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        It’s not hard to mess up an interview. Most people feel nervous sitting across from a hiring manager, answering questions that effectively open themselves up for judgment. (22) [And your chances of being more carefully considered for the job can quickly go downhill just by saying the wrong thing at the wrong time.] 

        (23) [The most obvious thing not to do is complain.] Employers want to hire positive people. Talking about a previous job negatively raises concerns that you might be difficult to manage, or you might be someone that blames management for your own poor performance. Don’t say that you’ve moved around in jobs because you haven’t found the right fit or feel that you were not challenged enough. Statements like these will make you sound aimless and lost. An interviewer may well think: why would this role be any different for you？ You will probably leave here in six months.

        It also begs the question of what type of relationship you had with your manager. It doesn’t sound like you had open communication with him or her. (24) [Managers usually love people who can self-sustain and enable growth through taking initiative,] who are strong at following through their work and who bring ideas and solutions to the table. If you were in a management or leadership position when discussing your current role, never take all the credit for accomplishments or achievements. Emphasize your team and how through their talents your vision was realized. Most successful leaders know that they are only as good as their team. And acknowledging this in an interview will go a long way towards suggesting that you might be the right person for the position you are applying for.

        Lastly, have a good idea of what your role will be, and try and convey the idea that you’re flexible. Asking what your role will be suggest you will limit yourself purely to what is expected of you. In reality, your role is whatever you make of it. (25) [This is especially true in small companies, where the ability to adapt and take on new responsibilities is highly valued.] And this is equally important, if you’re just starting out. Entry level interviewees would do well to demonstrate a broad set of skills in most interviews. It’s important to have a wide skill set. As many startups and small companies are moving really fast, employers are looking for candidates that are intelligent and can quickly adapt and excel in a growing company.

25. What is especially important for those working in a small company?（对于那些在小公司工作的人来说，什么特别重要？）

解析：A。录音中提到，尤其在小公司里，适应和承担新责任的能力受到高度重视。A项与题意相符，其中Ability原词复现，shoulder new responsibilities是录音中take on new responsibilities的同义替换，故为正确答案。

错项排除：B项利用录音中的role进行干扰，但录音中的role指的是工作角色，并不是担任多个角色，故B项排除。C项利用录音中的flexible进行干扰，但schedules在录音中无依据，故排除。D项利用录音中的skills进行干扰，但录音中是说在面试中展示广泛的技能，并不是与同事沟通的技能，故D项错误。