What to say at your job interview (all my BEST phrases and tips!)
All my best advice on what to say at your job interview. I will tell you how to answer the most common job interview questions. I’ll give you the grammatical structures to use when answering questions about your work experience, and also share with you vocabulary and phrases that will impress your interviewer.
I recommend you prepare for your job interview by learning phrases you can repeat in your interview and also by practising your answers to these common questions. Get a friend to ask you the questions and make sure that you answer them in English! You can follow my advice about how to answer job interview questions whether you are looking for a job in an English-speaking country or you are being interviewed in English for a job in your home country. Good luck with your interview - I wish you success! If you want more help, watch my video on how to write your CV. Remember: there is no 'try'!
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TRANSCRIPT
Hi, everyone. I'm Jade. What we're talking about today is job interview English. So, in this lesson, I'm going to give you some phrases that you can use in a job interview, and I'll also be giving you... We'll also be looking at what grammar you should be using to answer common job interview questions. So I'm going to break it down so you know what to expect when you have that job interview in English, maybe for the first time, or maybe you've already had a couple of interviews in English but you just want to improve your performance.
So let's start by talking about before the interview. So when you get there, there's always, like, that bit of small talk. Maybe you find it awkward, maybe you're a pro at small talk, but I thought I'd just give you some phrases so that you've got something to say, at least. So, when you get there, it's polite to say something like: "Thanks for inviting me to interview." If you feel like initiating small talk, you could say something like: "Is the position based in this office?" or "building", wherever you are. You might also want to say: "Oh, how many people work here?" Just sort of general things, nothing personal going on there.
Or you might make an observation about what you see about the building or the workplace. You could say: "The offices are impressive." Now, clearly, if the building isn't very nice, and there isn't anything remarkable about it, then I probably wouldn't say something like this. It's better to make no observation than say one that's not true, or one that sounds a bit strange because the place is a real dump. You don't want to say it's great in your phrase. But maybe the area's nice, so then you could say: "What a great location!" This is an exclamation. You say it with some kind of enthusiasm. Or you might say, as you're walking to the interview room: "Ah, I see you have an open plan office." That means where everybody works together in the same room. Or you might say: "I see you have a staff canteen." That's where you get your food. Okay? So, all suggestions for general small talk.
The interviewer may, however, initiate small talk with you, in which case, general things they like to talk about in England... Our... Our favourite topics of small talk are the weather, so you could say something like: "It's chilly today." That means it's a bit cold. Or mild. "Mild" is... "Mild" is when the weather is better than you would expect for that time of year. So if it's winter and it's mild, it's not as cold as you would expect it to be. Yep. So we love to talk about the weather, you know that about British people.
Did you also know we like to talk about the traffic or the tube delays and things like that? So, perhaps they'll say: "How was the traffic? How was your journey here?" You can tell them about your journey. Say: -"Oh, it wasn't bad." -"How was your journey?" -"Not bad." That means it was okay. Or you could say: "It didn't take me too long." It didn't take me too long. Now, just a tip: You don't want to say: "It was a nightmare; it took me hours", because they'll probably want to employ someone who can get to the job easily.
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hello. I did a job interview today and I did respect your advise. I felt self confident and prepared. at the end, my interviewer told me that she was impress because I was calm to every question.thanks for your video
Anyone else cramming interview techniques a couple hours before one?😂
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5 жыл бұрын
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5 жыл бұрын
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5 жыл бұрын
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5 жыл бұрын
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4 жыл бұрын
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At school we had only two lessons of English a week (it's in Russia). That's why my English is not perfect. I started to learn English by myself. I watched TV in English, read books in English. I was lucky. I met a friend. He is from Australia. He taught me many things. And also your lessons, Jade, are very helpful
I don't know anyone who would say with enthusiasm: I see you have an open plan office.
@chankatime6861
3 жыл бұрын
To be fair though, you could probably just mention it casually or something
I appreciate your your tips too much. I love british accent and you was very helpful to me. I´m preparing myself for an interview to a job at a british university. God bless you and me!
Lovely! Thank you so much for your help. There were some things I did not know and would've done differently - especially the strong language "I want / I do / I always". In most cases I would have chosen the polite form, but now that you explained it, it really makes sense to me! :)
I'm so much in love with the way you explain things. You're a great teacher. Now I have the motivation I needed to carry on learning English. Thank you very much!
I got the job!! thank you so much Jade, i really appreciate!
"Why do you want to work for us?" Moneyyyyyyyyyy! 🤣
Thank you, excellent explanation, really detailed and usefull!
I'm going to have an internship interview in this morning. This's the first time I join an interview. Your video helps me a lot. Thank you!
I'm going for an interview in London soon, thanks for the advice Jade!
Hey Jade, I am preparing my IELTS and have an interview this afternoon. Thank you for all the tips and I will let you know how it goes :)
@stoneesquire4048
4 жыл бұрын
Maria Hime how was your interview?
I am so glad that I found this today. I have my first ever interview tomorrow., and hope I will remember to follow your guidelines.
very good video, because say many thing could be key at moment to make an interview
Thank you English Jade !! Well presented and organised !! you attracted my attention !! :D
This is fantastic. I'm American -- and even with my years of expereince this was deeply helpful to me. I have a phone interview is about five minutes and the take away from this is definitely "have confidence in what you say and make concrete statements". Thanks!
Thanks a lot for your interview tips. I have got many extend idea after watching this video. Best Regards, from Thailand.
Great tips! I work with students/adults with disabilities. I love the fact you mention how to make small talk. The majority of my clients don't what this is and will find this video very helpful.
This is brilliant ! those tips are so helpful and something I could really use for my interviews Thanx Jade !
