Task 3 Reading comprehension Employment Interview In some way the employment interview is like a persuasive speech, for the applicant seeks t persuade the employer to employ him or her. A job applicant should find out certain types of information prior to the interview. First, the applicant should know what kind of job he wants and how that job relates to his career objective. It is important that the applicant be able to state his reasons for wishing to work for a particular company. Second, the applicant should seek as much information as possible concerning the company,. The applicant should find out the location of the home and regional offices, the financial status of the company, plans for expansion, and company philosophy. Having gathered enough information concerning the company, the applicant is ready for the interview. The interviewer’s first impression comes from the interviewee’s appearance. For most interviews, appropriate dress for men is a conservative (保守的) dark-colored suit with a long-sleeve white or light blue shirt. For women a conservative, tailored suit or dress is appropriate. Both men and women should have neat, conservative length of hair. Although hairstyle and dress are matters of taste, many personnel directors judge interviewees from their appearance directly. For example, one recent college graduate, who felt himself qualified, was interviewed for a public relations job. However, the personnel manager considered this young man unsuitable for this particular position for his long hair, sloppy (不整洁) dress, and casual manner.