"How To Do Job Interview in English"

How To Do Job Interview in English

This episode of the ABS podcast provides a comprehensive guide on how to navigate job interviews conducted in English. Host Davina covers es

Key takeaways

• Use the 'present-past-future' formula to answer the 'tell me about yourself' question effectively.
• When discussing strengths, provide concrete evidence rather than a generic list of skills.

Main topics

• Interview Preparation
• Self-Introduction Techniques

Notable quotes

If you need a formula, try present past future.

Conclusion

The episode serves as a practical toolkit for job seekers looking to b

Transcript preview

Speaker 1 (0:11) Hello, what's up guys? I'm your host, Davina. Welcome to the ABS podcast, episode 1. How to do job interview in English. Today, I want to look at how to prepare for an interview in English. When I say prepare, I'm not talking about making an appointment at the hair salon or picking out a cleanser. I'm talking about doing some research, anticipating while you ask, and practicing how to respond. Speaker 1 (0:56) Yeah, I know I always going on about preparation, but this time it not just a suggestion It is essential if you do it right you will be able to head into the interview feeling relaxed and confident and that will increase your change of landing the job Now here's the things most interview cover some basic territory Sure, you might get a couple of curveballs, but for the most part, you can predict what question you will be asked, and that means you can plan your answer. I don't mean to scrape your answer, it's pretty tough to appear authentic and natural while delivering a memorized response, but you can outline your answer and practice your delivery. So, how do we go about doing that? Well, let's start by talking out how to introduce yourself in an interview in English. The old tell me about yourself question. It's amazing how many people are thrown by this question or fumble through an awkward response as they wait for the real interview question. But first impressions are important and you need a good answer for tell me about yourself. My advice is to keep it succinct instead of rambling on, keep it professional but show passion and keep it positive. And if you need a formula, try present past future. How does that work? Take out this example. I'm currently a marketing manager with a medium-sized software firm. Since I was young, I love writing and design and all things Dutch. So in university, marketing felt like the perfect fit and I went straight for colleague to IMB when I worked for five years. I'm happy with what I've accomplished, but I'm really looking for a new challenge now. In that example, you heard me mention my current position, my education, and work background. The change I want in the future, if you muster, you're telling me about yourself, bitch. You can practice responding to the next most common English interview question, what are your strengths? First, a don't. Don't give them a laundry list of random skills like, well, I'm good at communication, organizing, teamwork, and I take all the initiative all the time. That's totally forgettable. Instead, choose two or three important strengths that relate directly to the position you are applying. For choose ones that will set you apart for others and give some evidence. So, if you're applying for a marketing manager position, you might say, people tell me that I'm a creative manager. I can motivate a team and make people feel appreciated. For example, our team recently tackled a tough project for a really demanding client. And did you notice that I said people tell me that I'm a creative manager? It's not just your opinion. You're telling them that other people think so too. Now, I wouldn't necessarily take the same approach to the next type of question you are about to face, and which you probably dread answering, the what are your weaknesses question. Yes, sure, to get this question in a job interview, so you'd better be ready for it. Three