Preparing for an Interview
为面试做准备／面试准备事项
This morning Sam got a message from a company based in Japan.
今天早上，山姆收到了来自日本一家公司的信息。
It's a medical supply company that wants to expand its business in China.
这是一家医疗用品公司，希望扩大在中国的业务。
They have a small office in Hong Kong and will be conducting interviews next week.
他们在香港有一个小办公室，下周将进行面试。
Sam is interested in learning more about the company, so he replied to their message and set up an interview.
山姆有兴趣进一步了解这家公司，所以他回复了他们的信息并安排了一次面试。
Even if it doesn't work out, it will be a learning experience for him.
即使不成功，对他来说也是一次学习的经历。
What kind of company has contacted him? It's a medical supply company.
是什么（种类的）公司联系他的?这是一家医疗用品公司。
In planning for the interview, Sam has made some notes about what to do at an interview.
在为面试做准备时，山姆做了一些关于面试内容的笔记。
First, he needs to be well prepared.
首先，他需要做好充分的准备。
He needs to know as much as he can about the company, including its history.
他需要尽可能多地了解这家公司，包括它的历史。
He also needs to know how to present himself, including his appearance and body language.
他还需要知道如何表现自己，包括他的外表和肢体语言
It has been years since he was last interviewed, so he needs to be prepared to answer some questions about himself.
他已经好几年没有接受采访了，所以他需要准备好回答一些关于他自己的问题。
For example, he needs to be able to explain what's on his resume, including his strengths and skills.
例如，他需要能够解释他简历上的内容，包括他的强项和技能。
What has Sam done to prepare for the interview? He has made some notes.
山姆为面试做了哪些准备?他做了一些笔记。
what the effect his appearance？he needs to dress appropriately
他的外表有什么影响?他需要穿着得体
In any interview situation, it's important to look right and behave appropriately.
在任何面试场合，得体的举止都是很重要的。
He doesn't want to give a bad first impression.
他不想给人留下不好的第一印象。
For example, he should be careful not to talk too much.
例如，他应该小心不要说太多。
That means he should stay focused and keep his comments short.
这意味着他应该集中精力，保持简短的评论。
Throughout the interview he should observe their facial expressions and make eye contact.
在整个面试过程中，他应该观察他们的面部表情并进行眼神交流。
It's going to be important to listen carefully to what they say, and keep things as relaxed as possible.
仔细听他们说什么，尽可能让事情放松下来，这是很重要的。
What can give a bad first impression? Talking too much.
什么能给人留下不好的第一印象?说的太多了。
During the interview he should observe their expressions and body language.
在面试中，他应该观察他们的表情和肢体语言。
He needs to remind himself that he is also interviewing them.
他需要提醒自己，他也在面试他们。
He may find that their company isn't right for him.
他可能会发现他们的公司不适合他。
Therefore, he should be ready to ask them questions, especially about their expectations.
因此，他应该准备好问他们问题，特别是关于他们的期望。
In an interview like this, both sides have the same concern.
在这样的面试中，双方都有同样的顾虑。
They don't want to make the wrong choice.
他们不想做出错误的选择。
why might he find that their company isn't right for him？The job may not meet his expectations.
为什么他会发现他们的公司不适合他？这份工作可能达不到他的期望。
What are both sides concern with? making the right choice
双方都关心什么?做出正确的选择
Even if they want to hire him, the job may not be what he is looking for.
即使他们想雇用他，那份工作也可能不是他想要的。