💼 English for Job Interviews
🔊 What the Interviewer Might Ask
- “I’m looking for someone who can…”
- “What do you know about our company?”
- “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”
- “Tell me about your employment history.”
- “Why are you interested in this position?”
🗣️ How to Respond in English
- “I’ve had experience with…”
- “I’m very organized and good at managing people.”
- “I was working for 10 years as a marketing executive.”
- “I’m ambitious, independent, and a team player.”
🎭 Sample Interview Dialogue
Petra: Hi, I’ve come about the job interview.
Employer: Please take a seat. I see you worked in marketing. What was that like?
Petra: It was interesting, but I’m looking for something more challenging.
Employer: And what makes you suitable for this job?
Petra: I’m organized, I’ve got experience in sales, and I know how to motivate teams.
Employer: What do you know about our company?
Petra: It was recently bought out by an Australian conglomerate, and the acting CEO is Jane Mayers.
Employer: Impressive!
Employer: Please take a seat. I see you worked in marketing. What was that like?
Petra: It was interesting, but I’m looking for something more challenging.
Employer: And what makes you suitable for this job?
Petra: I’m organized, I’ve got experience in sales, and I know how to motivate teams.
Employer: What do you know about our company?
Petra: It was recently bought out by an Australian conglomerate, and the acting CEO is Jane Mayers.
Employer: Impressive!
📚 Vocabulary Glossary
- Challenging: Something that tests your ability.
- Apply for a job: To formally ask for a job.
- Conglomerate: A large company with many smaller businesses.
- CEO: Chief Executive Officer – the person who runs the company.
