Fay asks Jerry for advice on how to succeed at a job interview in English
费伊向杰里询问如何在面试中取得成功的建议。
Fay: Hi Jerry.
费伊:嗨,杰里。
I’m thinking of applying for a job with a multinational company, but I’m worried about having an interview in English.
我在考虑申请一家跨国公司的工作，但我担心会有英语面试。
Can you give me any good tips?
你能给我一些好的建议吗？
Jerry: Hmmm.
杰瑞:嗯。
That’s a tough one.
这个有点难。
I guess the first thing is to try to make a good impression.
我想第一件事就是要给人留下好印象。
We often say, "you never get a second chance to make a first impression".
我们经常说，“你永远不会有第二次机会来给别人留下第一印象”。
You really need to get off to a good start.
你真的需要有一个好的开始。
Fay: That sounds like good advice.
费伊：这听起来是个不错的建议。
Maybe I could sing and dance for them, ha ha ha!
也许我可以为他们唱歌跳舞，哈哈！
Then they’d really be impressed!
那他们一定会被打动的！
But seriously, how do I make a good first impression?
但说真的，我怎样才能给人留下良好的第一印象呢？
Jerry: To begin with, you should firmly shake the interviewer’s hand while greeting him or her with a smile.
杰里：首先，你应该坚定地和面试官握手，并微笑着问候他或她。
Be sure to keep eye contact, especially when listening to the interviewer.
一定要保持眼神交流，尤其是在听面试官的时候。
Fay: Ah, "body language" is really important, isn’t it?
费伊：啊，“肢体语言”真的很重要，是吗？
Jerry: Yes, it is.
杰瑞:是的。
The second thing is to have confidence.
第二件事是要有信心。
You get confidence from being prepared.
你从准备中获得自信。
You should learn a little bit about the company before the interview.
在面试前你应该了解一下公司的情况。
Find out what they do, how long they’ve been in business, what their business motto is, that kind of thing.
找出他们做了什么，他们在商业上多久了，他们的商业信条是什么，诸如此类的事情。
You should also anticipate possible questions, and think about how you will answer.
你也应该预料到可能的问题，并思考你将如何回答。
Fay: Should I memorize my answers beforehand?
费伊：我应该事先记住我的答案吗？
Jerry: No!
杰瑞:不!
Definitely not!
当然不行!
That sounds very mechanical.
这听起来很机械。
You should be natural when you speak.
当你说话的时候，你应该是自然的。
Just think about how you want to answer, and choose the right words at the time of the interview.
想想你想要回答的问题，在面试的时候选择正确的词语。
That way, you can use the interviewer’s own words in your answer, which shows you’ve been listening.
这样，你就可以在回答中使用面试官说过的语言，这表明你一直在倾听。
Then you’re sure to make a good impression.
那你一定会给人留下好印象的。
Fay: I never thought about that before.
费伊：我以前从没想过这个问题。
You’re really smart, Jerry!
你真的聪明,杰瑞!
But what should I do if I can’t remember an English word when I’m answering a question?
但是，如果我在回答一个问题时不记得一个英语单词，我该怎么做呢？
Jerry: In that case, you have to paraphrase.
杰瑞：在这种情况下，你必须改述。
In other words, you have to explain what you want to say.
换句话说，你必须解释你想说什么。
For example, if you forget the word "manufacturing", you can say "making a product" instead.
例如，如果你忘记了“制造”这个词，你可以说“制造产品”。
Or instead of "statistics" you could say "using many big numbers to describe something".
或者不是“统计”，你可以说“用很多大数字来描述某件事”。
Fay: That’s very helpful, Jerry.
费伊：那很有帮助，杰瑞。
Thanks so much.
非常感谢。
Ah, one more thing.
啊,还有一件事。
Should I ask about the salary during the interview?
面试时我应该问薪水的问题吗？
Jerry: No, either let them bring up the topic of money, or else wait for a second interview.
杰瑞：不，要么让他们提起钱的话题，要么等第二次面试。
If you prepare well, make a good first impression, have confidence, and use English naturally, you’re almost certain to be interviewed again.
如果你准备得很好，给人留下良好的第一印象，有信心，并且自然地使用英语，你几乎肯定会再次接受面试。
Good luck!
好运！