1.Realize you don't actually know what the interviewer wants to hear.
1. 意识到你并不知道面试官想听到的回答是什么。

If candidates always knew what their interviewers wanted to hear, there probably wouldn't be so many people who respond to the infamous "What's your biggest weakness?" with "Perfectionism." Because as many hiring managers will tell you, that's exactly what they don't want to hear.
如果每位应聘者都能知道面试官想听到的答案，那就不会有那么多人在回答“你最大的缺点是什么？”这个问题时，把最不受欢迎的答案“追求完美”说出来了。因为很多人事经理会告诉你，这正是他们不想听到的答案。

In many cases, interviewers want you to be candid and honest about your shortcomings. Yes, they are looking for particular qualities and experience, but they also want to know that you're a person, not a robot. You may think your answer isn't what the right one — but it may actually be the breath of fresh air that lands you the job.
很多情况下，面试官希望你能够坦白直面自己的弱点。对的，他们虽然正在寻找具备特别资格和经验的人才，但是他们也很想了解你的人的特质，而不是一个机器人。你可能会认为自己的答案不是正确答案，但它却是能够在你获得职位时助你一把。

2.Rephrase if possible
2. 如有可能，修整言辞。

In some cases, you may be able to be honest with your response while still putting yourself in a good light.
在一些情况下，你可能既坦然面对自己的回答，也能让自己处于有利的状况。

For example, maybe your interviewer asks you how you handle stress. The honest answer? It usually sends you into a complete emotional breakdown — you burst into tears or start snapping at everyone who comes within 10 feet of your cubicle.
比如说，可能你的面试官询问你如何处理压力。最真诚的回答是？它常常让你感觉到情绪崩溃——泪流满面然后对附近的同事吹毛求疵。

But, that's probably not going to inspire much confidence in the hiring manager. So, consider how you can rephrase in an honest but more positive way by focusing on how you are working to improve in that particular area.
但是，这并没有给面试官留下什么好的印象。所以，你该思考如何重新修改自己的措辞，以一种更积极的方式，把焦点放在你改善这种特殊情况的方法上。

"When I face a stressful situation, there are times when I let the pressure get to me. However, I've realized that what really helps is breaking down tasks into more manageable pieces and focusing on just one portion at a time. I've found that when I approach a stressful situation that way, I'm able to complete the task more efficiently and with a level head."
“当我受到了压力，我会让自己好好感受这些压力。但我也意识到，实际上真正有效的方法，是把任务分解成各个小的任务，然后一次处理一部分。我发现当我以这种方式处理压力的时候，我能用冷静的头脑更有效率地完成整个任务。

3.Ask more questions
3. 多提问题。

When you assume you know exactly what the interviewer is looking for, you can box yourself in to the thinking that right answer is a black or white issue. However, by asking a few clarifying questions, you can speak honestly while still positioning yourself in a good light.
当你可以肯定自己知道面试官想得到的答案是什么，你就掌握有利的线索帮助自己回答任何问题。不过，提出一些更明确的问题，你就能够坦诚自己的想法，同时也让自己处于有利的环境。

Consider the example of the open-concept workspace. Assuming you don't want to work alone all the time, you could answer the question with, "I enjoy collaborating with my co-workers, but when I really need to focus, I prefer to work independently, in a quiet area. I see you have a pretty open office here — are there any quiet spaces employees can go to get away from distractions?"
想一想回答关于开放式办公的问题。假设你不想常常独立完成任务，你就可以这么回答：“我喜欢与我的同事们合作交流，但当我确实需要专注的时候，我更喜欢在一个安静的环境独立完成任务。我留意到了这里的办公环境是开放式的，不知道这里是否有一些安静的空间让员工在里面免受干扰地工作？”

You're being completely honest, while showing your flexibility — and most importantly, you're digging in to figure out if the role is truly right for you. Because just as the company is evaluating you, you're also evaluating the business and the open position. For your future career satisfaction, it's important to avoid just aiming to please, but to dig in to figure out of the role is actually a good fit for you. Which brings me to:
这样的话，你既表现自己的坦诚，也能显示自己的灵活——并且最重要的是，你融入了这个问题，然后估计这个职位是否合适自己。因为当公司在给你作出评估时，你也在评估着这家公司和应聘的职位。对于你的未来职业满意度，你还需要避免只专注于满意度，还需要融入公司去了解这个职位是否真的合适自己。这样，让我想到了下面的这点。