如何用英文進(jìn)行電話面試

Employers use telephone interviews as a way of identifying and recruiting candidates for employment. Phone interviews are often used to screen candidates in order to narrow the pool of applicants who will be invited for in-person interviews. They are also used as way to minimize the expenses involved in interviewing out-of-town candidates.

雇主們將電話面試作為一種鑒別和招聘員工的方式。電話面試往往用于篩選應(yīng)聘者從而縮減當(dāng)面面試的人數(shù)。電話面試還可以幫助將外地應(yīng)聘者的找工成本降到最低。

While you’re actively job searching, it’s important to be prepared for a phone interview on a moment’s notice. You never know when a recruiter or a networking contact might call and ask if you have a few minutes to talk.

當(dāng)你主動(dòng)求職時(shí)，重要的一點(diǎn)是做好電話面試的準(zhǔn)備。你不知道雇主或聯(lián)系人會(huì)在什么時(shí)候打電話要求進(jìn)行幾分鐘的談話。

Be Prepared to Interview 做好面試準(zhǔn)備

Prepare for a phone interview just as you would for a regular interview. Compile a list of your strengths and weaknesses, as well as a list of answers to typical interview questions. In addition, plan on being prepared for a phone conversation about your background and skills.

如同準(zhǔn)備常規(guī)面試一樣準(zhǔn)備電話面試。準(zhǔn)備一張表，列出你的長(zhǎng)處和弱點(diǎn)，以及一些典型面試問題的答案。此外，準(zhǔn)備在電話中談?wù)撃愕谋尘昂图寄堋?/p>

Keep your resume in clear view, on the top of your desk, or tape it to the wall near the phone, so it’s at your fingertips when you need to answer questions.

將簡(jiǎn)歷放在容易找到的地方，比如桌上或?qū)⑺N在電話邊的墻上，這樣當(dāng)你在回答問題時(shí)，簡(jiǎn)歷就近在咫尺。

Have a short list of your accomplishments available to review.

回顧一下自己的成績(jī)

Have a pen and paper handy for note taking.

準(zhǔn)備好筆和紙做筆記

Turn call-waiting off so your call isn’t interrupted.

將呼叫等待關(guān)閉，這樣通話就不會(huì)被打斷

If the time isn’t convenient, ask if you could talk at another time and suggest some alternatives.

如果時(shí)間不方便，問問是否能擇時(shí)再通話或者建議其它選擇

Clear the room - evict the kids and the pets. Turn off the stereo and the TV. Close the door.

“清理”房間——將孩子和寵物“趕”出去。關(guān)掉電視、立體聲。關(guān)上門

Unless you’re sure your cell phone service is going to be perfect, consider using a landline rather than your cell phone to avoid a dropped call or static on the line.

除非能確定手機(jī)服務(wù)通暢，否則就考慮用固定電話，以免出現(xiàn)通話中斷或雜音。