the months with the most job seekers are March and April.Job hunting sometimes seems like a never-ending process. While you may not have control over the time of year you need to find a job, certain seasons are better than others.
求职有时似乎是一个永无止境的过程。虽然您可能无法控制一年中需要找工作的时间，但某些季节比其他季节更好。
Whether you’re fresh out of college and searching for your first gig or transitioning into a more senior role, here are the best and worst times to look for a job.
无论您是刚从大学毕业并正在寻找第一份工作还是过渡到更高级的职位，这里都是寻找工作的最佳和最差时期。
Job interview tips
- Practice your answers to common interview questions.
Prepare your answer to the common question: “Tell me about yourself, and why are you interested in this role with our company?” The idea is to quickly communicate who you are and what value you will bring to the company.
提前练习面试时常遇到的问题。比如“简单介绍一下自己，你为什么对我们公司的这个职位感兴趣？”这样做的是为了快速传达“你是谁”以及“你将为公司和这个职位带来什么价值”等信息。
- Keep your answers concise and focused.
Your time with each interviewer is limited so be mindful of rambling. Practicing your answers beforehand can help keep you focused.
保持你的答案简洁、踩到点上。面试时间有限，所以千万不要把时间花在闲聊上。提前练习可以帮助你集中注意力
- Win them over with your authenticity and positivity.
Being genuine during interview conversations can help employers easily relate to you. Showing positivity with a smile and upbeat body language can help keep the interview light and constructive.
用你的真诚与积极的心态赢得他们。在面试中保持真诚有助于雇主与你建立良好关系。以微笑和乐观的肢体语言表现出积极的态度有助于让面试过程轻松、高效。
- Tie your answers back to your skills and accomplishments.
With any question you answer, it is important that you tie your background to the job by providing examples of solutions and results you’ve achieved. Use every opportunity to address the requirements listed in the job description.
将你的答案与你的技能和成就联系起来。对于你回答的任何问题，重要的是你要把你的背景与工作联系起来，提供你已经取得的解决方案和成果的例子。把握一切机会体现自己已达到工作描述中列出的要求。
Reading
作者：Natalie 审稿：Harry
R 1
What’s a job interview
A job interview is a conversation which occurs between a potential employer and a job applicant. During the job interview, the employer hopes to determine whether or not the applicant is suitable for the job, while the applicant tries to learn more about the position while also impressing the employer. As a general rule, a job interview is an important part of the process of applying for a job, and it may range in formality from a casual conversation to a series of serious discussions with an assortment of people working within the company.工作面试是潜在雇主和求职者之间的对话。在工作面试中，雇主希望确定申请人是否适合这份工作，而申请人在试图了解更多有关该职位的信息的同时也需要给雇主留下深刻印象。一般来说，面试是求职过程中的一个重要组成部分，面试的形式可能从随意的谈话到与公司内各种各样的工作人员进行的一系列严肃的讨论。
R 2
Among the many ironies of the so-called ‘real world’ is not getting the job when I knew I gave my best interview. For instance, there was this firm I really wanted to work for and I was thrilled to be invited to interview on two separate occasions, only to be rejected both times. I was devastated for the next 24 hours, but I got over it.
所谓“现实世界”的诸多讽刺之一就是当我知道自己进行了最好的面试时却没有得到这份工作。例如，有一家我真的很想为之工作的公司，我很高兴被邀请在两个不同的场合面试，但两次都被拒绝了。在接下来的 24 小时里，我被摧毁了.但是我熬过了。
R 3
Every industry and position is different, so there isn’t a universal hiring season. However, many experts agree that the beginning of the year is a great time to look for a new position, for a range of reasons.
