Job Interview

 Job Interview

Definition

Job interview is an  interview consisting of a conversation betwee
n a job applicant and a representative of an employer which is conducted to assess whether the applicant should be hired. Interview are one of the most popularly used devices for employee selection.

Expressions

Here are some useful expressions for the most common types of job interview questions you are likely to be asked in English-speaking countries.

1. Draw attention to your education and qualifications, or any formal training you may have received:

• I graduated from (university/college etc) in (the year)… 
• I studied at (university/college)… 
• I got a diploma in…. and then went on to study...
• I did a Management course in 2018 and this helped me to...
• I am a qualified...

2. Focus on your work experience and your career so far:

• I worked for (company name) as a (job role)…
• I worked in (sector) for (period of time)…
• I was promoted to (job role)…
• I was responsible for...
• I am good at multi-tasking/working under pressure/working to a deadline…
• My strengths are/my strength is communicating well/my ability to solve problems…

3. Describe your best features and what motivates you:

• I am hardworking/ organised/decisive/patient/easy going/a team player/committed/focused/proactive and methodical.
• I am proud of...
• I perform well under pressure.
• I am self-motivated.
• I take pride in my work.

4. Use intensifiers to make stronger statements:

• I am very organised and extremely focused.
• I am really good at showing initiative/presenting information/problem-solving/controlling budgets/achieving objectives/motivating colleagues/meeting deadlines/creating ideas.
• I have very good people skills/management skills/organisational skills.

5. Make sure you highlight your language skills:

• I have effective communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.
• I’ve been using English in my professional life for the past ……years.
• I’ve got a good grasp of the specialised English needed in this post/industry.
• I’ve been working in an English-speaking environment for the past……years.

6. Include any technical expertise or projects that might be relevant to the role:

• I am very proud of (the last project I was involved in) because...
• I have (say how many years) experience working in (the sector)...

7. If appropriate, talk about your background, where you are from, and where you grew up:

• I was born in (country) and grew up in (country).
• I relocated/moved to (country) when I was (age).
• I speak (number) languages.
• I currently live in (country/city/ town).
• I currently live in (country/city) however I would consider relocating if the company required me to do so.

8. Demonstrate you can solve a problem:  

• A good example that comes to mind is...
• In my role as…. I was responsible for...
• Due to (the situation e.g. COVID 19) our company was under a lot of pressure to implement new health and safety measures.
• Our team was under pressure to meet new deadlines.
• I was asked to...

9. It is always a good idea to give examples of how you use your skills in a work setting:

• I was involved in several projects…
• I have managed a large number of projects over the years….
• I set up several new systems.
• I was responsible for implementing the new safety measures…
• This involved……
• I was asked to….

10. You may be asked to talk about how you’d like to develop and where you see yourself in the future:

• I would like to take on more responsibility.
• I’m looking to further my career.
• I would like to further my career, so opportunities for professional development would be important to me.
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Below is an example from my job interview