Summary

 

So, now you understand the types of questions an interviewer might use.

Here are some final things to think about for an interview in English. 

• Think about the employer's needs first.

• Emphasize how you will help achieve the company's goals.

• Describe your accomplishments in quantifiable words.

• Explain how your skills and attributes will benefit the organisation.

• Don't downplay your accomplishments or attribute them to luck.

• Be specific in your answers. Avoid rambling or going off on a tangent.

• Ask for clarification if you are unsure of the question.

 

     Good luck!

• Tell me about yourself.

• How would you describe yourself? (character/personality)

• Describe a typical work week.

• Don't you think you have too much experience/you are over-qualified for this job?

• Have you had any failures? / What failures have you had?

• How could you persuade me to recruit you?

• How do you evaluate success?

• How do you feel about your future in the profession?

• How do you plan to achieve those goals?

• How do you think you could develop the position and what would be your strategy to develop the position?

• How would you describe the position we have to offer?

• If you know your boss is 100% wrong about something how would you handle it?

• What are you passionate about?

• What are your goals for the next five years / ten years?

• What are your hobbies? / Do you have any hobbies?

• What are your strengths/weaknesses

• What did you like or dislike about your previous job?

• What did your job involve?

• What do you do in your free time?

• What do you know about this company?

• What do you think of your (last) boss?

• What do you think you gained by working in your last job?

• What interests you about this job?

• What major challenges and problems did you face? How did you handle them?

• What motivates you?

• What salary would you expect (to be offered) for this position?

• What type of position do you think you are suited for / would suit you?

• What was the biggest accomplishment / failure in this position?

• What were your expectations for the job and to what extent were they met?

• What will you do if you don't get this position?

• Which was most / least rewarding?

• Who was your best boss and who was the worst?

• Why are you interested in working for our company?

• Why do you want to leave your present job?

• Are you capable of leading a team?