English JOB

Interview Course
Prepare for your Interview
in less than 2 weeks!
By listening and answering questions

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 IF YOU WANT TO SUCCEED: COMMON MISTAKES:

Show enthusiasm for the position and company. o Not knowing yourself well enough. (Your skills, goals, strengths
or weaknesses)
Be concise. Always answer the question asked. o Not being on time.
o Not researching the company.
Be yourself and show the employer why you are unique. o Not getting to the point. (Not being concise)
o Not putting yourself in the interviewer's shoes. (And focus
more on what you want from the position)
Be prepared to answer uncomfortable questions.
o Not being honest.
Practice. Practice. Practice.
TELEPHONE AND VIDEO CONFERENCE INTERVIEW TIPS:
Don't focus only on your qualifications, strengths, and
weaknesses. Disable your alarms or any other distractions.

Focus on what the employer expects from you. If your interview is over the phone, smile, and make
gestures. This way you can add personality to your voice.
The employer wants to hire someone who matches the
qualifications for the job, and that will have a great Dress professionally. It will help you get into the interview
performance in the enterprise. mode.

Perform several test video-calls before the job interview.

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 Get comfortable seeing yourself on camera.

HOW TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS?

Structure your answers by entering KEYWORDS and not long phrases.

Write them down on a piece of paper.

Each time you answer a question, check your keywords.

You'll notice how this trick will help you respond more naturally.

Practice your speaking with the mini-story technique.

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1. WHY SHOULD I HIRE YOU? Be natural: Don't mention just the aspects like a robot.
Be concise.

Georgiana's Comment:
Many people focus mainly on what to answer, but it is vital how
Similar questions
you answer. The interviewer will take a close look at your self- Why are you the best candidate for the job?
confidence and preparation, so it is critical that you prepare this Why do you want this job?
beforehand. What would you bring to the position?
Memorize 3-4 good aspects that fit with the job requirements. Tell me something that is not on your CV (resume).
They can be specific skills, backgrounds, degrees, etc. Then you Vocabulary:
can mention them. In an interview, you sell yourself. You can use some of these
Tips: words:
Focus on the company's needs: confident, proactive, adaptable/flexible, reliable, determined,
o Don't say things like: I need the money; the location efficient, experienced, innovative, methodical, trustworthy,
is close to where I live. team worker, self-disciplined, practical, supervision

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 empathetic, enthusiastic, motivated, outgoing, friendly. about this information. After each question, there is a
silence for about 5-6 seconds. Try to answer the question.
Short answers are fine. After the silence, I will give you an
Example: answer so you can compare. Of course, you can pause and
look at the text if you want to. Remember that a short,
quick answer is better than a slow, hesitant one. Repeat
WHY SHOULD I HIRE YOU? the process as many times as you need.
"Well, this position requires to be proactive and to work without
supervision. I worked in a similar position for five years with
excellent results. In general, I am quite self-disciplined because I Let's get started!
am usually enthusiastic and motivated. My degree in engineering
helps me to be able to solve a variety of problems, but because I Jason is a proactive man who likes working without supervision.
am an outgoing person, I can easily work in a team."
Are you Jason?
Yes. My name is Jason.

Now let's practice this example with a mini-story:

Jason, are you lazy?
No. No. I'm not lazy. On the contrary, I'm proactive. I'm a

Mini-Story proactive man.

(Improve your speaking!)

Here's how the mini-story technique works:

I give you information about something. I ask questions

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Do you prefer to work under supervision? Why are you, self-disciplined? Why?
No. I don't prefer to work under supervision. I prefer to work Because I'm enthusiastic and motivated about my work.
without any supervision.

He worked in a similar position five years ago with excellent

results.

Did you work in a similar position three years ago?

No. No. Not 3 years ago. I worked in a similar position 5 years ago.

Did you work in a different position?

No! I didn't work in a different position. I worked in a similar
position.

When did you work in a similar position? Last year?

Not last year but five years ago. I worked in a similar position five
years ago.

In general, he's quite self-disciplined because he's usually

enthusiastic and motivated.

Jason, are you self-disciplined?

Yes! I'm self-disciplined.

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What keeps you self-disciplined? What's your secret? It's easy for me to work in a team because I'm an outgoing person.
I'm self- disciplined because I'm usually motivated about my job.

His degree in engineering helps him to solve a variety of problems.

Do you have a degree?

Yes! I have a degree.

Do you have a degree in science?

No. No. I don't have a degree in science. I have a degree in
engineering.

