English for a job interview

English for a job interview

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  ENGLISH FOR AJOB INTERVIEW THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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   Tell meabout yourself.  This is the dreaded, classic, open-ended interview question and likely to be among the first. It's your chance to: Introduce your qualifications Good work habits. Be prepared: have a short statement in your mind. Keep it mostly work and career related.
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   Why doyou want to leave your current job? (Why did you leave your last job?) Be careful with this. Avoid trashing other employers and making statements like, "I need more money." Instead, make generic statements such as, "It's a career move."
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   What areyour strengths?  Point out your positive attributes related to the job.  Your ability to prioritize  Your problem-solving skills  Your ability to work under pressure  Your competence to focus on projects  Your professional expertise  Your leadership skills  Your positive attitude  Your interpersonal skills
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   What areyour weaknesses? Everybody has weaknesses, but don't spend too much time on this one and keep it work related. Along with a minor weakness or two, try to point out a couple of weaknesses that the interviewer might see as strengths, such as sometimes being a little too meticulous about the quality of your work. (Avoid saying "I work too hard." It's a predictable, common answer.) For every weakness, offer a strength that compensates for it.
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   Which adjectiveswould you use to describe yourself? • Answer with positive, work-oriented adjectives, such as: conscientious hard-working honest and courteous plus a brief description or example of why each fits you well.
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  • What doyou know about our company? To answer this one, research the company before your interview. Find out where they have been and where they are going. Get the information through: The company website Social networking pages (Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin) If possible talk to the company employees.
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   Why doyou want to work for us? Avoid the predictable, such as, "Because it's a great company." Say why you think it's a great company.
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  • Why shouldI hire you? Point out your positive attributes related to the job, and the good job you've done in the past. Include any compliments you've received from management.
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   What pastaccomplishments gave you satisfaction? Briefly describe one to three work projects that made you proud or earned you pats on the back, promotions, raises, etc. Focus more on achievement than reward.
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   How doyou handle pressure and stress? This is sort of a tricky question, because you're likely already stressed from the interview and the interviewer can see if you're handling it well or not. Everybody feels stress, but the degree varies. Exercising, relaxing with a good book, socializing with friends or turning stress into productive energy are correct answers.
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   Where doyou see yourself five (ten or fifteen) years from now? Explain your career-advancement goals. Your interviewer is more interested in your future professional plans. It's a good idea to tell your potential new boss that you'd like to earn a senior or management position.
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   Do youhave any question for me? Always have some questions prepared: How would my performance be evaluated? What opportunities for advancement exist? Is there a training program? What would my responsabilities and duties be? Where will I be working?
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