M: Can you give me advice about being successful at a new job? I start mine next week.
男:你能给我一些顺利适应新工作的建议吗?我下周就要入职了。
W: Sure. It's important not to undermine the significance of the first few days of your job, since this is the best time to create a solid first impression.
女:当然可以。入职最初几天的重要性不容小觑,这是留下良好第一印象的最佳时机。
M: That's a good point. I'll need to collaborate with my co-workers,
男:说得很有道理。我需要和同事配合工作,
and I'm very aware of just how important others are for my success at work.
我也清楚同事对我能否做好工作至关重要。
W: It's also important to understand your role thoroughly to gain a comprehensive picture of your job.
女:同时你要彻底吃透自己的岗位职责,全面了解本职工作。
The most important thing for you to do at first is to understand your role from multiple perspectives.
刚入职时最重要的一件事,就是从多个角度认清自己的岗位定位。
M: Why is that?
男:为什么要这样做?
W: Well, what you do at work is not just limited to your job description.
女:你日常要做的工作不只是岗位职责说明书上写的内容。
You need to consider how your work relates to other people within the organization.
你要清楚自己的工作和公司里其他同事的关联。
M: Oh, right. So, for example, certain reports that I create at the end of the month may be used by a team in another department.
男:原来是这样。举个例子,我月底整理的部分报表,别的部门团队可能会用到。
W: That's right. And in that respect, it's also important to learn about the business to see the big picture.
女:没错。正因如此,你还要熟悉公司业务,建立全局思维。
M: You mean like knowing about the history of the company?
男:你的意思是去了解公司发展史吗?
W: Kind of, but more like knowing the details of the products and services that the company exists to deliver.
女:算是一方面,但更关键的是熟悉公司主营产品与服务的各项细节。
Learning about the business will give you a chance to understand how your role fits into the bigger picture.
熟悉业务能让你明白,你的岗位在整个业务体系中处于什么位置。
M: Okay. I'm feeling a bit uneasy about meeting my boss as well.
男:明白了。另外一想到要见领导,我心里就有点忐忑。
W: That's to be expected. However, it's crucial that you get to know the people who have decision-making authority to gain insight regarding how the business is run and decisions are made.
女:这种心情很正常。但你一定要多接触掌握决策权的管理层,这样才能摸清公司的运营模式与决策流程。
M: Great advice. Thanks!
男:这些建议太有用了,谢谢你!
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
第 12 至 15 小题基于你刚刚听到的这段对话。
Question 12. What advice does the man want to get from the woman?
问题 12:男士想向女士寻求哪方面的建议?
Question 13. What does the woman say is the most important thing for the man to do at first?
问题 13:女士说男士刚入职最该做的事是什么?
Question 14. What does the man say he is feeling a bit uneasy about?
问题 14:男士表示什么事让他感到有些不安?
Question 15. What does the woman suggest the man do to gain insight about the running of the business?
问题 15:女士建议男士怎么做,才能了解公司的运营方式?
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