找工作的时候，面试常常比简历更重要。
When looking for a job, the interview is often more important than the resume.
很多人能力不错，却因为太紧张，面试的时候一句话也说不好。
Many people are quite capable, yet because they get too nervous, they can't get a single sentence out well in the interview.
其实，面试是有技巧的。
Actually, there are techniques to interviewing.
首先，去之前要了解这家公司，知道他们需要什么样的人。
First, before you go, learn about the company and find out what kind of person they need.
其次，回答问题的时候，不要只说“我很努力”，最好举一个真实的例子。
Second, when answering questions, don't just say "I work very hard" — it's best to give a real example.
另外，穿得干净一点儿，早到十分钟，这些小事都会给人好印象。
In addition, dress neatly and arrive ten minutes early — these small things all leave a good impression.
最后别忘了：面试不仅是公司在选你，而且是你在选公司。
Finally, don't forget: an interview is not only the company choosing you, but also you choosing the company.
放松一点儿，把面试当成一次聊天，你会做得更好。
Relax a little, treat the interview as a chat, and you will do even better.
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Key words 生词
面试miànshìinterview
技巧jìqiǎotechnique; skill
简历jiǎnlìresume
印象yìnxiàngimpression
真实zhēnshíreal; true
当成dàngchéngto treat as
Grammar note 语法点
首先……其次……另外……最后……
A set of connectors for listing points in order: 首先 (first), 其次 (second), 另外 (in addition), 最后 (finally). The text uses them to organize the interview tips.
首先要多听，其次要多说，另外还要多写。— First listen more, second speak more, and in addition write more.
不仅……而且……
"Not only A, but also B" joins two related points, the second often more important: 面试不仅是公司在选你，而且是你在选公司。
运动不仅对身体好，而且让人心情好。— Exercise is not only good for the body, but also lifts your mood.
Check yourself 小测验
1. According to the text, what is often more important than the resume?
2. When answering questions, what should you do instead of just saying "I work very hard"?
3. What does the author say an interview really is?