Business English - Dressing for Success at an Interview

商务英语－面试成功的着装

Michael: Hi, Billy. You're a little tardy to work this morning.

Billy: I know. I rushed here straight from a job interview.

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Billy: Dressing for Success!

Michael: First impressions are very important, especially at a job interview.

Billy: You have hit the nail on the head, Michael.

Michael: So, did you get the job?

Billy: I don't know yet. They said that they would call me back later this week.

Michael: If they make the decision based on your fashion sense, I am sure they will give the job to you.

迈克尔：嗨，比利。今天上午你来上班有点晚了。
比利：我知道。我从一个工作面试那里直接匆忙赶来。
迈克尔：这就是为什么今天你穿上了最好的衣服的原因？
比利：为了成功而着装！
迈克尔：第一印象很重要，尤其在工作面试的时候。
比利：说到点子上了，迈克尔。
迈克尔：那么，你得到那份工作了吗？
比利：我还不知道。他们说本周晚些时候会给我打电话。
迈克尔：如果他们根据你的时尚感觉来做决定的话，我肯定他们会把工作给你的。

 NEW WORDS 新单词

1) Tardy: late, not on time
迟到：晚的，不准时
Being on time to an appointment or work is polite; being tardy is bad manners.
准时赴约或上班是有礼貌的；迟到是不礼貌的做法。

2) Sunday best: your best outfit, a nice suit
最好的衣服：你最好的装备，一套好的衣服
People used to have a special set of good clothes just to go to church on Sunday.
以前人们专门有一套好衣裳，只在礼拜天的时候穿去教堂。

3) First impressions: what people think of each other the first time they meet
第一印象：第一次见面的时候人们对彼此的看法
If you don't make a good first impression on somebody, it can be difficult for them to change their mind about you in the future!
如果你给某人的第一印象不好，以后想让他们改变对你的看法很难！

LESSON 课文

"You don't get a second chance to make a first impression." This is an old saying that means that how people perceive you the first time you meet is very important. Maybe it is wrong to make a quick judgment about a person as soon as you meet them, but we live in a fast-paced world where people make quick decisions all the time.

“你没有第二次机会去制造第一印象。”这是一句老谚语，指的是初次相见人们对你的感觉非常重要。也许当你一见到某人就迅速对他们做出判断是错误的，不过我们生活在一个快节奏的世界里，人们自始至终都在快速地作出决定。

It is especially important to make a good first impression at a job interview. The person making the hiring decision may interview hundreds of people and it is your responsibility to make sure that they remember you (for good reasons!).

在工作面试的时候留下一个美好的第一印象特别重要。做出雇用决定的那个人也许需要面试成百上千人，让他们记住你是你的责任（记住你好的方面！）。

If you have time before the job interview, visit the company and try to see how other staff dress. If it is a casual office, it might be a good idea to leave your three-piece suit at home and wear some fashionable pants instead. But don't wear jeans to an interview if the office dress code is very conservative.

如果在工作面试之前你有时间，就去拜访公司，并去看看其他的员工是怎么穿着的。如果那是一个随便的办公室，你最好把你的三件套留在家里，穿上一些时髦的裤子。但是如果办公室的衣着符码很保守，就不要穿牛仔裤去面试。

Think about these fashion tips for job interviews:

要面试的时候想想以下时尚指南：

WOMEN

Wear a solid color conservative dress or suit.
Avoid open toe, sling back or stiletto shoes.
Be conservative in your jewelry. Avoid big earrings, and things that jingle.
Wear nude or tan hose. Avoid patterns and bright colors.
Hair should be kept neatly combed, not hanging in the face.
Keep make-up light and natural.
Do not over perfume.

女士

穿纯色保守的裙子或套装。
不要穿露脚趾、后脚跟有带子或带有小孔的鞋子。
首饰要保守。避免佩带大耳环或者发出叮当响的东西。
穿无色或棕褐色的长筒袜。避免图案与明亮的色彩。
头发要保持梳理整洁，不要垂到脸上。
化妆要淡、自然。
不要用过多的香水。

MEN

Wear a suit (navy, gray or charcoal) with a white shirt neatly pressed.
Keep ties conservative (no Mickey Mouse patterns or ties with flashing lights!).
Wear dark, long socks that match the suit.
Wear black leather shoes (wingtips or loafers) that are polished. No boots.
Minimal jewelry - watch, wedding ring and school rings are acceptable.
Get a conservative haircut - collar length, above the ears, neatly combed.
Be either clean-shaven or have neatly trimmed facial hair.

男士

穿套装（海军蓝、灰色或木炭色）和一件白色的衬衫，衬衫要熨平、整洁。
领带要保守（不要带有米老鼠图案或发光的领带！）。
穿与套装相匹配的黑色长口短袜。
穿黑色皮鞋（尖头或平底），皮鞋要擦亮。不要穿靴子。
首饰要最小限度－手表、结婚戒指或者学校戒指是可以接受的。
理一个保守的发型－领子长度、耳朵之上，梳理整洁。
要么把脸刮干净，要么把面部胡须修理整齐。

And as always, remember to:
. have a firm handshake, but do not over do it (breaking the interviewer's hand is not a good way to start)
. maintain eye contact at all times
. and always wear a smile!

而且和往常一样，记住：
* 握手要有力，但是不要过度（弄断面试人的手可是好的开始方式）
* 自始至终要保持目光接触
* 并且一直面带微笑！

First impressions count! Make the most of the first four or five seconds whenever you meet someone to really make a strong, positive lasting impression.

第一印象很重要！无论任何时候你和某人相见时尽量用第四或第五秒来给对方留下一个牢固、正面持久的印象。

Dialogue - 对话

Jeff: Where have you been for the last hour, Joan?

Joan: I was helping to interview someone.

Jeff: Are you applying for a new job?

Joan: No! I was the person asking the questions.

Jeff: That's sounds like fun. Did you offer the person the job?

Joan: Not yet. We will have two or three rounds of interviews to make sure we get the best person for the job.

Jeff: Did they make a good first impression?

Joan: We wouldn't be asking them back for a second interview if they hadn't!

杰夫：上个小时你去哪了，琼？
琼：我帮助面试某人。
杰夫：你在申请新工作吗？
琼：不是！我是问问题的那个人。
杰夫：听起来有意思。你把工作给那个人了吗？
琼：还没有。我们还有两到三轮的面试，以确保我们招到最适合那份工作的人。
杰夫：他们留下的第一印象好吗？
琼：如果不好我们不会要他们回来进行第二轮面试！