“The purpose of the interview is to get to know applicants beyond their paper application. It’s a chance for applicants to distinguish themselves from the other applicants and show the interviewers what makes them a better candidate,” said Wei Yuquan, the postgraduate dean at Sichuan University.
四川大學(xué)研究生院院長(zhǎng)魏于全表示：“面試的目的是了解學(xué)生論文以外的情況。對(duì)考生們來說，這是一個(gè)令自己從考生大軍中脫穎而出的機(jī)會(huì)，可以向考官證實(shí)自己是個(gè)更好的人選。”

For students looking to further their study after graduation, tips offered by experts and students for the interview also serve as a guideline for their studies.
對(duì)那些想在畢業(yè)后繼續(xù)深造的學(xué)生們來說，專家及學(xué)長(zhǎng)們給出的小訣竅也可以為他們的學(xué)業(yè)點(diǎn)燃一盞指路明燈。

Wu Wentao, 24, a postgraduate majoring in software engineering at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
吳文濤（音譯），24歲，北京郵電大學(xué)軟件工程專業(yè)研究生

“In preparing for the interview it’s important to consider your audience – professors with expertise in different areas. So it’s vital that you read their research papers, books, and other academic work to learn about their interests and fields of study. With this knowledge you can impress the assessors and give the right answers and, more importantly, ask the right questions.
“準(zhǔn)備面試時(shí)，一定要考慮到自己的聽眾——專攻不同領(lǐng)域的教授們。所以你要拜讀他們的研究報(bào)告、著作及其他學(xué)術(shù)作品，了解他們的興趣愛好以及研究領(lǐng)域，這點(diǎn)十分關(guān)鍵。有了一定了解后，你才能打動(dòng)考官們，給出正確答案，更重要的是，提出正確的問題?！?br>

Different schools have a different style of interviewing candidates. This is where online forums for postgraduate study can help. On these forums, students share their experience of being interviewed by a particular professor, some recommend must-read pieces, and some even describe the interviewer’s interest in a particular research area.
每個(gè)高校的考研面試風(fēng)格各不相同。這一點(diǎn)就需要向研究生學(xué)習(xí)論壇來尋求幫助了。在這些論壇上，學(xué)生們分享自己被某位教授面試的經(jīng)歷，有些人推薦了必讀書目，還有人甚至明確寫出某面試官對(duì)某一研究領(lǐng)域的興趣愛好。

Finally, make a list of your own strengths, achievements, and any recognitions you’ve received. Memorize the list and try to use examples from it to answer questions related to these traits confidently.”
最后，列出自己的特長(zhǎng)、成就以及獲得的表彰并牢記于心，回答跟個(gè)人特質(zhì)有關(guān)的問題時(shí)，盡量從中舉例給出有力證明?！?br>

Cui Shangbin, professor in basic mathematics at Sun Yat-sen University
崔尚斌，中山大學(xué)基礎(chǔ)數(shù)學(xué)系教授

“Even if it’s an academic interview, I have to remind students that basic interview etiquette is indispensable. Arrive at the interview location 15 minutes before it begins. Dress appropriately – look neat and professional, which means no jeans, T-shirts or shorts.
“雖然只是一個(gè)學(xué)術(shù)面試，我不得不提醒學(xué)生們，基本的面試禮儀是不可缺少的。提前十五分鐘到達(dá)面試地點(diǎn)，著裝要得體——看上去整潔、專業(yè)，不要穿牛仔褲、T恤或者短褲?！?br>

Bring copies of your resume and any papers or presentations you’ve worked on.
帶上幾份個(gè)人簡(jiǎn)歷，以及你參與過的論文或報(bào)告。

You probably won’t be able to explain them all in the time available, but it shows you prepared well for the interview.
在有限的時(shí)間內(nèi)，你或許無法全部闡述這些資料，但這能說明你為面試做了精心準(zhǔn)備。

Address the professors on the panel with their names and titles to show that you’ve done some background research.”
用姓名加頭銜的方式來稱呼面試小組的教授們，證明你之前做了一些背景研究?！?br>

Wang Di, professor of law at China University of Political Science and Law
王迪（音譯），中國(guó)政法大學(xué)法學(xué)教授

“Students should know the program they are applying for very well. This means you need to be able to express your argument fluently when asked why you want to study that degree. How you support your arguments indicates the logic thinking and articulation skills required by the faculty.
“學(xué)生們應(yīng)該對(duì)自己申請(qǐng)的研究生課程了如指掌。當(dāng)被問及為何選擇這一專業(yè)時(shí)，你要能夠流利地表達(dá)自己的觀點(diǎn)。論述的過程決定你是否具備考取該院系所需要的邏輯思維能力和表達(dá)能力?！?br>

Many students pay a lot of attention to the defensive side of the interview – which is answering questions. But successful candidates distinguish themselves by asking the right questions, too. It shows they know the research field well. A good question will also ignite the professors’ interest in the subject and in you immediately. So make sure you do your homework before attending the interview.”
許多學(xué)生過度專注于面試中的防守——即回答問題。但是成功的考生通過恰到好處的發(fā)問脫穎而出。這彰顯出他們對(duì)于研究領(lǐng)域的深入了解。一個(gè)好問題會(huì)立刻引發(fā)考官對(duì)該主題以及你個(gè)人的興趣。因此在參加面試前要做好功課。”