JOB
INTERVIEW
BUSINESS ENGLISH
Job Interview is a type of
interview in which it consists of a
conversation between a job applicant
and a representative of an employer.
In addition, this kind of interview is
conducted to assess whether or
not, the applicant should be hired.
Thus, this interview requires your
preparation and carefulness.
THINGS TO
DO BEFOREHAND
Know about yourself to the fullest might help.
Knowing how to overcome your nervousness might
help a lot.
Find out about possible questions that might appear
as well as possible answers.
Make sure that you understand how to explain
or describe every single point inside your
application document.
Do a mini research about the position you apply.
Dress properly once you’re about to
attend the job interview.
Consider your manner during the
interview.
Do not be too casual and don’t be too
stiff.
Minimalize your movement.
Do not look away when answering the
question. THINGS TO DO
Do not take too long when answering a
certain question. DURING THE
First Impressions: the first words you speak count
“it is a pleasure meeting with you” INTERVIEW
“thank you for for scheduling this time to meet”
Walk and show confidence:
People who walk 10% faster than they normally do are
¡perceived as getting more done
GET STARTED
WITH A JOB
INTERVIEW
Before directly heading to specific questions, usually you would
be asked to describe or tell the one interviewing you about
yourself first.
ABOUT
YOURSELF
Name (if you think it’s necessary)
Your latest education
Your experiences as well as
your achievements (if any)
note: choose the best one or two related
ones to represent you
SOME COMMON &
POSSIBLE QUESTIONS IN
A JOB INTERVIEW
How do you know about this job?
What do you know about this company ?
What interests you about this role?
What motivates you?
Why are you leaving your previous job?
What are your goals in the future?
Where do you see yourself in the upcoming 4/5 years?
Why should we hire you?
What makes you unique?
What is your greatest challenge and how do you deal
with/overcome/cope with that?
How do you handle your stress (especially when it
comes to the work you’re doing) ?
How much salary do you expect/want per month?
How much earning do you want to get per month?
How much money do you want to earn?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
DESCRIBING
STRENGTHS
AND WEAKNESSES
When you are encountering an interview, you would
probably be dealing with the question “What are your
strengths and weaknesses?” This type of question is
supposed to be easy to answer as it refers to your
personalities. However, it does not work that way
for most people as they are afraid of bragging too
much or risk. Therefore, we would probably need to
learn how to deal with this type of question
(considering that even the most experienced
candidate would also be struggling with it). It is
important to be prepared when it comes to
this kind of question.
Flexible
STRENGTHS
Focused
Creative
Open-minded
Scheduled
Organized
Innovative
High self confident
Independent and decisive
Hard-working and determined
WEAKNESSES
Indecisive
Overly detail oriented
Overly analytical
Nervous
Dealing with new people
Easy to forget
Some Tips to Deal with
This Kind of Question
Explain briefly and clearly (to avoid unnecessary information).
When telling the weaknesses, give the truest information but arrange your
words carefully (to minimalize the risks). Mentioning what you have been doing
to deal with your weakness might help.
Try to avoid mentioning the weakness that has relation to the job.
Being convinced and convincing when you’re telling your strengths (to rise the
possibilities of being hired. also mentioning the strengths that have relation to
the job)
It is okay to not be able to answer a certain question. Do not panic when
it happens to you. However, you cannot just leave the answer “I do not
know”. You must add at least a respond/reason to your answer. In
addition, you could also ask time to think about the answer (if possible),
skip and go to the next question, and get back to the question later with
the answer.
Example
I am sorry/ apologize, Is it possible that we talk about this
question later? I’ve been in that kind of situation. I just need
more time to arrange my answer.
I don’t know how to answer such question. However, I could try
to find out the best possible answer related to this question
immediately as soon as I get back from the interview.
Thankyou!
Goodluck for your interview