1-1. Interview Guide

1-1. Interview Guide

 

Richard: This is our last session, so we’re focusing on howto handle an interview.

 

Tony: That’s good! I’m very nervous about that.

 

R: First everyone gets nervous. Even the person interviewingyou gets nervous when going job hunting.

 

T: You mean it’s human? That’s a relief!

 

R: Second, dress according to the industry standard for theposition.

 

T: When I visit my friend who works at Dell, I notice thatthe men wear short sleeve (/sli:ve/, 袖套，袖子) shirts with no tie, andslacks (/slæk/, 宽松裤(的)). The women wear either askirt and top, or slacks and blouse. It seems very casual.

 

R:For the interview, wear more formal clothes. Match the colors carefully. Thisshows you take care of the details and care about your appearance.

 

T: Iget it…maybe a colorful scarf (/skɑrf/, 围巾) or tie but otherwise quiet,navy or black.

 

R:Third, ask a friend to go over this list of questions with you and prepare theanswers.

 

T:Let me read it. “Why did you choose IT for a career?” “How long do you thinkyou’ll stay in one job before wanting a promotion or a change?” “How well doyou get along with others?” “Do you prefer taking or giving direction?”. Wow,good questions.

 

R:You answers help the interviewer focus on your personality and abilities.

 

T: Ihave to answer honestly, or my probation (试用/缓刑期) won’t go well.

 

R:Finally, after the interview, send an email to the person thanking him or herfor their time.

 

T:You make it sounds so easy.

 

R:The more practice you get, the more you will realize that while the person isinterviewing you, you’re also interviewing the company.

 

T:That’s right, I have a choice too.