During an interview， first impressions can play a major role in how an employer perceives you as a candidate. What you say during the first phase of the interview may make a big difference in the outcome—in a good way or in a bad way.

在面试时，作为面试者你的第一印象在面试官心中有举足轻重的作用。在面试的第一环节你一开始说的内容可能会造成截然不同的结果——不管是好是坏。

In fact， some hiring managers may make a decision to reject a candidate based on what they didnt do when they met them. Thats why its important to pay attention to interview manners and to carefully think through how you will introduce yourself during a job interview.

事实上，一些人事经理会因为面试者在面试中没有做到期望的那样而将其拒绝。这就是为什么在面试中注意自己的面试礼仪和想清楚要如何介绍自己非常重要的原因了。

How to Introduce Yourself at a Job Interview在面试时如何介绍自己

When you arrive at the interview site， introduce yourself to the receptionist by stating your name and the purpose of your visit. For example， “My name is Tim Jones and I have an interview scheduled with John Smith at 2 pm.”

当你到达面试点时，向接待人员介绍自己姓名及参加面试的目的。例如：“我的名字是Tim Jones，我和John Smith预约了下午2点面试。”

You will either be escorted to the interview room or the hiring manager will come out to meet you in the reception area. Again， take the time to introduce yourself so the interviewer knows who you are.

你可能会被带到面试间或者人事经理会出来在接待处见你。再次，花点时间介绍下你自己以便面试官知晓你是谁。

Offer to shake hands， even if the interviewers dont offer their hands first. Its good etiquette to include a handshake as part of your introduction. Tell the interviewers that it is a pleasure to meet them， smile， and be sure to make eye contact. For example， “Im Tina Lionel. Its a pleasure to meet you.”

主动握手，即使面试官没有先主动和你握手。在你的自我介绍中握手也是一项重要的礼节。告诉面试官见到他们很高兴，微笑，并且一定要有眼神交流。比如：“我是Tina Lionel。很高兴见到您。”

Tip： To avoid sweaty palms， stop in the restroom prior to the interview and wash and dry your hands. If thats not feasible， use a tissue to dry off your hands ahead of time.

建议：为了防止手掌出汗，面试前先到洗手间把手洗净吹干。如果那样不可行，就先用纸巾把手擦干。

During the Interview面试过程中

Many hiring managers will start an interview with an open-ended question like “Tell me about yourself”. The core of your response should focus on the key elements in your background which will enable you to excel in the job for which you are interviewing. You should carefully analyze the job prior to the interview so you can point out the interests， skills， experiences， and personal qualities which will enable you to meet or exceed the requirements.

许多人事经理会以诸如“请介绍下自己”这样的开放性问题开始面试。你回答的核心应该集中在介绍自己的强项来说明你能够胜任你面试的这份工作。在面试前你应该仔细分析这份工作以便突出使你能满足甚至超越这份工作的要求的兴趣、技能、经验和个人素质。

Tip： Review Answers to “Tell Me About Yourself” Questions

建议：重温“自我介绍”问题

Keep it Short简短回答

Your introduction should be concise enough to hold the interest of the interviewer. Generally， a quick recap of your most compelling qualifications will suffice. You could also throw in a couple of tidbits which are not essential to the job， but reflect your personal likes such as the fact that you are an avid skier， have performed at comedy clubs， or collect African art. Your goal is to connect personally with the interviewer as well as to show that youre qualified for the job.

你的自我介绍应该足够简明以保持面试官的兴趣。一般来说，快速概括一个你最具说服力的优势就足够了。……