Interview (5)
John: I really think if I can get my foot in the door at this company it will do wonders for my career. Do you think you can help me polish my interview style?
我想只要我能进入这家公司，就会给我的事业带来奇迹。你能帮我润色一下简历吗？
Mary: Sure. Doing your homework and preparing for an interview really pays off.
当然可以。在家做好面试准备工作是值得的。
John: I’ve researched the company and think I’m perfect for the job but I’m not sure how to get it across to them.
我已经调查过这家公司，我很适合这份工作，可不知道怎么才能得到他的赏识。
Mary: Well first you have to have more confidence. Employers look for people who are interested, enthusiastic and sure of themselves.
首先，你必须更自信。雇主招的是对工作有兴趣，工作热情和自信的人。
John: I know I have what it takes but I’m worried that my work experience won’t be sufficient. Should I inflate my experience?
我知道该怎么做，但是我担心我的工作经验不够。我应该夸大工作经验吗？
Mary: No, you should always be upfront and honest about your weaknesses. However by focusing on your strong points and maintaining a positive attitude about your abilities, you can take the attention off your lack of experience. Employers are always impressed by go-getters.
不用，对你的劣势，你必须诚实坦白。不过你可以强调你的强项，对个人能力保持积极态度，雇主就不会注意你工作经验的不足。雇主总是对负有进取心的人印象深刻。
本集英语单词：
do wonders创造奇迹
Polish润色
pay off值得，有回报
Enthusiastic热情的
Sufficient充分的，足够的
Upfront夸大，夸口
Upfront诚实的，不隐瞒的
go-getter非常积极能干的人
