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My Interviews Flashcards

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What I’m saying is that…

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I’m sorry, would you mind repeating that again?

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Could you go into a little more detail?

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Could you please tell me what you mean by…?

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Can you expand on that?

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So, to summarise

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Tell me about yourself

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I’ve been working as a junior chef at a small Italian restaurant for 2 years and my duties included assisting the head chef and preparing salads. I have always been interested in food and cooking which was why I chose to follow this career path.

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What are your strengths?

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make sure you do your research as to what kind of person suits this job

To be a team-player – to work well with others. I consider myself to be a team-player. I like to work with other people and I find that it’s much easier to achieve something when everyone works together and communicates well.

To be ambitious – to have goals. I’m ambitious. I have always set myself goals and it motivates me to work hard. I have achieved my goals so far with my training, education and work experience and now I am looking for ways to improve myself and grow.

To have a good work ethic (V)
To work hard, follow the rules and respect your duties of the job.

Focused (Adj) To concentrate well

Problem-solver (N) Can find answers to problems easily

Confident (adj) Not shy

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Why do you think we should hire you?

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Why do you think you’re the best person for this job?

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What can you offer us?

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What makes you a good fit for our company?

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What are your weaknesses?

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they’re checking for here is how you try to fix your weaknesses and they also want to know how self-aware (how much you know about yourself) you are.

I sometimes am slower in completing my tasks compared to others because I really want to get things right. I will double or sometimes triple-check documents and files to make sure everything is accurate (correct).

I have created a time-management system, which allows me to list all my duties and organize my deadlines so I have a clearer idea of what I need to do.

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Why did you leave your last job?

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I’m looking for new challenges.
I feel I wasn’t able to show my talents.
I’m looking for a job that suits my qualifications.
I’m looking for a job where I can grow with the company.

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Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

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Be careful what you say here, you need to be ambitious, but NOT too ambitious as those interviewing you may see you as a threat (competition).

Become a team leader
Improved my skills

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What kind of salary do you expect?

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Be confident and name your price without selling yourself too short (going for less) or going too high. This is their way of checking if you know the industry and if you’re aware of your own skills.

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Do you have any questions for me/us?

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Do you have any examples of projects that I would be working on if I were to be offered the job?

What is the typical day for this position (job)? Find out what kind of duties are involved and what kind of things you would be expected to do on a day-to-day basis.

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Research the company

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Researching the company you are interviewing with is a great way to stand out from other applicants. It proves that you are already committed to its aims and values, and are serious about spending your future there.

Stalk the company online: its website, customer reviews, social media channels, and any news stories connected to it. Make a special point of researching your interviewer — you might find that you share something in common with them

Sprinkling some facts about the business into the conversation will show that you have prepared thoroughly and would make a dedicated employee.

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Why are you interested in this role?

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I thought this position would be perfect for me because I have experience of acting as an Assistant Manager at another hotel from my graduate scheme, and really enjoyed it. Gaining a permanent contract as an Assistant Manager would be an ideal next step for me. I also noticed that you offer further training opportunities, which is something I would be interested in. I am ambitious so I was really excited to see that there is a clear path to progression within this company.

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What skills do you have that will make you great at this job?

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think I would be an asset to the company because I am a really good manager of people. At college, I wrote my thesis on “The Psychology of Leadership,” and I put it into practice in my career to great effect. When working at the Four Seasons, I was responsible for a pool of hosts and reception staff. In an anonymous survey, almost all of them said that they would feel comfortable coming to me if they had problems at work.

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Try to revise a short paragraph about:

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Your biggest career success so far
Your biggest career failure so far
A time when you made working life easier for your team
A time when you made a positive impact
A time when you made a mistake but cleared it up
A time when you kept working under pressure
A time when you disagreed with your boss

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Draw attention to your education and qualifications, or any formal training you may have received:

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I got a diploma in…. and then went on to study…

I did a Management course in 2018 and this helped me to…

I am a qualified…

I have an IELTS certificate…

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Focus on your work experience and your career so far:

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I worked for (company name) as a (job role)…
I worked in (sector) for (period of time)…
I was responsible for…
I have worked for several companies including….
I have …….years’ experience in…

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Describe your best features and what motivates you

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I am hardworking/ organised/decisive/patient/easy going/a team player/committed/focused/ methodical.

I am self-motivated.

I’m good at problem-solving.

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Use intensifiers to make stronger statements:

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I am very organised and extremely focused.

I am really good at presenting information/problem-solving/achieving objectives/creating ideas.

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Make sure you highlight your language skills:

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I’ve been using English in my professional life for the past ……years.

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Include any technical expertise or projects that might be relevant to the role:

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I have worked in (sector) for…

I developed some important skills when I (what role or function did you do)…

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If you are asked questions that test your technical skills, the STAR approach will help keep you focused on your answer.

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STAR stands for: Situation, Task, Action, Result.

When I worked for…I sold/set up/ created/implemented/controlled/managed/ designed…

A good example that comes to mind is…

I worked in the…department for (period of time) and had to manage/oversee/control/create/ liaise with/prepare/provide/organise/support/lead/review…

I have several years’ experience in…

I have worked in (sector) for (period of time)…

As I mentioned earlier, I have a diploma in… and I am a qualified…

I perform well under pressure which was one of the main reasons why I was asked to…

Task:As part of my role as a (job) I also had to (what)…
Action:I created a…
Result:I successfully managed/controlled/ created…

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Demonstrate you can solve a problem:

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A good example that comes to mind is…

In my role as…. I was responsible for…

I was able to turn the situation around.

Even though it wasn’t possible there was still a positive outcome.

Finally…

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It is always a good idea to give examples of how you use your skills in a work setting:

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I was involved in several projects…

I have managed a large number of projects over the years….

I set up several new systems.

It was challenging/difficult, however the end result was …. (something positive)…

We achieved the desired result/we achieved the result we wanted.

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Some interviewers may want to know what other interests you have outside of work. Here are a few suggestions:

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I like/love going to

I like to keep fit and active so I…

I am a volunteer for (organisation)…This organisation is responsible for…

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Finally, ask the interviewer questions to find out if the job and the company is the right one for you. You could ask:

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Can you describe the working culture of the organisation?

Can you tell me more about the team I would be working in?

What training programmes are available to your employees?

What do you enjoy most about working here?

When are you hoping for someone to fill this position?

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