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1. The document provides advice on how to answer 12 common interview questions for an English-speaking audience, focusing on showing relevant experience, knowledge of the company, and how the candidate would be the best fit. 2. Key recommendations include researching the company thoroughly, having examples that demonstrate skills and teamwork, and being prepared to discuss career goals and salary expectations in relation to the role. 3. The final question suggests candidates also ask the interviewer if they have any doubts about the candidate's suitability for the role to address any concerns.

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English Interview

1. The document provides advice on how to answer 12 common interview questions for an English-speaking audience, focusing on showing relevant experience, knowledge of the company, and how the candidate would be the best fit. 2. Key recommendations include researching the company thoroughly, having examples that demonstrate skills and teamwork, and being prepared to discuss career goals and salary expectations in relation to the role. 3. The final question suggests candidates also ask the interviewer if they have any doubts about the candidate's suitability for the role to address any concerns.

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12 interview questions, and how to answer them to

wow an English-speaking audience!


Find my advice on how to answer the following list of questions you’ll get asked in any English
interview:

1. Tell me a little bit about your experience.

This is your chance to show off your most relevant experience. But always bring everything you say
back to why you want the role, and why you think you’d be the perfect fit.

2. What do you know about us?

Research is everything in an English interview – so use this question to show off what you know
about the company (think their history, mission, values and competitors), and the reasons why you
want to work there.

For extra points, talk about how everything you’ve learned has made you passionate about working
there, and how the role fits in with your career development plan.

3. Knowing what you know about the way we do things here, what
would you change?

Ask yourself what relevant and existing transferable skills you have that could help drive the
organisation forward – and even what additional knowledge you might need to acquire to make an
ever bigger impact.

4. Why do you want to leave your current job?

Your response will say a lot about what you’re looking for in an employer – so answer this question
honestly and objectively.
For example, if the management style at your previous company didn’t suit you, say so. The
interview process is a two-way street – you choose your employer as much as the employer chooses
you.

Though, a word of advice: if you reply with “I want a salary rise”, or “There are no opportunities for
me to grow”, make sure you’re prepared to say why.

5. How would your old boss/team describe you?

Here, the interviewer is testing your self-awareness. Be honest about who you are, but also remember
that English speaking companies will want to hire people they actually like and who show them
respect. So if you’re easy to get on with or a team player, make sure you say so!

6. Tell me about a situation in your previous job where you failed to


meet expectations. How did you deal with that situation?

Don’t worry, the interviewer won’t judge you on your failure. We all make mistakes – they just want
to know how well you cope under pressure. Bonus points if the example involves working in a team.

Most importantly, they’ll be looking for you to respond with the STAR approach:

 Situation. Give them context.


 Task. Tell them what the task entailed.
 Action. Tell them what the issue was, and how you came up with a solution.
 Result. Tell them how you implemented that solution, and what the results were.

7. Tell me an instance where you showed initiative / (insert quality


here).

As with question six, you’ll need to use the STAR – Situation, Task, Action, Result – approach to
structure your answer.
This question can be a great way to showcase yourself as a team player. Think to use an example that
shows how you contributed to wider team or company efforts, and left a legacy.

8. How would you like to see your career develop?

This is your cue to show your ambition and awareness of the potential career paths you could take.

If you can, come up with an answer that aligns your career plan with the role – and company – you’re
applying for. Then use this as leverage to demonstrate how perfect you are for the position, and why
you’d be excited to work there.

9. How can we help you with your career goals?

Your answer to this interview question will be similar to question eight.

Remember that it’s important to show the value you could bring to the company, as well as how the
role fits in with your long-term career development plan.

Demonstrating this awareness will immediately show that the company is a good fit for you, and that
you’ll take the role seriously.

10. What are your salary expectations (and why do you want that
much)?

This is not a trick question. Be honest, transparent and show awareness of your worth.

Always come to the interview with two salary amounts in mind: the one you’re aiming for, and the
lowest one you’d consider walking away with. That way, if the interview turns into a salary
negotiation, you won’t get cornered into accepting any amount you’re unhappy with.

One more thing: be aware that salary expectations always need to be justified, based on your current
base salary, benefits package and, if applicable, your bonus scheme.
So if you’re offered a base salary that looks a bit low, always consider whether the value of the
benefits or bonus scheme you’re offered make up for it.

11. What is your notice period?

This is a pretty common job interview question. Employers ask this so that, if they offered you the
job and you accepted, they’d know when you’d be able to start.

This is also a good time to mention any holidays you’ve got coming up.

12. Do you have any concerns about my suitability for this role?

Now, this final question is not for them to ask you: it’s for you to ask them.

Asking questions throughout an English interview is a good thing. It shows you’re curious and
engaged. But this particular question serves a different purpose.

This question gives you, as the candidate, a golden opportunity to find out whether the interviewer
has any doubts about you.

Because once you know their concerns, you can respond to them. Use your passion and experience to
convince the interviewer that you belong at that company. That they’d be crazy if they picked
anyone else but you. That they should stop the search right now and hire you on the spot.

Some final words of advice


Now that I’ve covered all the bases, I have one final thing to add.

When you’re in the room, try and turn the question-answer interview structure into a conversation.

That’s what an interview should be. A conversation between two (or more) people about whether
they’d be a good fit for each other.
As I’ve said before, the interview process is a two-way street. So don’t miss your opportunity to
make it one.

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