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職場不再像學校有老師在旁指導，全都得自己來，要有所主張。

瞎投履歷絕不是個好法子，得善用策略性思考才行，本文精選十點，從面試前、面試過程到面試後的秘訣，健檢你的面試準備，讓你不再踩到地雷，面試更得宜，更快找到理想工作。

• BEFORE  面試之前，你需要：

1. Research Earnings Calls, Quarterly Reports & Blog Posts .
   In today’s world, content is king.
   調查公司營收紀錄、季報與部落格貼文。
   在現今實際資料就能證明一切。
   
   
2. Use Google Alerts
   Keeping up with company news is hard, especially if you’re interviewing with multiple places at once. You learn about current events without searching for them.
   用Google Alerts
   要能一直掌握到公司的新聞是很難的，特別是當你要面試多家不同的公司。你可以無需查詢的隨時掌握公司新訊息。
    
   
3. Craft Your “Story Statement”
   Most people start and end with their professional experience, leaving little to inspire the interviewer.
   You leave out everything that gives meaning to why you want this job in the first place. How did your childhood influence you? Why does this job move you?
   A Story Statement shows that you’re a person, not just a professional. It also makes it easy for your interviewer to predict the next chapter of your story.
   學會"說故事"
   大多數人面試時從頭到尾都只提及他們職業上的經驗，少了可以激起面試官追問的地方。 
   他們不去說明為什麼他一定要拿到這個工作？或是在小時候影響自己最多的是？這個職位吸引你的地方？ 
   故事描述不僅能顯示出你的專業，同時說明你的個人特色。這也讓你的面試官更能預測你未來故事的走向。
   
   
4. Wear a Subtle Fashion Statement
   Wear something that represents your culture or background.
   注意服裝細節
   穿一些符合自己文化或背景的服裝。。
    
   
5. Prepare for The “What’s Your Weakness?” Question
   It’s not about admitting your weaknesses. It’s about showing how you overcome them. What progress have you made? Include those thoughts to strengthen your answer.
   準備「你的弱點是什麼？」的問題
   這個問題不是要你承認你的弱點，而是要你表現出你如何克服它。你得到了那些進展？要包括你的那些想法以鞏固你的回答。
   
   
6. Brainstorm 3 “PAR”Anecdotes
   Many people have fascinating experiences but forget them when they’re on the spot.To remedy this, have three anecdotes ready to plug into your interview. Your anecdotes should follow a format:
              1.Problem – what was the situation?
              2.Action – what did you do to solve it?
              3.Result – what changed afterwards?
   With this format, you can adapt your PAR anecdotes to fit a variety of questions.
   構思3個「問題-動作-結果」的小故事
   許多人碰過引人入勝的經驗，但是卻在面試的時候忘了它。為了解決這點，要準備三個軼事在面試當中穿插，你的軼事要依循這個格式：
             1.問題：當時情況是怎樣？
             2.動作：當時做了什麼？
             3.結果：之後改變了什麼？
   有了這個格式，你就可以把「問題-動作-結果」的小故事穿插在問題中。

• DURING 面試中你需要：

1. Think Aloud on Analytical Questions
   Some interviews include tough analytical questions. Whether you’re solving for an exact number or rough estimate, it’s important to talk through your thinking. Don’t just give an answer; show how you got there. It would be a great way to show your communication skills.
   將問題分析的思考過程"說出來"
   有時面試時會遇到艱澀的問題。就是要求你回答一個確切的數字或答案(像是粗略估計需要多少顆乒乓球才可以容納一架波音777？)。這些問題最重要的是要通過你的思維來回答答案，不要隨便給一個答案，展現你如何得到答案。這會是一個很不錯的方式來顯示你的溝通技巧。
   
   
2. Ask Questions That Kill Two Birds With One Stone
   At the end of your interview, it’ll be your turn to ask a few questions. This is a perfect opportunity to kill two birds with one stone – that is, asking a genuine question while conveying something new about you. Most people just do the first part and forgo a final chance to impress the interviewer.
           Example:
            Weak: Will this role provide opportunities to work in emerging markets?
              Strong: I’m passionate about languages and minored in Arabic in college. Will this role provide opportunities to work in emerging markets in the Middle East?
   問些可以一箭雙鵰的問題
   通常在面試結束後，就會輪到你來問問題。這是一個絕佳的機會讓你可以一箭雙鵰。也就是說，當你問到一個好的問題時，同時也傳達了你的另一面。大多人只有做到前者，而忽略了後者，放棄了打動面試官的絕佳機會。
     例如：
              弱：請問這個角色提供機會在新興市場的工作？
              強：我熱愛語言，輔修阿拉伯語學院。將這個角色提供機會在新興市場在中東地區工作？
   
   
3. Grow A Backbone & Ask This Final Question
   ”Before your interview ends, ask this one last question: “Have I said anything in this interview or given you any other reason to doubt that I am a good fit for the role?”
   However, the interviewer actually said yes and gave me the chance to clarify something that would have otherwise lost me an offer.”
   勇敢挑戰最後一個問題
   當你面試結束後，可以問這最後一題。"請問在這次面試中，是否會讓你懷疑我是否適任這個職位嗎？"
   然而，面試官說是，並給予我一個機會去澄清，否則我將會失去這次的入取。

• AFTER  結束後：

Email a Personalized Thank You Note
Thank your interviewer within 24 hours of finishing. It not only shows your gratitude, it also combats recency bias if you interviewed early. 
寄個感謝郵件
在面試結束後24小時內寄信給你的面試官，這不僅僅表達了你的感激，同時也為漂白你先前面試的不好印象。

出處參考

l          http://www.forbes.com/sites/jonyoushaei/2014/10/20/12-surprising-job-interview-tips/

l          http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/jobinterviewtip.htm