| 10 Tips for a Successful Job Interview in English | | | | 8. Do not apologize for past mistakes. These were |
| Hello, | | | | your choices – accept them as such. Learn how |
| I wanted to share with you a list of tips for a | | | | to explain your choices in a positive manner. |
| successful job interview in English: | | | | 9. Avoid lying, especially about things that can be easily |
| 1. Don't be afraid of the interviewer. It's important to | | | | checked. Nonetheless, do realize that truth is |
| remember that these people are also pressured by | | | | subjective, and doesn't always have to be expressed |
| their company to recruit the right person. The wrong | | | | or told if not asked. Remember, an interview is not |
| person can cost a company a lot of money and | | | | like a meeting with a therapist, where you volunteer |
| wasted time in training, and since the recruiter's | | | | sensitive information in the hope of growing emotionally |
| performance is often based on the quality of their | | | | and spirituality. An interview is more like a first date |
| recruits, it's very possible they are also afraid to hire | | | | – you're checking each other out, and you're not |
| the wrong person or eliminate a good candidate. | | | | going to reveal everything yet. Put your best face on |
| 2. Use the 60-40 rule. Speak about 60% of the time, | | | | and market yourself. |
| and try to make the interviewer talk 40% of the time. | | | | 10. Learn to turn the negative into positive. This is also |
| Most people enjoy talking about themselves – so let | | | | a good tip for life in general. |
| the recruiter speak also (a list of possible questions to | | | | Here are a few questions you can ask during an |
| ask during an interview in English appears below). | | | | interview in English. Some can be asked during your |
| 3. Research the company and possibly the interviewer | | | | first interview, while others should be left for second or |
| (if you know who it is beforehand) before arriving to | | | | third interviews: |
| the interview. Knowledge is power. | | | | 1. Who will supervise me? What can you tell me |
| 4. During the interview, try to find the delicate balance | | | | about them? |
| between professionalism and friendliness. In other | | | | 2. Can you expand on my duties for this position? |
| words, during the conversation, look for a balance | | | | 3. Are there any opportunities for advancement in this |
| between discussing your work, and your professional | | | | company/role? (better left for later interviews) |
| experience and expertise, and a friendly discussion | | | | 4. What are the parking arrangements? (for later |
| about issues that are not directly related to the | | | | interviews) |
| position. It's important to convey the message that | | | | 5. What does the compensation package contain? (for |
| while you're very professional and experienced, you're | | | | later interviews) |
| also friendly and easy to work with and it's possible to | | | | 6. What are the working hours for this position? (for |
| talk to you about non-work related issues. Try to | | | | later interviews) |
| "read" the interviewer and feel your way through that | | | | 7. What issues/areas will I have influence over in this |
| balance. | | | | position? |
| 5. Always answer the recruiter's questions in a positive | | | | 8. What are your expectations (or "my supervisor's |
| and optimistic manner. It doesn't mean that | | | | expectations") from this position? |
| everything was wonderful at your previous jobs and | | | | 9. If I get the job, when am I expected to start? |
| your previous bosses were angels and everything | | | | 10. What is the dress code for this position? (for later |
| was lovey-dovey. It does mean that there are ways | | | | interviews) |
| to convey dissatisfaction from previous jobs or | | | | 11. What skills am I expected to already possess |
| bosses without making them look awful. And even | | | | before starting the job, and what skills am I expected |
| when you do choose to criticize a place or boss, | | | | to acquire after I begin? |
| make sure to end on a positive note—make an | | | | 12. Until when do you need an answer? |
| effort to find a redeeming quality about the place or | | | | 13. What do you like / dislike about the company? |
| person. | | | | 14. May I get your business card? |
| 6. Dress professionally. Shave, comb your hair, put | | | | I would love to hear about interesting or weird |
| perfume or after-shave on, and dress appropriately. | | | | interviews you've had. |
| 7. Stay optimistic, positive, and confident. The | | | | Good luck. |
| companies that do not appreciate such qualities in a | | | | Mr. |
| candidate are rare. | | | | |