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第1章 求职面试 Ⅰ Initial tips for job interview preparation Tips for job interview preparation from the time you receive the phone call inviting you to the first interview until you attend an interview. What to Say in a Job Interview 1. The art of listening One of the first skills of a conversation, let alone an interview, is the art of listening. There is a major difference between hearing and listening. We hear music, an action in which we may miss some lyrics or some part of the music, but we hear what is important to us and what we should pay attention to. During an interview, one should remind oneself to hear, understand and keep in mind what the interviewer is saying. 2. When to speak Also, during an interview, one should keep in mind when to speak and when not to. People who speak when not required stand a high risk of being branded a talkative person, or a person who does not think properly before he or she speaks out. Therefore, take the time to keep silent and listen to what the interviewers have to say. This is doubly important when you are facing more than one interviewer. 3. The information you provide During an interview, how much information you give out is as important as how much information you retain.? Also, try to remain as calm and confident as possible. Make sure that you do not fidget while answering any of the questions. Fidgeting will only make the interviewer think that you are bluffing the interview.? Concentration and focus are quite important in a job interview. 4. Provide Facts Make sure that you have a short fact to share about whatever you tell the interviewer. This will only add to your resume later. However, the fact should not be too long and boring. Remember, the interview is of a very short time span.? Give such facts only if the interviewer asks you about it. 5. Relevancy Additionally, make sure that your job interview focuses on relevancy. You should share any information relevant to your career, or the job profile in general, or ev