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本文全文摘选自English Salon-1995-Janaury，适合改编为高考“阅读理解C篇或七选五”，可供高中英语学习交流使用。

One of themost important components of successful job hunting is the job interview.There are thousands ofpeople entering newcareers and searching for job placement. In orderto give yourself an edge over others applying for the job you want, it is importantto create a solid impression during the job interview.

Because what you say during an inter- view is so important, there are two rules to remember. One is to present yourself in a favourable way andstress yourareasof competence. However, don’t exaggerate; tell the truth.Second, listen carefully and get involved inwhat the interviewer is saying.Notice the interviewer’s interests and relate your comments to them.

The job interview is the time to‘sell’yourself by giving examples of experiencesyou’ve had related to the job and by revealing your goodpoints.It's a good idea to have handy job resumé or a list of school coursesthatprepared you for thejob. Don'texaggerate the truth. Be honest , butshow confidencein yourself and your ability to do the job.

If you are not certain what the job willrequireofyou，ask questionstosee whetheryoudo feel qualified. Do more listening than talking.Don't be afraid to ask for a second interview if you need time to gatherinformationthatwill be more useful in the second interview. Most interviewers will appreciate your questions and your ability to listen and respond.

Some people talk themselvesout ofa job by saying too much orbydigressing from the point. Although it's important to talkaboutyoursuccessfulexperiences,don't come on too strong and sound like a braggart.

Each ofus has sensitive areas, whichcould refer to your lack of an academic degree,a long period of unemployment,or lack of work experience if you are entering a newfield.Answersensitive questions briefly and positively. Ifyou believe that this area presents a real obstacle to a job offer, you couldbecommunicatingthis doubt to theinterviewer. Manytimes, however,aninterviewer will override these sensitive areas ifyouhave aconfident, positive attitude.

The job interview is an important part ofthe job search because the attitude and impression you project can make the inter- viewer feel“with you”or “against you”.Rememberthatyouhave thepowerto create a favourable impression.Interviewershave theintelligence to recognize genuine enthusiasm and interest.(419words)

求职成功的一个最重要的环节是面试。每年有成千上万的人进入新的工作领域，寻求自己的一席之地。为了使你在强手如林的求职竞争中略胜一筹，很关键的一点就是要在面试中给人留下良好的印象。

面试中你的言谈至关重要，因此需切记两点。其就是对自我的描述要力争留下好印象，强调自己的强项。不过，千万不要夸天其辞，而应实求是。其二，要认真倾听面试人的讲话，并积极应和。注意面试人的兴趣所在，并把自己的看法与之联系起来。

面试中应不失时机地“推销”自己；你可以列举自己与此工作相关的一些经验， 也可以充分展示自己的种种优点。如果手头准备好工作简历或在学校所学过的有助于你胜住新工作的课程一览表，无疑将助你一臂之力。不要夸大事实，诚实为贵，但应显示出对自己、对自己的工作能力的十足信心。

如果你不敢肯定新工作对你的要求，那就提些问题看看自己能否胜任。多听少说。如果你需要时间搜集更有用的信息来从容进行第二次面试，不妨鼓起勇气要求第二次面试。大多数面试人会欣赏你勇于提问和善于聆听和对答的能力。

有些人因滔滔不绝或离题太远而丢掉工作。谈论成功的经历固然重要，但千万别太咄咄逼人，一副吹牛的样子。

我们每人都有自己的敏感区，诸如缺乏专业学位，长时间待业，或是缺乏你即将进入的新领域的工作经验等。回答这些敏感的问题要简明扼要，要正面回答。如果你确信某个问题确实是获得新工作的障碍，不妨把你的疑虑告诉面试人。不过，大多数情况下，只要你充满自信、态度积极，面试人会避开这些敏感问题的。

面试是求职的一个关键部分，因为你所表现的态度和给人留下的印象会使面试人“接受你”或“否定你”。记住你完全有能力创造一个良好的形象。面试人会慧眼识别你的真挚热忱和兴趣所在。