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How to prepare for a job interview in English
10 key questions in an interview in English
Interviewing for a job can often make us all feel quite stressed. We want to make a good impression in order to get the job, and at the same time we have to avoid getting so anxious that we say or do the wrong thing. When you do an interview in English, the difficulties increase significantly. To help you out, we have compiled the 10 most common and important questions to help you be prepared and pass your interview with flying colours.
When it comes to an interview in English, preparation is essential because it allows you to feel confident. Do some research: find out about the company's history and mission to get a general idea of what the interviewer might ask you. In fact, you will usually be asked questions to find out whether or not you are suitable for the position and the company in general. The most common questions are:
Tell me about yourself
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
Why would you like to work here?
Take your time deciding how to answer and be prepared to give examples that refer to your background, your education and your previous work experience. But avoid memorizing sentences, a trick that has no positive result; on the contrary, it will make you look unnatural. If you don't understand the question, ask the interviewer to repeat it. It won't affect the result.
Simulating your potential interview in English is a useful way to help you practice speaking as naturally as possible. If you can, find a friend who can play the role of the recruiter and ask you the questions, then give you feedback on your answers. Alternatively, you can record your interview simulation to understand which parts you need to improve.
Pay special attention to the speed and clarity of your speech. It is important to be perfectly understandable, so speak slowly without letting your nerves get the better of you and speeding up your pace, making you seem.