特别广播英语第 124 课：Secrets of Success at an Interview 面试成功的决窍-3

You may find yourself facing one interviewer or a panel. 面试时面前可能是一个雇主或是一个面试小组。

The latter is far more intimidating, but do not let it worry you too much. 几个人一同来考你的确比单独的一个人考试你叫人害怕，但也不过分担心。

The interviewer will probably have a table in front of him/her. Do not put your things or arms on it. 主考官可能在他的对面放一张桌子，但你可不要把东西或手臂放上去。

If you have a bag or a case, put it on the floor beside your chair. Do not clutch it nervously or, worse still, drop it, spilling everything. 如果你带有手提包或手提箱，就把它放到桌椅旁的地上，不要紧张得抓着不放，更糟糕的是把包或箱子摔在地上，让东西撒了一地。

Shake hands if the interviewer offers his hand first. There is little likelihood that a panel of five wants to go though the process of all shaking hands with you in turn. So you do not be upset if no one offers. 对方先伸出手可以和他握手。如果有五个考官一起面试你，一般不会逐个跟你握手，所以没人与你握手也不必感到不安。

Shake hands firmly - a weak hand suggests a weak personality, and a crushing grip is obviously painful. Do not drop the hand as soon as yours has touched it as this will seem to show you do not like the other person. 握手时要有力――没有力量的手让人感觉没有个性，但用力太猛让人感到疼痛；也不要一触到对方的手就马下放下，那样的话似乎让人感到你对对方没有好感。

Speak politely and naturally even if you are feeling shy. Think before you answer any questions. 就是自己感到不好意思，说话也要礼貌、自然。对任何问题都要先想后答。

If you cannot understand, ask: "Would you mind rephrasing the question, please?" The question will then be repeated in different words. 如果你听不懂对方的提问，就说："对不起，您刚才的问题能再说一遍吗？"一般对方会换一套说法把问题重复一遍。

If you are not definitely accepted or turned down on the spot, ask: "When may I expect to hear the results of this interview?" 如果对方当时既没有明确接受你，也没有回绝你，你可以问："请问我什么时候能知道面试的结果？"

If you do receive a letter offering you the job, you must reply by letter (keep a photocopy) as soon as possible. 如果你真的收到一封信，让你去工作，你应该赶快写封回信。

Good luck! 祝你好运！