外企HR高管提醒您的几点英语面试常识

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外企HR高管提醒您的几点英语面试常识

　　Do you put much thought into the strategy behind the font you use on your resume?
　　Do you think about the font you’re going to use before writing your resume? Do you put any consideration into which font would be the best choice for your career documents?
　　How about the size of the margins you use, whether to infuse color into the documents, or how to plan the layout of your resume?
　　If you don’t, you should—because the aesthetic elements of a resume matter more than you might think. They are the first impression the hiring manager has of you (much like what you wear to an interview and whether you show up early or late). Every element of your resume needs to have a strategy. If you’re an executive, then you wouldn’t use Comic Sans; but if you’re an edgy graphic designer trying to convey a certain image, you might.
　　My point is this: your resume’s visual elements are important too—not just the words you use. So be strategic in your choices. If you’re not sure which font, design, margins and colors are appropriate for your career level and job search goals, try doing some online research. Or if that isn’t your forte, then consider hiring a professional resume writer who works with you to personally assist in the development of a resume strategy that will get results.
　　Of course, a resume is much more than visual aesthetics and an appealing design. But it’s important to understand that the overall layout and design of your resume will be the hiring manager’s first impression. And as first impressions go—it had better be a good one!
　　All of these things make an enormous difference in how they perceive you right off the bat!
　　Turn down the drink! When arriving for an interview, or when the interviewer is walking you back to their office, it’s very common that someone might offer you a something to drink; a glass of water, coffee, or pop. It’s generally best to politely let them know you’re fine and don’t need it. Why? For multiple reasons…
　　They usually ask to be polite, but don’t particularly want to go to the trouble to get it for you.
You’re probably somewhat nervous already, and creating a situation that makes you need to go to the restroom during the interview won’t help.
Many people end up fidgeting with the cup or can to the point of distraction.
There’s always a possibility of spilling it, on you, on the floor, or on their desk. Don’t go there!
　　Be professional, yet natural! Often, people either sit too relaxed, or too stiff. Sliding down in your chair and crossing your legs with one knee over the other, may be appropriate, or it may seem lazy and overly casual. Depending on how far you slouch and the interviewers subjective opinion. Sitting straight as an arrow and crossing your legs with your ankle on your knee, may be appropriate, or it may seem like you are very nervous and uncomfortable. Sitting with your feet on the floor or one knee over the other, reasonably straight and slightly leaning forward can appear alert and engaged.
　　Practice in front of a mirror to find what works best for you, but how you sit makes a very distinct impression.
　　Be friendly! It’s not just your skills that matter, rather, they are looking for the complete “package”. In addition to evaluating whether you can do the job, they are deciding whether they would like spending 8 hours a day with you! If you’re too stern in your discussion with them, or exhibit a bad attitude, or complain about previous co-workers, managers, or companies, they are not likely to warm up to you when it comes to personal considerations. Without being overly gregarious or cracking jokes, discussing the job and your skills in a warm, comfortable, and upbeat manner will go a long way toward building a relationship.
　　Brevity is a virtue! While you definitely don’t want to give one-word answers to their questions, or answers that are so short they are always looking for more… you definitely don’t want to give answers that are far too long. Usually people do it because they aren’t sufficiently prepared for the questions being asked, so they ramble on until they think they’ve covered every aspect of it. Preparation by writing out answers to commonly asked questions and practicing them at home will help you give succinct and effective answers in the interview. Don’t try their patience by being too long-winded!
　　Have questions! It surprises me how often people near the end of an interview, and when they are asked if they have any questions, they say “No”! Not having any questions makes you appear uninterested, having a lack of curiosity, or not being too bright… or… all of the above! ALWAYS have questions prepared to ask the interviewer. Have several more questions prepared than you will be able to ask, so that if some of them were already discussed you’re not rehashing old ground. Always follow up with some questions.
　　Although most people “know” these points, they are still the most common issues in most interviews. Be sure the next time you have an interview scheduled, you think through, prepare, and plan your moves in advance.

外企HR高管提醒您的几点英语面试常识

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