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Going to a job interview can be a very challenging experience. A lot of people are probably applying for the same job. What can you do to make a good impression and stand out from the crowd?
The experts say, “Be prepared!” Learn about the company before your interview. Find out about the company's products or services. Read about the company in the newspaper, or try to find information on the Internet. Also, dress rightly for the interview. Don’t wear informal clothes.
Prepare in advance for the types of questions the interviewers may ask you. They will most likely ask you to tell them about your background, education, and experience. They will most likely ask you how you get along with your workmates. They may also ask what your future goals are. Be ready to answer questions about how you deal with pressure at work. Don’t be surprised if they ask what your strengths and weaknesses are.
Be sure to answer the interviewer’s questions honestly. Try to show that you are lively, responsible, and very interested in the job. Be confident, but don’t brag about yourself. That’s to say, don’t say how great you are. Instead, give examples of things you’ve done that show your strengths.
Be prepared when the interviewer asks if you have any questions. You can ask about the job responsibilities, the company in general, when the position will be filled, and other things. Before you leave the interview, make sure you know the names and titles of all the people you have met. Write a thank-you letter to the interviewer as soon as possible, describing why you think you’re the right person for the job.
Following these practical tips can improve your confidence and help you shine in the interview. Then you’ll greatly increase your chances of impressing the interviewers and getting the job.
()1. Why do experts suggest learning about the company before the interview?
A. To make the interviewers think you are smart.
B. To help you make a good impression and stand out.
C. To know how much salary the company offers.
D. To find out all the names of the interviewers you meet.
()2. Which of the following questions will the interviewers probably NOT ask you?
A. What is your educational background?
B. How do you get along with your workmates?
C. How much money does your family make?
D. What are your future goals?
()3. What does the underlined part “brag about” mean in Paragraph 4?
A. show off
B. look down
C. laugh at
D. check out
()4. What can we infer from writing a thank-you letter after the interview?
A. It’s a rule that all companies require.
B. It’s useful for getting the interview result as soon as possible.
C. It helps you get the job easily and quickly.
D. It shows you’re interested in the job and polite.

1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D
求职面试颇具挑战性，本文给出了一些面试建议。
1. B 细节理解题。由第一段尾句“What can you do to make a good impression and stand out from the crowd?”可知，了解公司是为了留下好印象、脱颖而出。
2. C 细节理解题。第三段明确列出面试官可能的提问：背景、教育、经验、与同事相处、未来目标、应对压力、优缺点。家庭收入未被提及。
3. A 词义猜测题。由该词后面的don't say how great you are可知，brag about意为“吹嘘”，与show off意思相近。
4. D 推理判断题。由第五段最后describing why you think you're the right person for the job可推知，写感谢信是描述自己为何适合该岗位，展现对岗位的兴趣和礼貌。