新视野英语教程.pptVIP

Book Two Unit Ten ;新视野英语教程 Section A : Text Reading; 2. I was shocked when I learned that a person must treat looking for a job like job itself. If you invest the same amount of energy into your job hunt as you would into your work, you will find a job much sooner. 3. However, this rule does not apply to the person who already has a job– don’t leave it yet! It is much easier to go from one job to another than to quit and start from ground zero.; 4. One way to look for a job without risking your current position is to join a professional society in your field of interest – and play an active role in it. This will help you to get to know people, like top managers in companies you would like to work for, that you would not otherwise meet. 5. Another big challenge is the interview – it is critical. ; 6. Psychologists have studied job interviews and found that they consist of two main parts. If you foul up the first part, your chances of getting the job will be extremely slim, no matter how well you handle the second part. 7a. I call the first part the “30-Second Road Block”, because research has shown that most employers judge their candidates’ suitability in the first 30 seconds. This 30-second decision is based on what psychologists call the “Halo Effect”, which refers to a person’s first impression of you.; 7b. Unfortunately, first impressions are not always good impression. At its best, though, the Halo Effect can make people think we are better than we are. 8. Upon entry to the interview, remember to compose yourself, smile, use a firm handshake, and look the interviewer in the eye. Do this, and you’ll clear the 30-Second Road Block with flying colors. 9a. In addition, be prepared to answer the following three questions that almost every interviewer asks. It is wise to think about; 9b. your answers a couple of days in advance; the person who decides just to wing it will never make as favorable an impression as someone who is prepared. 1