每个行业和职位都不同，因此没有通用的招聘季节。然而，许多专家一致认为，由于多种原因，今年年初是寻找新职位的好时机。
Many people reflect on their current roles and responsibilities at the end of the year and make resolutions to find new opportunities in the new year. When people leave for new endeavors, it creates even more job openings for applicants.很多人在年底都会反思自己目前的角色和职责，并下定决心在新的一年里寻找新的机会。当人们离开去从事新的工作时，它会为申请人创造更多的职位空缺。
How far in advance to look for a job 提前多久找工作
One challenge of choosing the best time to look for a job is how far in advance to start searching. The ideal timing to start your new job search is one to three months in advance of your preferred employment start date. Two months is likely the best time to look for a job for the majority of professionals. One month may make you feel rushed, while three months could limit your prospects.
选择最佳找工作时间的一个挑战是提前多长时间开始找工作。开始寻找新工作的理想时间是在您首选的就业开始日期前一到三个月。两个月可能是大多数专业人士找工作的最佳时间。一个月可能会让你感到匆忙，而三个月可能会限制你的前景。
R 4
If you’ve been searching for a job for any serious amount of time, then you understand how difficult it can be to find a job these days. You might even wonder if you’re perhaps not as employable as you thought you were. Believe us when we tell you: you’re not alone.
如果您一直在寻找工作很长时间，那么您就会了解这些天找到工作是多么困难。你甚至可能想知道你是否可能不像你想象的那样有工作能力。当我们告诉您时，请相信我们：您并不孤单。
If you’re feeling frustrated by your job search, consider taking a break. Frustration can lead to negative thinking, which can project onto applications and in interviews. Getting some distance from your job search can help clear your mind and refine your focus. Take some time to understand what you are looking for, what changes you can make, what available alternatives there are and start again.
如果您对求职感到沮丧，请考虑休息一下。挫折感会导致消极的想法，这会投射到申请和面试中。与求职保持一定距离可以帮助您理清思路并改善注意力。花一些时间了解您正在寻找什么，您可以进行哪些更改，有哪些可用的替代方案，然后重新开始。
R 5
For many struggling job seekers, the problem is as simple as their resumes. Employers are looking for resumes that stand out from the crowd, so those old, outdated resumes are not the best option these days.
对于许多苦苦挣扎的求职者来说，问题就像他们的简历一样简单。雇主正在寻找从人群中脱颖而出的简历，因此那些陈旧过时的简历如今并不是最佳选择。
When it comes to finding a job, successful candidates will have resumes that effectively showcase their value as employees. Unfortunately, many of today’s job seekers have no idea how to craft that type of resume!
在找工作时，成功的候选人将拥有有效展示他们作为员工价值的简历。不幸的是，今天的许多求职者不知道如何制作这种类型的简历！
For example, does your resume still rely on the objective statement to capture a hiring manager’s attention? If so, that could be a major mistake. Objective statements on a resume focus on what you want from your career, rather than how you can meet the employer’s needs.
例如，您的简历是否仍然依靠客观陈述来吸引招聘经理的注意力？如果是这样，那可能是一个重大错误。简历上的客观陈述侧重于你想从你的职业生涯中得到什么，而不是你如何满足雇主的需求。
Think about that for a second. If you were in that employer’s shoes, would that approach appeal to you? Chances are that you’d want to hear more about how that candidate can add value to your team, right?
这点考虑一下吧。如果你站在那个雇主的立场上，这种方法会吸引你吗？您可能想了解更多有关该候选人如何为您的团队增加价值的信息，对吧？
问题来了
作者：Harry 审稿：
Do you have any experience about interviewing in English?
你有英文面试的经验吗？
When should you focus your job-search efforts? Is there a specific hiring season?
你什么时候应该集中精力寻找工作？有特定的招聘季节吗？
What questions were asked by interviewers?? How did you answer?面试官一般会问你一些什么问题？你又是如何回答的？
What do you think the interviewer pays more attention to?
你觉得面试官比较关注的是什么？
How do you stand out in an interview?
你如何在面试中脱引而出？
What are the most difficulties when applying jobs?求职时最困难的是什么？
