魔鬼藏在細節裡
Pretty much everyone has job interview experience. Most job applicants focus on how to look professional and come across as an experienced candidate during an interview.
幾乎每個人都有應徵工作的經驗。大部分的應徵者都會留意自己看起來是否專業，希望自己在面試時給面試官經歷豐富的印象。
applicant(n.)申請者come across表現得～、給人～的印象experienced(adj.)經驗豐富的candidate(n.)候選人
According to Leah Fessler, a journalist from Quartz News, there are other things one should also be aware of besides the interview itself, like the immediate working environment.
根據Quartz新聞記者費斯勒指出，除了面試之外，還有其他應該注意到的事情，例如未來的工作環境。
journalist(n.)記者be aware of意識到immediate(adj.)鄰近的
The reception area of an office represents the physical face of a corporation, giving guests their first impression of the company. When you’re waiting for your interview, take note of how other workers interact with the receptionist.
公司的接待處代表著一間企業的門面，是客戶對公司的第一印象。當你等候面試時，注意一下其他員工是怎麼和接待人員互動的。
represent(v.)=stand for代表corporation(n.)企業take note of=pay attention to留意interact with與～互動=communicate with
If employees greet or casually chat with the receptionist, that’s evidence of a warm environment where all workers are treated as deserving of equal respect.
如果其他員工會和接待人員打招呼，或輕鬆地聊天，代表這間公司是一個有溫度的工作環境，所有員工都受到平等對待。
be treated as被當作～對待
Once you’re in the main workspace, look out for signs that employees feel comfortable personalizing their areas. Be sure to scan desks and cubicles.
一旦你進入主要工作區，看看是否有線索顯示員工用最自在的方式佈置自己的個人工作區。記得掃視一下桌子和座位，
workspace(n.)=workplace工作場所look out for留意personalize(v.)使具個人特色be sure to RV確保、確認=make sure to RV
Are there photos of family and friends? Are flowers or plants present? These subtle details show a real sense of engagement, and that people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.
上面有員工的家人或朋友的照片嗎？有放盆栽嗎？這些微小的細節顯示員工在這間公司的投入程度，也表示公司鼓勵員工在職場真正做自己。
engagement(n.)歸屬感be encouraged to RV受到鼓勵而做某事
As you head out after your interview, you’ll probably go to the bathroom. Look for details like signage of reminders to flush the toilet. This can give you a glimpse of the employees’ personal habits.
當面試完離開公司，你大概會去一趟廁所。注意一下廁所的小細節，比方說廁所有沒有貼標示，請員工記得沖水？這種細節讓你可以一窺員工個人的習慣。
head out離開=leavesignage(n.)標示a glimpse of一窺
See if there are nice hand soaps or even company-provided tampons. These items demonstrate the company’s respect for their employees, especially females.
另外也看看廁所有沒有提供洗手乳或甚至是公司提供的衛生棉條，這些物品顯示公司對員工的尊重，尤其是女性員工。
demonstrate(v.)顯示=show
Most importantly, make sure you know what you are looking for in a company’s culture, values, and personnel.
最重要的是，確定你知道自己在找的是什麼特質，不論是在公司文化、核心價值、或是員工方面。
personnel(n.)全體工作人員=staff
Be sure to treat your interview as an opportunity to gather as much information about your future working environment as possible. After all, the devil is in the details.
記得把面試當作是一個機會，儘量的收集資訊，以便了解未來的工作環境。畢竟，魔鬼藏在細節裡。
treat A as B 將A視為B=regard A as Bgather(v.)收集=collect