双语阅读：帮你减轻面试前的焦虑三种方式

　　摘要：通过不断的修改润色你的简历，你得到了一个面试的机会。你为此专门调查这个公司的各种信息。你站在镜子前面练习着回答关于你个人经历的问题。你非常想得到这个工作，而且你的确有任职的能力。但是，你仍然无法够摆脱内心的紧张和激动。并不是只有你，很多人在面试之前都会感到紧张，特别是现在工作的竞争压力是如此之大。这里有一些方式可以帮助你减轻一些内心的紧张来成功面试。

　　You polished your resume and got a jobinterview. You researched the company. Youpracticed answering questions about yourexperiences in front of a mirror. You really want thisjob, and you do possess the qualifications necessaryto do it. But you still can't shake that feeling ofnervousness or get rid of the butterflies in yourstomach. You are not alone; many of us feel anxietybefore interviews, especially in today's competitivejob market. Here are ways you can alleviate youranxiety and have a good interview.

　　Be Prepared

　　准备充足

　　You need to be prepared, but get prepared the night before your interview. Have your clothingpicked out and ready. Have any materials (such as a portfolio) ready the night before. Thisway, you avoid the last-minute rushing around that will exacerbate your anxiety andpotentially affect your behavior during the interview. And remember to get enough sleep thenight before.

　　通过不断的修改润色你的简历，你得到了一个面试的机会。你为此专门调查这个公司的各种信息。你站在镜子前面练习着回答关于你个人经历的问题。你非常想得到这个工作，而且你的确有任职的能力。但是，你仍然无法够摆脱内心的紧张和激动。并不是只有你，很多人在面试之前都会感到紧张，特别是现在工作的竞争压力是如此之大。这里有一些方式可以帮助你减轻一些内心的紧张来成功面试。

　　你需要做好充足的准备，但是要在面试的前一个晚上准备好。挑选好要穿的衣服。把资料(像一些档案)在前一晚上准备好。这样的话，可以避免因为在最后一分钟匆忙准备而增加内心的焦虑，在潜移默化中影响你在面试中的表现。另外还要记住一点，面试的前一天晚上要有充足的睡眠。

　　What You Eat Matters

　　注意饮食

　　You have to eat something or you will get light-headed. You may also become embarrassedwhen your stomach starts growling while you are waxing eloquent about youraccomplishments. Eat something. Hunger may increase anxiety because it is physicallyuncomfortable and adds to your worries.

　　你必须要吃一些东西，否则会感到头晕。在介绍自己的专长的时候，肚子咕咕响，你也一样会感到尴尬。一定要吃点东西。饥饿会增加内心的焦虑，因为身体上的不适会使人的烦恼随之而来。

　　At the same time, avoid heavy meals just before an interview. A heavy meal is likely to makeyou sluggish and sleepy. Your best bet is to have something light shortly before the interviewso you have energy and are alert. If you take care of yourself this way, you are more likely tobe relaxed and in the right mindset for a good interview.

　　与此同时，要避免在面试之前吃油腻的食物。它容易使你感觉困倦的，并且行动迟缓。面试之前，最好是吃一些清淡的食物，这样就可以保证既精力充沛又思维敏捷了。如果你在这一方面注意，你更有可能轻松地、思维清晰地面试成功。

　　It probably goes without saying that you should not drink alcohol to "relax" yourself before aninterview. Alcohol releases inhibitions and may cause you to behave in an inappropriatemanner. There is also research indicating that drinking caffeine increases anxiety and panicattacks. Instead of coffee or caffeinated soda, have some herbal tea before your interview.

　　不得不说的是，在面试之前，你不可以为了放松自己而饮用酒精饮料。因为酒精会使人的控制力减弱，并且可能会使你做出不恰当的行为。同样有调查显示，喝咖啡类的饮品会增加焦虑和内心的恐慌。在面试之前最好是喝一些花草茶，而非咖啡或者含有咖啡因的苏打汽水。

　　Slow Down

　　放慢节奏

　　Slow down. Get to the interview a little early, and have time to freshen up, sit and breathebefore meeting the interviewer.

　　让节奏慢下来。提前早一点去面试，这样的话在面试之前，你就有时间来打扮一下自己，有时间坐下来放松呼吸。

　　You can't force yourself to relax, and trying to will likely make you more anxious and tense.Don't judge yourself in a harsh manner; rather, be compassionate with yourself about thefact that you anxious. Then, take a deep breath and give yourself a little pep talk as youbreathe and see if you can let some of that go.

　　你不能强迫自己放松，如果非要这样做，很可能会让你更加紧张。不要用苛刻的方式评价自己，要接受自己焦虑的这个事实。然后，深呼吸，对自己说些鼓励的话，看是否摆脱它们。