在面试中如何巧妙回答离职的原因

 　　So you were fired from your last job, and you're fretting¹ about how to address it in your interview . In fact, given the job market slump² and companies tightening³ their money belts, it's quite understandable to be unemployed⁴. If you have the right attitude and approach, being fired from your previous job won't hinder you too much. Here are some tips to get you through this possibly awkward encounter:

　　你丢了工作，不知道怎么在新工作的面试中谈这个问题。实际上，由于不景气的劳动市场和公司支出减少，被解雇并不是什么大事。下面有几个小建议，可以帮你缓解这个尴尬的问题：

　　Don't burn your bridges: Even if you're leaving your job, be sure to leave gracefully⁵. There may be a time when future employers might call back for a reference, so you definitely want to make sure they'll have good things to say about you.

　　不要自毁长城：即使没了上一份工作，也要护住原东家的颜面，别让他们失了面子。因为新雇主可能会找他们做背景资料核实，如果他们能多说你的优点自然是最好不过的。

　　Be honest: Your boss can easily find out the reason for your departure, so make sure you're truthful⁶ in your explanation. This doesn't mean you have to go into details, because it's best to keep your answer short.

　　诚实为上：你的上司很容易就能查到你离开前公司的原因，所以在回答相关问题时最好如实回答。但这并不表示你要将细节和盘托出，简单明了的解释最好。

　　Don't be bitter: Don't be negative and bitter about your firing, because it will just be a red flag to your potential employer. Your interviewer might start worrying about your ability to get along with others.

　　不要抱怨不满：不要对被解雇的事耿耿于怀，那会让潜在雇主打低你的印象分。面试官会怀疑你与别人相处的能力。

　　Say what you learned from the experience: Focus on the positives of that experience and say what you've learned from it. For example, if you were unemployed for a time, make sure you explain how you've been productive with your time. Perhaps you've been taking classes, volunteering, or doing freelance projects.

　　说在过去的经历中学到了什么：着重描述以前工作中积极正面的事并且在其中学到了什么。例如：如果你有一段时间的工作空窗期，可以说说在这段时间里的收获，报班培训，做志愿者或组队做的项目都可以与面试官分享。

　　Prepare your answer: Write down your answer and try to practice it so you won't be trying to figure out what to say during the interview.

　　事先准备好答案：先把关于离职原因的答案准备好，这样在面试时就不会苦思冥想要怎么回答了。

1 fretting   

n. 微振磨损 adj. 烦躁的, 焦虑的

参考例句：

• Fretting about it won't help. 苦恼于事无补。
• The old lady is always fretting over something unimportant. 那位老妇人总是为一些小事焦虑不安。

2 slump   

n.暴跌，意气消沉，（土地）下沉；vi.猛然掉落，坍塌，大幅度下跌

参考例句：

• She is in a slump in her career.她处在事业的低谷。
• Economists are forecasting a slump.经济学家们预言将发生经济衰退。

3 tightening   

上紧，固定，紧密

参考例句：

• Make sure the washer is firmly seated before tightening the pipe. 旋紧水管之前，检查一下洗衣机是否已牢牢地固定在底座上了。
• It needs tightening up a little. 它还需要再收紧些。

4 unemployed   

adj.失业的，没有工作的；未动用的，闲置的

参考例句：

• There are now over four million unemployed workers in this country.这个国家现有四百万失业人员。
• The unemployed hunger for jobs.失业者渴望得到工作。

5 gracefully   

ad.大大方方地；优美地

参考例句：

• She sank gracefully down onto a cushion at his feet. 她优雅地坐到他脚旁的垫子上。
• The new coats blouse gracefully above the hip line. 新外套在臀围线上优美地打着褶皱。

6 truthful   

adj.真实的，说实话的，诚实的

参考例句：

• You can count on him for a truthful report of the accident.你放心，他会对事故作出如实的报告的。
• I don't think you are being entirely truthful.我认为你并没全讲真话。