📘 Job/Internship Interview Material

1. Introduction to Job Interview

A job or internship interview is a formal meeting where an employer asks questions to learn
more about a candidate’s skills, experiences, and personality. The goal is to see if the
candidate is suitable for the position.

2. Useful Expressions in an Interview

a. Greeting & Introduction

 “Good morning, thank you for having me.”

 “It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
 “My name is …, and I’m excited about this opportunity.”

b. Talking About Yourself

 “I am a student of … majoring in … at … school.”

 “I describe myself as a hardworking, responsible, and fast learner.”
 “My strength is …, while I am improving on ….”

c. Answering Questions

 “I have experience in ….”

 “I would like to apply my knowledge in ….”
 “I am eager to learn and contribute to your company.”

d. Closing the Interview

 “Thank you for your time and consideration.”

 “I look forward to hearing from you.”
 “It would be an honor to join your team.”

3. Common Interview Questions & Sample Answers

Q1. Tell me about yourself.
👉 “My name is Rani. I am a student of SMK majoring in Marketing. I am passionate about
customer service and communication. I consider myself friendly and hardworking.”

Q2. Why do you want to work/intern here?

👉 “I am interested in this company because it has a good reputation and provides
opportunities to learn about real workplace experience. I want to apply my knowledge and
develop new skills.”

Q3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

👉 “My strength is that I can work well in a team and communicate clearly. My weakness is
that I sometimes get nervous speaking in public, but I am practicing to improve.”

Q4. Do you have any experience?

👉 “Yes, I joined school projects where I practiced teamwork and time management. I also
completed on-the-job training at ….”

Q5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

👉 “I see myself working in a professional environment where I can continue to grow and take
on more responsibilities.”

Q6. Why should we hire you?

👉 “Because I am eager to learn, I adapt quickly, and I am committed to giving my best
performance.”

4. Interview Role-Play Practice

👩 Interviewer: “Good morning. Please introduce yourself.”
👨 Candidate: “Good morning. Thank you for this opportunity. My name is Arif, I am a
student of SMK majoring in Office Administration. I am disciplined, organized, and ready to
learn.”

👩 Interviewer: “Why do you want to join our company?”

👨 Candidate: “I want to gain real experience in office administration and learn from
professionals. I believe this internship will help me improve my skills.”

👩 Interviewer: “What can you contribute to our company?”

👨 Candidate: “I can contribute my skills in communication and organization. I am also
willing to assist with tasks and support the team effectively.”

5. Practice Task for Students

1. Practice answering 5 common interview questions in pairs.
2. Create your own self-introduction (around 1 minute).
3. Role-play an interview: one student as interviewer, one as candidate.
4. Reflect: What answer was strong? What can be improved?

Apakah Anda mau saya buatkan worksheet latihan interview (dengan soal pilihan ganda,
isian, dan role-play task) agar siswa bisa langsung berlatih?
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pengantar, vocabulary, ungkapan penting, daftar pertanyaan lengkap + contoh jawaban,
hingga latihan role-play dan worksheet.

📘 English Job/Internship Interview

Material
1. Introduction
An interview is a formal conversation between a candidate and an employer. The purpose is
to evaluate whether the candidate is suitable for the job or internship. A good interview
shows:

 Confidence (percaya diri)

 Clarity (jelas dalam berbicara)
 Politeness (sopan santun)
 Readiness (persiapan yang baik)

2. Interview Vocabulary
Vocabulary Meaning Example
Candidate Pelamar "The candidate is ready for the interview."
Employer Pemberi kerja "The employer asked about my skills."
Internship Magang "I am applying for an internship in marketing."
Strengths Kekuatan "My strengths are communication and teamwork."
Weaknesses Kelemahan "My weakness is public speaking."
Skills Keterampilan "I have computer and communication skills."
Responsibility
Tanggung jawab "I always complete my responsibility on time."
"One of my achievements was winning a school
Achievement Pencapaian
competition."

3. Useful Expressions in an Interview

a. Greetings & Introductions
  “Good morning. Thank you for giving me this opportunity.”
 “It’s an honor to be here today.”
 “My name is …, I am a student of ….”

b. Talking About Yourself

 “I am a hardworking and fast learner.”

 “I am passionate about … (e.g. marketing, administration, customer service).”
 “I believe I can contribute positively to your company.”

c. Talking About Experience

 “I have experience in … (school projects, internship, part-time job).”

 “During my training, I learned how to ….”
 “I worked in a team to complete ….”

d. Ending the Interview

 “Thank you for considering my application.”

 “I look forward to contributing to your company.”
 “I hope to hear from you soon.”

4. Common Interview Questions and Model Answers

Q1. Tell me about yourself.
👉 “My name is Aditya. I am a vocational high school student majoring in Office
Administration. I am disciplined, responsible, and eager to learn.”

Q2. Why do you want this job/internship?

👉 “I want this internship because I believe it will give me real working experience and help
me apply my knowledge from school in a professional environment.”

Q3. What are your strengths?

