job-search strategies for success
求职成功的策略
first, the bad news: the job crunch continues, with unemployment hovering in the 10% range and roughly six job seekers for every available opening. now, some good news: with the right approach, you can jumpstart your job search and position yourself to outshine the competition.
首先，坏消息是：就业危机还在继续，失业率还是徘徊在10%左右，而一个工作职位大概有6名求职者竞争。现在是一些好消息：使用正确的求职方法，你的求职可以取得飞跃性的进步，让你在竞争中一马当先。
dawn fay, district president for new york and new jersey for staffing firm robert half international, offered these simple and practical tips based on thefeedback she hears from employers and recruiters on a daily basis.
人力资源公司robert half international的纽约区兼新泽西区区域总裁dawn fay，根据她自己每天从雇主和招聘人员那里得到的反馈总结了以下简单而实用的求职技巧：
put on a happy face -- and mean it!
打从心底里微笑着参加面试
this first bit of advice is also the most important: while it may seem like a clich, there's no substitute for a positive attitude. "after you've been job hunting for a while, it's easy to get tired of the process, but it's important not to let your frustration show through," fay says. "as difficult as it may be, you need to bring as much enthusiasm and positive energy to your 100th interview as you did to your first."
第一位也是最重要的一条建议是：虽然听起来想陈词滥调，但是世界上没有什么可以取代积极的态度。fay说：“在你找工作一段时间后，很容易对此感到厌倦，而不让你的消极情绪在求职过程中表现出来很重要。这可能会很困难，但是你也要带着和第一次参加面试时的激情和积极乐观的态度去参加第100次面试。”
as more companies adopt a cross-departmental management style, jobseekers may even be asked to return for multiple interviews -- each with a different manager -- for the same job. if you are called back, consider each additional interview a good sign rather than a road block, and make the most of the opportunity to meet more people in the organization and learn more about the position.
因为很多公司采取跨部门的管理方式，求职者可能会被要求参加多次面试，同一个职位去不同的经理那里面试。如果你被通知要参加附加面试，就将每次附加的面试当成一次好征兆，而不是挡路石。充分利用每次面试机会去认识该公司更多的人，了解更多关于该工作职位的情况。
show some flexibility.
展现你的灵活性
companies are doing more with less, so be sure your resume includes specific examples of projects you've been involved in beyond your core job function, and be ready to speak about them in detail in an interview. "regardless of discipline, employers are looking for individuals with the ability to multitask," says fay, who works with employers across a range of industries.
公司的原则是少花钱多办事，所以要确保你在简历中写上了一些你所完成的、并且是你主要职责之外的项目实例，还要能够在面试中能够详细的说出每个项目的细节。“不管法律是如何规定的，雇主都想找到能够身兼数职的员工。”与多个行业雇主合作的fay如是说。
show them the money!
向公司证明你可以为他们节省的成本
in rough economic times, and even as the economy begins to recover, the easiest hires for companies to justify are those with a direct impact on the bottom line. show prospective employers how you've helped to cut costs or drive revenue in the past, and be ready to discuss how you will help your new department be more cost-efficient.
在经济困难时期（即使经济已经有了复苏的趋势），求职者向公司证明聘用自己是最轻松的选择的方法是向公司证明自己能够对公司做出直接贡献。向潜在雇主拿出你曾经帮助上一家公司削减预算、增加税收的证明，并且为商谈你将如何努力使新部门更加符合成本效益做好准备。
say what you mean to say.
准确的表达你想说的话
"even before the downturn, companies were looking for individuals with strong communication skills," fay says. be sure to put your best foot forward at every point of interaction with a potential employer, be it on your resume, in an online profile, or in an interview.
fay说：“即使是在经济低迷时期，公司也想找到有卓越沟通技巧的员工。”在和你未来雇主打交道的时候，务必在每一个方面（简历、在线档案或面试中）都展现最优秀的你。
have a professional create or review your resume if you can afford it, and prepare thoroughly for every phone or in-person interview. research your prospective employer and review your own resume so you're ready to answer questions about your work history. subscribe to a few free trade publications in your field and read what the bosses read. you'll be ready to speak intelligently about new developments in your industry, and your confidence will shine through in your voice and your body language.
如果经济能力允许的话，请一位专家帮你写简历或帮你检查，并且为每一次电话面试或现场面试做好充分的准备。调查一下你的潜在雇主，然后重新温习下你的简历，这样你就可以在面试上回答出所有关于你工作史的问题。订阅一些你所在行业的免费贸易杂志，看老板们看的信息。这样你就可以在面试中发表你对本行业最新发展的聪明的见解，而你的自信则会通过你的声音和肢体语言传达出来。
think before you send.
在信息发送之前要三思
email and social applications such as linkedin, facebook, and twitter make networking easier than ever -- just remember that the "can you believe i'm still looking?" email you send to a good friend could end up being the first impression you make with a potential employer.
邮件以及linkedin, facebook, twitter等社交网站使得如今的人际交往比任何时候都要方便，但是要记住，你给朋友发送的 “我还在找工作，你相信吗？”这样的一封邮件可能会成为一名潜在雇主对你的第一印象。
"by all means, reach out to your social network, but as you cast a wide net looking for job prospects, be conscious of every email you send," fay suggests. "a busy friend may give your message just a quick glance, then pass it along with all the best intentions, so be cognizant of how you're presenting yourself, and be sure to keep a professional tone." bottom line: if you wouldn't want a prospective employer to see it, don't put it in an email, a tweet, or a facebook status.
fay 建议：“尽一切可能扩展你的人际网络，但是在你为了找工作而广撒网的时候也要注意你发出的邮件。很忙的朋友可能只会粗略的浏览下你的邮件，然后好心的帮你转发给他的朋友们，所以你自己一定要注意你是如何描叙自己的，并且邮件要用专业的语调。”切记：你不想让潜在雇主看到的信息就不要写在邮件、碎碎或 facebook更新上。
think long-term ... but don't overlook the short-term.
要从长远考虑，但是也不要忽略了短期发展
while your ultimate goal may be a permanent full-time position, don't rule out opportunities for contract work, which can provide -- at worst -- an interim solution, and which can often lead to the steady gig you've been searching for. "treat project work as you would your real job," fay advises. "as the economy begins to recover, many companies will hire the project worker without ever advertising the job opening."
虽然你最终的目标可能会是一份永久性的工作，但是也不要拒绝合约工作的机会，因为这份工作至少会成为你的一个暂时解决方法，并且也有可能成为你千方百计想要找到的稳定工作。fay建议：“将项目工程当成你真正的工作。随着经济开始复苏，很多公司甚至会在没有公开招聘的情况下招一些项目工人。
mind your manners.
注意你的礼节
"always follow up to say thank you," fay advises. this common courtesy is good practice in any job market, yet it's overlooked by a surprising number of job seekers. send a note promptly after every interview -- even a phone interview -- and don't forget to thank anyone who helped you along the way, including references and the contact who referred you to the job opening. thank the recipient for his or her time, mention a memorable conversation topic from your interview, and clarify any issues that you may not have addressed in your meeting.
fay 建议：“要随时记得说谢谢。”这条普通的礼节是适用于任何求职市场的好传统，但是让人惊叹的是这个基本礼仪却被相当一部分求职者忽略了。在每次面试（哪怕是电话面试）后发送一封简洁的感谢信，并且不要忘记感谢在求职过程中帮助过你的所有人，包括那些推荐这份工作给你的朋友。在感谢信中提出你对他们花的时间的感谢，回忆一段你在面试中的话题，并且将你在面试中忘记提及的重要事项也加上去。