一旦你見到了有權利決定是否雇用你的人，讓他對你有個好印象非常重要。So, the first thing to do is to concentrate on making a good first impression. During the first 15 seconds of an interview, an employer will perceive you in two ways, one visual and the other tactile. You guessed it: Your appearance and your handshake go a long way toward making a good impression.

To make the right first impression and sell yourself in an interview, you must prepare, start at the beginning, and never skip steps. Let's begin, using the job interview as an example.

第一件事就是要了解你要求職的這家公司。Begin researching a company when you begin requesting interviews.

Use a company's Web site, information from network contacts, or a library to get to know your interviewer. Understand what that company does, and try to get to know its culture, or personality. Any information, however trivial, may be used to your advantage during the interview.

著裝一定要得體。Your "interview suit" should be appropriate for the company and industry, and you should prepare to dress to sell well in advance of your interviews. If you aren't sure how "dressy" or how "casual" would be acceptable, go to the company and observe the employees, or simply just ask. It's perfectly acceptable for you to ask the person who arranges your interview about dress codes. It shows that you want to make the right impression. Remember that less is best with makeup, jewelry, and cologne, and the interview is not the place to make fashion statements. You don't have to spend a fortune on suitable interview outfits, but you should plan ahead and get comfortable with your new clothes before the interview.

一個小記事本可以幫你大忙。Keep accurate records. Record the date and time of each interview and take your calendar to your interviews, along with a few extra copies of your resume, copies of your references, a note pad, and a pen that works. As soon as your interview is over, record when you intend to follow up, or the date of a second interview.

一定要對面試的時間、地點有清楚的了解，要提前弄清楚怎樣到達目的地。A dry run (排練，此處意為探路) before the interview is a good idea. Arrive ten minutes early. Never be barely on time for an interview. Walk into the office ten minutes early. You will probably have to complete an employment application, so allow time. Good first impressions don't start by being late.

不要表現出坐立不安和忙亂。If asked to wait for your interviewer, do so patiently. Don't chew gum, smoke, or accept a soft drink or coffee. Sit quietly and mentally rehearse your interview agenda.

提前周密的準備可以讓你更加從容的應對面試的過程，然而要建立良好的第一印象，還要注意面試時候的表情和舉止，我們下次再來關注一下面試時應注意的事項。

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（改編自：國際在線 英語點津 Annabel 編輯）