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Interview Questions

The document provides guidance on preparing for a job interview. It includes sample questions interviewers may ask, divided into categories about the candidate's work history, skills, and qualifications; about the job or company; and about future goals. It also provides examples of full interview dialogues between an interviewer and candidate to demonstrate the interview process. Key advice is to prepare for common questions and practice responding confidently.

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Interview Questions

The document provides guidance on preparing for a job interview. It includes sample questions interviewers may ask, divided into categories about the candidate's work history, skills, and qualifications; about the job or company; and about future goals. It also provides examples of full interview dialogues between an interviewer and candidate to demonstrate the interview process. Key advice is to prepare for common questions and practice responding confidently.

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Vocabulary you can use during your interview

Profession: Job
In demand: Something that is wanted or required.
Overtime: extra time.
Assertive: someone who is very self-confident
Ambitious: a person who strongly desires to be successful.
Self-reliant: independent; self-confident.
Approachable: friendly
Hard working.
Unemployed: jobless
Observant: Someone who pays attention to details
THE INTERVIEW
Types of questions

Questions about the Candidate Questions about the job or company

Questions about work history Questions about the future

 Good morning/afternoon, nice to meet you. We would like to ask you a


few questions.
 Tell us a little about yourself.
 Can you tell us about your previous work experience, please.
 What skills have you got that would help you in this job?
 Why are you interested in this position?
 Do you work well in a team?
 How do you work under pressure?
 What do you consider to be your greatest strengths? Weaknesses?
 What do you know about the company?
 How has your work experience and training prepared you for this
position?
 Why do you want this job?
 What attracted you to our company?
 What can you do for us that other candidates can't?
 Why should we hire you?
 Do you have any questions for me?
 Have you got any questions?

(Prepare for the questions that you might be asked. Don’t overwhelm yourself by
preparing for everything – just the ones that are important.)
Example of an interview:

Interviewer: Hello, Good morning. My name is …. and I will be your


interviewer today.
Tell us a little about yourself.

Interviewee: Ok, well, my name is ….. and I have worked as a manager


for ten years. The companies I have worked for have seen massive
improvements in their work.

Interviewer: How do you work under pressure?

Interviewee: Well, I don’t let stressful situations get to me because I’m


very assertive.

Interviewer: Ok. What do you consider to be your greatest


strengths or weaknesses?

Interviewee: I am an ambitious person, so I think this is my greatest


strength. And my weakness? Umm, well, I yell at my employees
when I get irritated.

Interviewer: Why should we hire you?

Interviewee: well, first, I have many years of work experience. Second,


I’m a very ambitious, positive and reliable person.

Interviewer: Well, I’m finished with my questions. Do you have any


questions for me?

Interviewee: No. Thank you.

Interviewer: It was a pleasure meeting you …... (name). I will call you to
let you know if you’ve got the job.

Interviewee: Ok. Thank you very much for your time.


Another Example of an Interview:
Interviewer: Good afternoon, nice to meet you.

Interviewee: Hello. Nice to meet you, too.

Interviewer: We'd like to ask you a few questions.

Interviewee: Ok, great. I’ll do my best to answer them.

Interviewer: Can you tell us about your previous work experience please?

Interviewee: Yes, of course. I am unemployed at the moment, but my last job was at a
supermarket I worked there for 18 months. Before that, I worked as a cleaner at a
school.

Interviewer: What skills have you got that would help you in this job?

Interviewee: I’m very organised and always on time. I have good people skills and I am
polite. I can cook and I have a certificate in food safety.

Interviewer: Why do you want this job?

Interviewee: I would like the job because this is a good organisation to work for. I like
meeting people and talking to customers. Also, I can work at l lunch times and in the
evenings – the hours are good for me.

Interviewer: Do you work well in a team?

Interviewee: Yes. I like working together with other people.

Interviewer: When could you start?

Interviewee: Straight away!

Interviewer: Have you got any questions?

Interviewee: No, thank you/ yes…

Interviewer: You'll get £10.50 per hour and work Wednesdays to Sundays.

Interviewee: Thank you very much. I look forward to hearing from you.

Interviewer: Thank you for coming today. We'll be in touch.

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