Tips for the First Interview 第一次面试的技巧（2）

     Organize your thoughts into a systematic review of information you need to answer these questions. Don't hesitate to write your questions down, and bring the list with you to the interview. You may wish to gather information about practive philosophy, a typical working day and opportunities for practice growth. You may wish to learn about your expected role in the practice, and what will be done by the practice to help make you successful. Getting an idea of relelvtive information, including staff, turnover, and length of employment can reveal much about the workplace atmosphere. If you are a woman joinging a male-dominated practice, talk with the other women employees. If there are none, find out if other women have left the practice: track them down and speak to them about their experience.
     回答问题时，把想法理顺成系统的答案。别犹豫，把你的问题写下来，带着问题去参加面试。面试时，你可能想对单位的做事方法，工作时间和升职机会有更多的了解，你可能想知道自己将在单位里担任什么职务，或者是单位能给你带来怎样的成就。你还可以了解一下相关情况，包括主要员工，营业额和工作时间，诸如此类反映许多工作环境的信息。如果你是女性，应聘的这家单位里主要是男职员，就找些女职员聊天。如果一个女职员也没有，就找到那些曾在这里工作过的女职员，向他们讨教经验。

     At the beginning of the interview, greet the interviewer with a firm handshake, maintain eye contact, and use the interviewer's name early and frequently. Memorize the names of the other associates and staff you have met or communicated with, and use their names during the conversation. Maintain your focus. When asked a question, despite the fact you have previously thought out answers to common questions, answer what is asked without digressin into areas unrelated to the question. Concentrate on making your points concisely and coherently.
     面试开始，要先和面试官握手向其问好，面试过程中要保持目光接触，尽早或不时地提到面试官的名字。记住和你接触过的职员的名字，并在对话中经常提前他们。面试时要集中注意力。即使被问到的问题你已有所准备，也要认真回答，不能跑题。集中注意力使你的回答更准确，更连贯。

      By the end of the day, make sure you have met all members of the practice. If you have not, insist, politely but firmly, that you need to meet with the remaining members at some time in the near future. Over the lifetime of your career, you will see more of the practice group than your own family, so it's best to know all of the members as well as possible before you make any decisions about joining. Before you leave, establish a clear understanding of expectations. Will you contact them if you remain interested, or will they contact you? What more information do they need from you, or you need from them? How and when will this information be forthcoming?
      面试后你应该见见单位里的其他职员。如果没有见到，应有礼貌，且态度坚决地请求在以后的某个时候自己能和他们见面。在你的职场生涯里，你在单位待的时间会比你和家人在一起的时间还要多。所以在共事前，你要先认识认识他们，尽可能了解他们。在你面试结束离开之前，应提出明确的期望。如果你对这份工作仍然很感兴趣，你会联系他们或单位里还会继续和你联系吗？他们还想了解你的什么情况？对于这个单位你还想知道些什么？面试结果什么时候下来？结果会怎样？

      Finally, the first interview should include some information about the surrounding area. Many practices can provide you with information about housing costs, school systems, cultural activities, and entertainment. A short tour of the area can be included, if you ask. If you are invited back for a second interview, ask that your spouse or significant other be invited. Most practices will support this additional expense.
     最后，在第一次面试时应了解一下单位的周边环境。许多单位都能向你提供住房补贴，学习，文化活动和娱乐等方面信息，如果你要求，还可以四处逛逛。如果他们通知你参加第二次面试，问问对方是否可以带自己的配偶等重要亲戚朋友来一起参观。大多数单位都会支付这一额外的费用。