👉 “My strengths are communication skills, teamwork, and adaptability.”

Q4. What are your weaknesses?

👉 “Sometimes I feel nervous when speaking in front of many people, but I am practicing to
improve my confidence.”

Q5. Do you have any relevant experience?

👉 “Yes, I joined several school projects and on-the-job training where I practiced customer
service and teamwork.”

Q6. How do you handle pressure?

👉 “I usually stay calm, focus on the task, and manage my time effectively. I also ask for
advice if necessary.”
Q7. Why should we hire you?
👉 “Because I am enthusiastic, eager to learn, and committed to giving my best effort. I will
adapt quickly and support the team.”

Q8. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

👉 “In 5 years, I hope to have developed my skills and to be working in a professional
company, contributing more responsibilities.”

5. Role-Play Interview Example

👩 Interviewer: “Good morning, please introduce yourself.”
👨 Candidate: “Good morning. Thank you for this chance. My name is Sinta, I am a student of
SMK majoring in Marketing. I am motivated, hardworking, and ready to gain experience in
your company.”

👩 Interviewer: “Why are you interested in our company?”

👨 Candidate: “I am impressed with your company’s reputation. I want to learn from
professionals and apply my marketing knowledge in real situations.”

👩 Interviewer: “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”

👨 Candidate: “My strength is that I can communicate well and work in a team. My weakness
is that I sometimes feel nervous in public speaking, but I am improving by practicing.”

👩 Interviewer: “Why should we accept you as an intern?”

👨 Candidate: “Because I am eager to learn, flexible, and I am confident I can be a good
support to your team.”

👩 Interviewer: “Thank you for your time.”

👨 Candidate: “Thank you very much. I look forward to hearing from you.”

6. Student Practice Activities

A. Pair Work (Role-Play)

 Student A = Interviewer
 Student B = Candidate
Practice at least 5 questions. Switch roles after 5 minutes.

B. Self-Introduction Task

Make a 1–2 minute introduction about yourself including:

1. Name & background

2. Strengths & weaknesses
 3. Why you want the job/internship

C. Worksheet

Part 1 – Multiple Choice

1. What is the purpose of an interview?

a) To test English grammar
b) To evaluate the candidate
c) To give a certificate
d) To make friends
e) To study together
Answer: b
2. Which sentence is correct for ending an interview?
a) “Okay, bye-bye!”
b) “Thank you for considering my application.”
c) “You must hire me.”
d) “See you later, bro.”
e) “I don’t know.”
Answer: b

Part 2 – Fill in the Blank

1. My ______ is communication and teamwork. (strength)

2. I am applying for an ______ in your company. (internship)

Part 3 – Speaking Task

Prepare answers for these questions:

1. Tell me about yourself.

2. Why do you want to join this company?
3. What can you contribute?

🗨️Complete Job/Internship Interview

Dialogue
Interviewer (I) = HR Staff
Candidate (C) = Student/Internship Applicant
Opening

I: Good morning, please have a seat.

C: Good morning. Thank you very much.

I: How are you today?

C: I’m fine, thank you. How about you?
I: I’m good, thank you.

Introduction

I: Could you please introduce yourself?

C: Certainly. My name is Rani Putri. I am a vocational high school student majoring in
Office Administration. I am hardworking, disciplined, and eager to learn.

Motivation & Interest

I: Why are you interested in joining our company?

C: I am impressed with your company’s reputation and work environment. I believe that
joining this internship will give me valuable experience and allow me to apply the skills I
learned at school.

Skills & Strengths

I: What are your strengths?

C: My strengths are good communication, teamwork, and the ability to adapt quickly. I also
enjoy organizing documents and assisting with office tasks.

I: Good. And what about your weaknesses?

C: Sometimes I feel nervous when speaking in front of many people, but I am working to
improve my confidence through practice.

Experience

I: Do you have any experience related to office work?

C: Yes. During my school projects, I was responsible for arranging schedules, handling
correspondence, and working in a team to finish administrative tasks. I also joined a short
internship program at a local company.
Problem-Solving & Work Attitude

I: How do you handle pressure or difficult situations?

C: I usually stay calm and focus on solving the problem step by step. I manage my time well
and, if necessary, I ask for guidance from my supervisor or teammates.

Future Goals

I: Where do you see yourself in five years?

C: In five years, I hope to have developed my skills and be working in a professional
company where I can take more responsibilities and contribute more.

Closing

I: Why should we choose you for this internship?

C: Because I am motivated, fast learning, and committed to doing my best. I believe I can
contribute positively and also gain valuable experience from your company.

I: Thank you for your time. Do you have any questions for me?
C: Yes, could you tell me what kind of tasks I will be responsible for during the internship?

I: Mostly administrative support, assisting staff, and learning company procedures.

C: That sounds excellent. Thank you for the information.

I: Great. We will contact you soon.

C: Thank you very much for the opportunity. I look forward to hearing from you.

I: You’re welcome. Have a nice day.

C: You too. Goodbye