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[听力原文] 1-5
M: Mrs Miller, you've been an HR officer for 7 years (1). What problems are most common to job candidates?
W: Many of the employers I interviewed made the same criticism of candidates. "They have no idea what the day-to-day work of the job brings about. " "They have vague notions of 'furthering a company's prospects' or of 'serving the community', but have never taken the trouble to find out actual tasks they will be required to do. "
M: So your suggestion is ... ?
W: Do not let this be said of you. It shows an unattractive indifference to your employer and to your job. Take the time to put yourself into the interviewer's place. He wants somebody who is hard-working with a pleasant personality and a real interest in the job. Anything that you find out about the prospective employer can be used to your advantage during the interview to show that you have bothered to master some facts about the people who you hope to work for.
M: I see. So are there any practical strategies our college graduates should follow?
W: Yes, many. First, write down and remember the questions you want to ask the interviewers so that you are not speechless when they invite your questions. Make sure that holidays and pay are not the first things you ask about (2). If all your questions have been answered during the interview, reply, "In fact, I did have several questions, but you have already answered them all. "
M: What if I don't understand the interviewer's remarks?
W: Do not be afraid to ask for clarification of something that has been said during the interview, but do be polite.
M: Polite, very important.
W: In order to be clear-minded all the time, just before you go to the interview, look again at the original advertisement that you answered, any correspondence from your prospective employer, photo-copies of your letter of application or application form and your resume (3). Then you will remember what you said and what they want. This is especially important if you have applied for many jobs in a short time as it is easy to become confused and give an impression of inefficiency.
M: Well, that confusion takes place frequently, you know, the tight schedule, the pressure of job-hunting. What else should be done to avoid inefficiency?
W: Make sure you know where and when you have to report for the interview. Go to the building (but not inside the office) a day or two before, if necessary, to find out how long the journey takes and where exactly the place is. Aim to arrive five or ten minutes early for the actual interview, then you will have a little time in hand and you will not panic if you are delayed. You start at a disadvantage if you arrive worried and ten minutes late.
M: Axe there any dressing codes too?
W: Yes, definitely. Dress in clean, neat, conservative clothes. Now is NOT the time to experiment with the punk look or girls to wear low-cut dresses with miniskirts (4). Make sure that your shoes, hands and hair and teeth are clean and neat.
M: OK, finally we are at the interview. You suddenly find yourself facing a panel instead of one interviewer. How intimidating...
W: Yes, but do not let it worry you too much. The following tips can help you not violate the 'rules'. The interviewer will probably have a table in front of him or her. Do not put your things or arms on it. If you have a bag or a case, put it on the floor beside your chair (5). Do not clutch it nervously or, worse still, drop it, spilling everything. Shake hands if the interviewer offers his hand first. There is little likelihood that a panel of five wants to go through the process of all shaking hands with you in turn. So do not be upset if no one offers.
M: Any, any techniques in hand shaking?
W: Yes, well, shake hands firmly (5)—a weak hand suggests a weak personality, and a crushing grip is obviously painful. Do not drop the hand as soon as yours has touched it as this will seem to show you do not like the other person.
M: Anything else?
W: Speak politely and naturally even if you are feeling shy (5). Think before you answer any questions. Last, if you are not definitely accepted or turned down on the spot, ask, "When may I expect to hear the results of this interview?" And if you do receive a letter offering you the job, you must reply by letter (keep a photocopy) as soon as possible.
M: Thank you, Mrs Miller. You've been very helpful
W: Good luck!
题目问Mrs Miller担任人力资源专员一职多久了。采访中主持人直接提到:“Mrs Miller, you've been an HR officer for 7 years”,即正确选项是B。