容易害羞的人如何应对面试

 　　First impressions are everything, so if you're shy by nature, you need to break out of your shell if you're trying to impress someone.

　　This is extremely crucial during a job interview and in fact, shy people need to "express a high level of self-confidence" even more so than extroverts¹, said Bill Rosenthal, CEO of Communispond, an organization aimed at helping² professionals communicate more effectively.

　　Rosenthal told us that people, in general, are "programmed to get information mostly through the eyes rather than the ears." Therefore, "when your body language isn't in sync with what you say, the interviewer will be influenced more by the body language."No matter how uncomfortable it is for you to warm up to people immediately, you need to overcome these feelings in order to give off the right message to your interviewer.

　　Here are some things Rosenthal told us shy candidates should keep in mind when interviewing for a job:

　　1. Check out the place ahead of time"There's an advantage to getting to the reception area early. You'll get a sense of the company's personality," Rosenthal told us. "Sit comfortably and unwind there."With the extra time, you'll also be able to relax and gather your thoughts before you meet the interviewer.

　　2. Imagine yourself succeeding"Walk as if you belong there," Rosenthal said. If you look like you belong at the company, it will make it easier for everyone else to imagine you working there.

　　"Picture yourself walking into the interviewer's room standing³ tall, shoulders back, balanced, striding confidently with your hands swinging comfortably at your side, and smiling."3. Make eye contactAppropriate eye contact is one way to build trust when you initially⁴ meet someone. Rosenthal said you should look someone straight in the eyes, but obviously, don't stare at them.

　　"You'll want to make eye contact all the way through the interview. Nervous job candidates instantly reveal their unease if they’re uncomfortable making eye contact," he told us. "Interviewers may conclude that someone who has trouble meeting their eyes dislikes them, is fearful of responsibility, or won’t relate to co-workers and customers."4. Sit up straight"If you're offered a choice of seats, choose a hardback chair rather than a sofa where you'll sink down and find it harder to project authority."This will make you more comfortable-looking in your body language as well.

　　Rosenthal said you should "sit comfortably erect⁵ with your feet planted on the floor and leaning slightly forward. Sit close enough so you can communicate easily but not so close that you’re invading the other person's space."5. Don't play with your hands too much"Avoid touching⁶ your face, hair or jewelry⁷, or fussing with your briefcase⁸," Rosenthal told us. "Keep any papers you want to show in your briefcase until it’s time to take them out."

1 extroverts   

性格外向的人( extrovert的名词复数 )； 活跃、愉快、爱交际的人

参考例句：

• In the second half, the students were criticized. Extroverts were unfazed. 在后半部分，举不动时学生要受批评，外向性格的学生表现出不满。 来自英汉非文学 - 生命科学 - 大脑与疾病
• Extroverts prefer lively conversation to brooding on the meaning of life. 性格外向的人喜欢高谈阔论，而不愿思索人生的意义。

2 helping   

n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的

参考例句：

• The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
• By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。

3 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。

4 initially   

adv.最初，开始

参考例句：

• The ban was initially opposed by the US.这一禁令首先遭到美国的反对。
• Feathers initially developed from insect scales.羽毛最初由昆虫的翅瓣演化而来。

5 erect   

n./v.树立，建立，使竖立；adj.直立的，垂直的

参考例句：

• She held her head erect and her back straight.她昂着头，把背挺得笔直。
• Soldiers are trained to stand erect.士兵们训练站得笔直。

6 touching   

adj.动人的，使人感伤的

参考例句：

• It was a touching sight.这是一幅动人的景象。
• His letter was touching.他的信很感人。

7 jewelry   

n.（jewllery）（总称）珠宝

参考例句：

• The burglars walked off with all my jewelry.夜盗偷走了我的全部珠宝。
• Jewelry and lace are mostly feminine belongings.珠宝和花边多数是女性用品。

8 briefcase   

n.手提箱，公事皮包

参考例句：

• He packed a briefcase with what might be required.他把所有可能需要的东西都装进公文包。
• He requested the old man to look after the briefcase.他请求那位老人照看这个公事包。