Episode 193 Common English Terms Related To Interviews

Today we are talking about some English terms that are related to interviews, you might read them during the application process, hear them during an interview or need to use them if you're offered the job (Yay!🥳). These terms are not common elsewhere in English so don't worry if you haven't heard them before. From the blog: Behavioral Interview Questions are a specific kind of interview question and they are designed ask you for examples from your past experiences so the interviewer can assess how you've handled various situations. One method to help you answer these questions better is the STAR method. STAR stands for: Situation, Task, Action, Result. By structuring your answers to these question you can organise your responses more effectively. For instance, if an interviewer asks a question like, "Can you describe a time when you had to resolve a conflict within a team?", understanding the STAR method can guide your response: Situation: Describe the context or situation where the conflict arose. Task: Explain your role or what was expected of you in that situation. Action: Detail the steps you took to address and resolve the conflict. Result: Share the outcome of your actions and what you learned from the experience. These sorts of questions are commonly used by many employers during interviews, so being familiar with this structure can significantly enhance your performance. Tell me about yourself Response: "I studied Business Administration, and I've worked in marketing for three years. I manage social media campaigns and work with different teams." Key English: "I have experience in..." "I'm good at..." "I've been involved with..." What are your weaknesses? Response: "Sometimes, I spend too much time making things perfect. I'm learning to manage my time better." Key English: "One thing I'm working on is..." "I'm trying to get better at..." "I've noticed I need to improve on..." Why do you want to work here? Response: "I like how your company cares about the environment. I want to use my skills to help." Key English: "I'm interested in your company because of..." "I admire how your company..." "I think my values match yours because..." Can you describe a challenging situation you faced at work and how you handled it? Response: "Once, we had a tight deadline. I talked with my team and we made a plan. We worked extra hours and finished on time." Key English: "I had a difficult situation when..." "I talked with my team to..." "We made a plan and..." How do you handle working under pressure? Response: "I stay calm and focus on what needs to be done. I prioritize tasks and ask for help if I need it. It helps me manage pressure." Key English: "When I'm under pressure..." "I try to stay calm by..." "I handle pressure by..." Tell me about a time when you worked in a team. Response: "I worked on a project with my colleagues. We shared ideas and divided tasks. We met regularly to update each other." Key English: "I collaborated with my team on..." "We shared our ideas and..." "We kept each other updated by..." Do you have any questions for us? Response: "Could you tell me more about the team I'd work with? Also, what opportunities are there for growth within the company?" Key English: "I'd like to know more about..." "Can you tell me about...?" "What are the chances for...?" Additional Vocabulary Terminology - the words and vocabulary used for something in specific Narrowing down - phrasal verb 'narrow down' to reduce the number of options or choices Integrating - to bring together two things, in this case to bring you into the company effectively Comprehensive - complete or wide ranging Negotiation - a conversation to decide the costs and benefits for each person or group Elicit - to get out of Bounce back - phrasal verb - to recover from Arose - past tense of 'arise' - to come out of or come from Enhance - to improve or make better