Are you a problem solver?

Yes. I'm a problem solver. In fact, I can solve a variety of problems.

He's an outgoing person, so he can easily work in a team.

Jason, are you shy?

No. No. I'm not shy at all. I'm an outgoing person.

Is it difficult for you to work in a team?

No! It isn't difficult for me to work in a team. It's quite easy,
actually.
And why is it easy for you to work in a team?
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2. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF. Vocabulary:
Introvert, dedicated, hardworking, confident, dependable, and
outstanding
Georgiana's comment:
My suggestion is to put yourself in the shoes of the interviewer to
imagine what he or she needs to know about you. Example:

Tips: TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF.

o Don't give a long recitation of your CV (resume). "I have spent the last three years developing my skills as a
o It isn't the time to mention that you love dancing and poker. customer service manager for HM Company, where I have won
several awards, and I have been promoted twice. I am excited
Give a concise answer; this means that you should get to about managing teams and solving customer problems, and I am
the point or to keep it short. looking for a new role that will challenge me."
Include the most relevant experience that shows that you Let's practice this example with a mini-story:
are the best candidate for this position.
Share some information about your achievements and
goals. Mini-Story
(Improve your speaking!)
Similar questions:
What would you like me to know about you? Remember to give short answers. You can compare your
answer with mine. And repeat the process as many times
What should I know about you?
as you need.
Can you just walk me through your background?
Let's get started!
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 I've been promoted twice.
Tom has spent the last three years developing his skills as Have you been promoted for times?
customer service manager for HM Company. No. No. As I just said, in three years, I've been promoted twice.
He's excited about managing teams and solving customer
Tom, how many years of experience do you have as a problems.
customer service manager?
Three years. I have spent three years working as a customer Do you get bored of managing teams?
service manager. No. I don't ever get bored. In fact, I'm really excited about
managing teams.
Have you worked as a customer service manager for only
one year? What do you get excited about?
No. No. I haven't worked only for one year. I have worked as a About managing teams. I get excited about managing teams.
customer service manager for three years. Do you consider yourself a problem solver?
Have you worked for HM Company or MH? Yes. Yes. I'm a problem solver. I'm excited about solving customer
No. I haven't worked for MH. I worked as a customer service problems.
manager for the HM Company.
Tom is looking for a new role that will challenge him.
There he had won several awards and had been promoted twice.
Are you looking for a similar role in our company?
Did you get to win anything while working at HM? No. I'm not looking for a similar role. I'm looking for a new
Yes. There I had won several awards. role.

Have you ever been promoted in these three years? What kind of role? New or old?
Yes. I have been promoted twice. In these three years New role. I'm looking for a new role. I'm not looking for an old
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role. Similar questions:
• Why Should I Hire You?
Are you afraid of challenges? • What Do You Know About Us?
No. No. I'm not afraid of challenges. In fact, I'm looking for a new • Why are you interested in this position?
role that will challenge me.
Vocabulary:
excellent match, skills, develop, deliver
3. WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN
WORKING FOR THIS COMPANY? Example:

Georgiana's comment: WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WORKING FOR THIS

You will need to research the company and the job description so COMPANY?
you can give an accurate answer. This question is not about you "I consider that my skills and experience make me an excellent match
and what you want. The employer wishes to see that you are for the job requirements. Besides, I like the idea of helping to develop
excited about the job offer and that you have spent some time new projects, and I'm certain I could start delivering results from Day
1."
learning about the company and the position.

Let's practice this example with a mini-story:

Tips:
o Don't give a too-general answer that could apply to any
company by saying something like this: "It's great, and I'd love
to work here."

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 She likes the idea of helping to develop new projects.
Mini-Story
(Improve your speaking!) Do you dislike the idea of developing projects?
No. I don't dislike the idea of developing projects. In fact, I like the
idea of developing projects.
Give short answers and repeat the process as many times
as you need.
Old projects or new projects?
Let's start! No. I don't like developing old projects. I prefer the new projects. I
like the idea of developing new projects.
Lisa considers that her skills and experience make her an excellent
match for the job requirements. What would you like to do exactly? Starting your own company?
No. No. I wouldn't like starting my own company. I would like to
Lisa, do you have enough skills for this job? develop new projects but not in my own company.
Yes. I have enough skills for this job.
Lisa is certain that she could start delivering results from Day 1.
How about your experience? Do you have enough experience for
this position? Lisa, are you certain that you could start delivering goods?
Yes. I consider that I have enough experience and the skills for this No. I'm not certain about delivering goods. I'm certain I could start
position. delivering results.

