Just before you go to the interview, look again at the original advertisement that you answered, any correspondence from your prospective employer, photocopies of your letter of application or application form and your resume.

　　Then you will remember what you said and what they want. This is very important if you have applied for many jobs in a short time as it is easy to become confused and give an impression of inefficiency.

　　Make sure you know where and when you have to report for the interview. Go to the building (but not inside the office) a day or two before, if necessary, to find out how long the journey takes and where exactly the place is.

　　Aim to arrive five or ten minutes early for the actual interview, then you will have a little time in hand and you will not panic if you are delayed. You start at a disadvantage if you arrive worried and ten minutes late.

　　Dress in clean, neat, conservative clothes. Now is NOT the time to experiment with the punk look or (girls) to wear low-cut dresses with miniskirts. Make sure that your shoes, hands and hair (and teeth) are clean and neat.

　　Have the letter inviting you for an interview ready to show in case there is any difficulty in communication.

　　You may find yourself facing one interviewer or a panel. The latter is far more intimidating, but do not let it worry you too much.

　　The interviewer will probably have a table in front of him/her. Do not put your things or arms on it.

　　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.

　　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.

　　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.

　　Speak politely and naturally even if you are feeling shy. Think before you answer any questions.

　　If you cannot understand, ask: "Would you mind rephrasing the question, please?" The question will then be repeated in different words.

　　If you are not definitely accepted or turned down on the spot, ask: "When may I expect to hear the results of this interview?"

　　If you do receive a letter offering you the job, you must reply by letter (keep a photocopy) as soon as possible.

　　Good luck!

　　面試成功的決竅

　　我們今天的話題是面試。

　　這里送你一句話：有備而往，信心當強。相信這句話會讓你受益匪淺。

　　首先要做好面試之外的工作。

　　盡可能地了解你所申請的工作和希望為之工作的機構的情況。

　　我所采訪的許多雇主對應聘人做了相同的批評："他們對這項工作的日常事務會帶來什么一無所知。他們對'拓展公司的前景'、'進行社會服務'只有模模糊 糊的認識，但從不下工夫對他們要做的實際工作作深入的了解。"