aI really think if I can get my foot in the door at this company it will do wonders for my career. Do you think you can help me polish my interview style?
我想只要我能进入这家公司,就会给我的事业带来奇迹。你能帮我润色一下简历吗?
bSure. Doing your homework and preparing for an interview really pays off.
当然可以。在家做好面试准备工作是值得的。
aI’ve researched the company and think I’m perfect for the job but I’m not sure how to get it across to them.
我已经调查过这家公司,我很适合这份工作,可不知道怎么才能得到他的赏识。
bWell first you have to have more confidence.Employers look for people who are interested, enthusiastic and sure of themselves.
首先,你必须更自信。雇主招的是对工作有兴趣,工作热情和自信的人。
aI know I have what it takes but I’m worried that my work experience won’t be sufficient.Should I inflate my experience?
我知道该怎么做,但是我担心我的工作经验不够。我应该夸大工作经验吗?
bNo, you should always be upfront and honest about your weaknesses. However by focusing on your strong points and maintaining a positive attitude about your abilities, you can take the attention off your lack of experience.Employers are always impressed by go-getters.
1. get one's foot in the door at... 进入
例句:
Can you advise me on how to get a foot in the door at a computer company?
你可以建议我要怎样才有机会进入电脑公司上班吗?
2. do wonders for... 为……创造奇迹
例句:
Even a brisk walk can do wonders for our outlook and daily mood.
哪怕是一次轻快的散步也能为我们的生活增添希望和激情。
3. polish 润色,磨光,擦亮
例句:
你将要去对它编辑和润色。
You're going to edit it and polish it up later.
4. pay off 值得,取得成效,有回报
例句:
我相信勤奋和决心一定会得到回报。
I believe that hard work and determination pay off.
5. be perfect for 适合
相当于be qualified for。
例句:
These clever handmade usb drives are perfect for wine lovers.
这些精致的手工制作优盘尤其适合爱酒的人。
6. get sth across to sb 让某人理解/明白
例句:
How can I get it across to you people how important this is?
我怎样才能使你们明白这是多么重要啊。
7. go-getter 富有进取心的人
例句:
You are a real go-getter who does everything enthusiastically, and these come at birth or they are learned?
你是一个满腔热情很有进取心的人,这是与生俱来的还是后来学的?