Do you think that you can match the job requirements? Are you sure that you could start delivering results?
Yes. I'm sure I'm a perfect match for the job requirements. Yes. I'm sure that I could start delivering results.

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When could you start delivering results? Right away or in one Tell me about your experience.
year?
Not in one year. I could start delivering results immediately. I
could deliver results right away. Vocabulary:
achievements, accomplishments, responsibilities,
right-hand man

Example:
4. DESCRIBE YOUR CURRENT OR
MOST RECENT JOB ROLE. DESCRIBE YOUR CURRENT OR MOST RECENT JOB ROLE.
"I am currently an administrative assistant. I am essentially the
right-hand man, as I am in charge of our calendar, event planning,
Georgiana's comment: and I answer any questions one may have when visiting our
Be prepared to describe your top achievements company. My job is to take care of all the small details so that the
(accomplishments) and responsibilities in this job. Focus on the manager can focus on the major projects at hand."
most relevant areas to the work that you would be doing if hired.

Tips: Now, it's time to practice with a mini-story:

o Don't try to describe absolutely everything that you do. Focus
on job requirements.
Define any unfamiliar terms. Explain details that could be
confusing.

Similar questions:
What is your most recent/relevant experience?
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 Yes. He has many responsibilities.
Mini-Story
(Improve your speaking!) Is he in charge of the calendar?
Yes. He's in charge of the calendar.
Let's get started!
Is he also in charge of event planning?
Yes. He's also in charge of event planning.
Stanley currently an administrative assistant. He's essentially the
right-hand man.
Does he have any other responsibility?
Yes. He answers any questions one may have when visiting the
Is Stanley the manager?
No. Stanley isn't the manager. He's the administrative assistant. company.

His job is to take care of all the small details so that the manager
can focus on the major projects at hand."
Is he currently the administrative assistant or five years ago?
Not five years ago. He's currently the administrative assistant.
Does he take care of all the big details?
Right now, he's the administrative assistant.
No. No. He doesn't take care of all the big details. He takes care of
all the small details.
Is Stanley the right-hand man or the left-hand man?
Stanley isn't the left-hand man. He's the right-hand man.
Why does he take care of all the small details?
So that the manager can focus on the major projects.
He's in charge of the calendar, event planning, and he answers any
questions one may have when visiting the company.
Can the manager focus on the major projects at hand?
Yes. The manager can focus on the major projects at hand.
Does he have any responsibilities?
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 Tips:
o Don't overthink or hesitate too much! "Well, that's a tough
question. I don't know what I'll be doing in 5 years..."

Show the employer that you are excited about the job and
clarify that this is a significant step in your career right now.

Similar questions:
What is your ideal job at this stage in your career?
What are your long-term career goals?
5. WHERE DO YOU SEE What are you looking for?
YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS? How do you define success?

Vocabulary:
Georgiana's comment: excel, big step, motivated, long-term, goal, position, impact
What the employer wants to know is for how long are you Example:
planning to work for the company and how well you are going to
fit in this position. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS?
"In five years from now, I would like to excel in the position you
are offering me and get involved in long-term projects as much
as possible. I would love to see myself in the middle-level
management position where I can make a positive impact
on my subordinates."

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It's time to practice with a mini-story: "I also want to get involved in long-term projects as much as
possible."

Mini-Story Would you like to get involved in short-term projects?

No. I wouldn't like to get involved in short-term projects. I'd like to
(Improve your speaking!)
get involved in long-term projects.

Let's start! How often would you like to get involved in long-term projects?
As much as possible. I'd like to get involved in long-term projects
"In five years from now, I would like to excel in the position you as often as possible.
are offering me."
"I would love to see myself in the middle-level management
When would you like to excel in the position, we're offering position, where I can make a positive impact on my subordinates."
you?Five years from now, I would like to excel in the position you
are offering me. Would you love to see yourself in the top-level management
position?
Would you like to excel in the position we're offering you? No. Five years from now, I'd love to see myself in the middle-level
Yes. I'd like to excel in the position you're offering me. Or in other management position.
words, I'd like to outperform the position.
Would you prefer to continue working as a low-level manager?
Who would like to excel in the position? No. No. As I just said earlier, five years from now, I'd love to see
Me. Five years from now, I'd like to excel in the position you're myself in the middle-level management position.
offering me.
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 Would you like to make a negative impact on your subordinates?
No! On the contrary. I'd like to make a positive impact on my
subordinates.

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