Question

Job interviews never seem easy. To get a job, you may have more interviews than you can count. To succeed in an interview, you should pay attention to the following common mistakes.

Lack of proper preparation. Failure to gather information on the company and the job before the interview makes a very poor impression on interviewers; it suggests that you really are not that interested in the position.

Inappropriate personal appearance. Consider the nature of the position and dress accordingly. When in doubt, dress somewhat more formally than you think would be expected for the job. Be conservative (保守的)and pay attention to details, such as shiny shoes, neat hair, etc. First impressions are very important.

Poor non­verbal communication. In addition to what you are saying, your non­verbal behavior is very important in an interview. Are you making eye contact? Are you listening attentively when the interviewer is speaking? Are you giving a firm handshake when greeted by the interviewer(s)? Are you nervous during the interview? Practice with a friend or in front of a mirror to assess these factors.

Poor attitude. Self­centered behavior (i.e. a “what's in it for me” attitude) is very poorly received by interviewers. Ask yourself what you can contribute to the company? What skills and experience would you bring to the job?

Failure to ask questions. Employers will assess your interest in the company and the position by the types of questions you ask. Proper research prior to the interview will help ensure that the questions you ask are intelligent ones.

Being disorganized. Make sure you arrive at the interview a few minutes early so that you have time to get calm and check your appearance. Arriving late is simply unacceptable, so plan for the unexpected. Always bring an extra copy of your resume (简历) and references to an interview.

Over or under­answering questions. For most interview questions a “Yes” or “No” answer is not appropriate. Provide more details for an employer and cite (引用) examples from personal experience wherever possible. Do not, however, talk endlessly and feel that you have to keep speaking if there's a silence. When you have said what you want to say, stop talking. If you do not understand a question, seek clear explanation before responding.

Failure to send a thank­you note or card following the interview. Take the time to send a thank­you card，which can make an important impact on an employer. Not only does it show your sincere interest in the position, but it also helps make you different from other interview candidates.

Common mistakes in interviews              What you should do for a(n)_ 1._interview.

__2.__preparations              __3._enough information on the company and the job.

Inappropriate personal appearance              Dress __4._to the nature of the position.

Poor non­verbal communication              Non­verbal communication, such as making eye contact, listening attentively, shaking hands __5.__，etc is very important.

Poor attitude              _6._on yourself will make a very bad impression on interviewers. Think about what you can do for the company instead.

Failure to ask questions              Do proper research before the interview, which helps make _7.__you won't ask stupid questions.

Being disorganized              Arrive a few minutes early to plan for the unexpected and bring an extracopy of your resume and references to an interview.

Over or under­answering questions              When answering questions, provide more details or cite examples when needed, instead of talking without __8.__.

Failure to express your _9._              Do remember to send a thank­you card which shows your interest in the position and your __10.__.

Answer

1.successful

2.Improper/Inappropriate/Poor/Bad

3.Collect/Gather

4.according

5.firmly

6.Centering/Focusing

7.sure

8.difference

9.thanks

10.end

【解析】本文介绍了求职过程中尽量避免常见的错误，以及需要注意的若干事项。

1.由首段的To succeed in an interview可知答案。

答案 successful

2.由Lack of proper preparation.可知答案。

答案 Improper/Inappropriate/Poor/Bad

3.由第二段的Failure to gather information on the company and the job可知答案。

答案 Collect/Gather

4.由第三段的Consider the nature of the position and dress accordingly.可知答案。

答案 according

5. 由Are you giving a firm handshake when greeted by the interviewer(s)．可知答案。

答案 firmly

6.由Self­centered behavior...可知答案。

答案 Centering/Focusing

7. 由Proper research prior to the interview will help ensure that the questions you ask are intelligent ones.可知答案。

答案 sure

8.由Do not, however, talk endlessly and...可知答案。

答案 end

9.由Failure to send a thank­you note or card following the interview可知答案。

答案 thanks

10. 由末段的but it also helps make you different from other interview candidates.可知答案。

答案 difference