How to Succeed in a Job Interview

　　1.面试在求职过程中的作用

　　2.取得面试成功的因素：仪表、举止谈吐、能力、专业知识、自信、实事求是……

　　Nowadays, in an ever tighter job market, great importance has been attached to an interview by both the employer and the applicant¹. The interview, so to speak, has become indispensable for getting a satisfactory job. On the one hand, the interviewer can take advantage of the occasion to learn about the candidates, such as their work experiences, education and their personalities², so as to pick out the right candidates for the company. One the other hand, the interviewee can make use of the opportunity to get to know the job he is going to take up, the credibility of the firm to which he has applied³, and the working conditions as well.

　　Essential as it is, the job interview is far from fearful. Well begun, half done. Excellent performance in it will enable the would-be employee secure the job. But how can one succeed in it?

　　First of all, the interviewee has to pay attention to his or her appearance. Though we can never judge a person by his appearance, the first impression is always where we start. Secondly⁴, good manners are equally important. The interviewee has to be neither too proud nor too timid. Just be courteous⁵. Thirdly, the interviewee must demonstrate his aptitude⁶ and skills for the job and knowledge about the job-related areas; he must express himself clearly and confidently. Last but not the least, the interviewee ought to be honest about his or her personal as well as academic background, for honesty is the best policy.

　　To sum up, the job interview is indeed important. There is no need to be nervous, however, if the interviewee has made full preparations for it and given a fairly confident and honest performance, his or her success can be ensured.