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The document provides information about job interviews, including what a job interview is, why employers conduct interviews, tips for success in an interview, common interview questions, and how to answer those questions. It details the structure and goals of an interview from both the employer and applicant perspectives.

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Job Interview - Business English

The document provides information about job interviews, including what a job interview is, why employers conduct interviews, tips for success in an interview, common interview questions, and how to answer those questions. It details the structure and goals of an interview from both the employer and applicant perspectives.

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Business

English

Job Interview
What is a job interview?
Job interview is an interview consisting of a conversation
between a job applicant and a representative of an employer
which is conducted to assess whether the applicant should be
hired.

Point before •
•
Do a small talk
Arrive 5-15 minutes early

interview •
•
Well-dressed
Make a good impression
Why do employers interview?
To find out 3 things:
• Will you be able to do the job
• Are you really motivated to do the job
• Will you fit into the position

• Be punctual
Tips for Success • Read about the company
• Re se arch the p osition b e ing
Interview applied for
• Practice before the interview
What should you do during interview?

• Be kind and respectful


• Confidence
• Always smile
• Pay close attention to what the interview
• Speak clearly, listen carefully
• Don’t give the impression that you are only interested in salary
• Don’t take cell phone, turn it off during the interview
Common Interview Questions
• Tell me a little bit about yourself?
Who you are as a person, education, work experience, organization,
experience, skills, ability to work with people, etc.

• I studied accounting... (for events that started and finished in the past)
• I’ve been working for... (for events that started in the past and continue
to the present)
• I have a lot experience in... (areas of your past work)
• I’d like to... (to describe your future hopes/goals)
• I’m very interested in... (the company’s current activities)
Common Interview Questions
• What were some of your responsibilities at your last job?
You’ll probably will be asked questions about your previous job
or your current job.

• I was responsible for... (negotiating contracts)


• I was in charge of... (advertising)
• I worked with... (Zed company/ Peter Druckers)
• My day to day work involved... ( doing market research)
Common Interview Questions

• Tell me about one of your biggest accomplishments?


• Tell me about problem you faced, and how you handled it?

Answer with STAR strategy


• Describe the Situation or Task
• Tell the Action you took
• Describe the Results
Common Interview Questions
• Why do you want this job?
• Why are you interested in this position?
• Why do you want to work for this company?

• I know that this company has been developing innovative products. I’d love
to use my creative programming skills in these projects.
• The job involves editing and proofreading, and those are two of my
strongest skills.
• One thing that impresses me about this company is how much you care
about your customers. I also have a real passion for customer service, so
i’d love to join your company.
Common Interview Questions
• What is your strenghts and weaknesses?
Possible answer for strenghts:
• I have a great communication
• I’m a quick learner
• i’m a hard worker

To talk about your weaknesses, say your weak point and also say something
you are doing to improve it.
• I tend to focus on the ‘big picture’ of the work so much that I’m inattentive
to the smaller details. That’s why I always make sure to work with a team
member who detail-oriented.
• I work very independently and don’t look for feedback from others.
However, in my last job I join group project, and it really helped me.
Common Interview Questions
• Why are you leaving your current job?
Don’t say:
• I don’t enjoy the job/area/company
• I lost my job/ I was fired
• I’m bored in my current job/ I didn’t like the work

But say:
• I’d like to take my career in a new direction.
• There weren’t very many opportunities for advacement, so I’m looking
for a position where I can grow with the company.
• I’d like to f ind a position that’s a better match for my skills and career
goals.
Common Interview Questions

• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

• Why should we hire you?

• Do you know about our company?

• What will you do if we don’t hire you?


Thank You

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