It was so funny and charming when you stopped your second hand and said: "two not four I've got 2 channels"
Thank you, Jade, for your lessons, You're a great teacher
Well I am actually having a scholarship interview for college (I am currently a senior). I am so stressed out about my answers. This helped a lot, it gave me a lot of ideas of the questions that might be asked during the interview
Thanks jade for your tireless job,I really have been learning a lot from you.I appreciate a lot your accent,the way you organize your speech.
"Tell me about the MANEY"...looooollll... Great video, helped tons!!!! Thanks Jade.
Yesterday, I went to an english interview and your tips really were useful. Thanks !!!
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8 жыл бұрын
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@ada9213
7 жыл бұрын
Karla García perfect, how was it?
Your video is very helpful. As a non-native speaker, knowing some handy phrases is the most straightforward way to gain confidence in english.
You are really cool Teacher. 😊 Thanks for your piece of advice! I am going for that position! 😁😄
Hi, these tips are so wonderful. Not only because of the English explanation, but the incredible ways to express more assertive.
Hi! I recently found your channel, and I've been watch loads of your video, I found it rather handy, thank you for share these phrases, and Good to hear you back!!
great advice about the small talks, i would add: -how have you day been so far? -Have you had many interviews before me?
I love her when, at the end of the video, she says "bye,byebye, bye, bye bye bye................"
@uliseslira577
6 жыл бұрын
racingtheweb yeah, me too! 👍
@DubTee7
5 жыл бұрын
Doesn't she say "popeye"?
Thanks a lot I appreciate your advices are very helpful
I think it is all great tips for job interview, and Jade tell it in some real situation. Really! It quite easy to realize why you are going to do this or not.
Yes, you video did help - I sounded a lot more confident and could come up with relevant answers during my Skype interview. Thank you, Jade.
I found it really helpful, thanks for your time, it was very clear, and made me fell much more confident. God bless you.
Hi I am discovering your videos and it's so helpful. You're gorgeous, thank you for your investment. I am now going to learn and improve my English :)
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7 жыл бұрын
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7 жыл бұрын
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so thrilled when she gave numerous examples for the events industry, very relevant to me! and helpful! hope I aced my next interview and land a job that I'll love (:
I am learning English and it is interesting to know how to speak in an interview in English. I speak Spanish and I think that the teacher Jade gives very important tips, Thank you !!
Hi, I have an interview next Monday with some Technical staff from USA, and I'm taking some tips from here. I'll let you how it goes. Cheers
Thank You Jade :)
ty i m french and i got an english interview this week. Your tips and vocabulary was usefull to me. ty again!
hi I from Mexico, this video is really great and I got the job, I saw this video for several times and finally get the job, I have to say thanks jade for share this video with us!
Great lesson, thanks so much for the tips!
I really love your accent, it's very clear and nice to the ear. thank you very much for your work.
I got the job! Thanks for the tips. You will know them by their fruit. I really appreciate your encouragement and thinking. Blessings from your servant. :)
Thank you so much. Your advices are very helpful
I like as you teach, i'm Nicaraguan, i'm happy for to channel. You're the best teacher. You've got a lot of success. 👍
She is learned a lot about English for communication best! Job interview advice...
What a great video !
I will have tomorrow a job interview and im so excited, it gonna be my first interview in UK . Ive got my hopes :D . Thx for video i feel its gonna be helpfull
Thanks Jade for the tips...you've been helpful
jade, you are the really excellent teacher I love your teaching method and I have learnt a lot of new things using your video keep on upgrading the video
Great post Jade. Very helpful for non-native English improvements. Very well done!
hahah.... I loved you! Thank you for the tips!
humble and heartfelt thanks for taking so much efforts for so many learners like me in presenting this video.. u ROCK... :)
Hey!! You are relly nice. I really liked the video, it helped me with an interview! Thanks!
Dear Jade, Thank you for your help, your video helps me to structured my job interview, and to pay attention of the verb I choose.Merci Beaucoup Best Regards
Thanks for this video. it's very interesting and helpful. cheers from Italy :D . you have a new follower on your channel :D
Excellent video, I am Spanish speaking and I understood you well! Keep up the good work! Now! practice practice so I can make it through, thanks!
19:52 LOL love your style Jade but joke aside, your video is plentiful in details/answers! Nice job.
i have interview in the next days and im useful from your video thank you and you are soo kind in the video and honey
Love your energy! Traffic, try Houston, Texas USA....killer! Could you make a video for someone over 50, career changing, looking to work in a diverse, youthful work environment? I have been on over 5-6 interviews, in dream companies, over a period of months, often with a different person each time, and lose out on the job for a younger, less experienced candidate.....CRUSHING ME! I need some serious hit it hard in a short 15 minute meeting. USA version of interview boot camp!
hahaha you were funny at the end part! :-D ive had. many job. interviews and have. moved to. a different city so I. need to. start applications running again. i always ask. 1-2 questiins. in. the end and had taken some of yours on. board. thanks
Thank you Jade for your advice, in a few days I will go to an interview in USA and I´m latinoamerican. Very helpfull.
TY. For your time.
"How many people work here"? Recruiter: "Oh, about HALF of them!"
@yomyomcam
4 жыл бұрын
hahahaha you just made laight out loud XD I've been there!
Thank you Jade! I am watching your video just after my interview! Who knows whether I would get this job!
Thanks for your lessons are helpful, and you are a great teacher
you are amazingly incredible. I Love your videos and your impressive english. Thanks for the tips. :v
Thank you. I need this advice.
I didn't know how to make a reply on the website but i can do it right here i got 8 correct out of 8 in the quiz and I'll soon have an English job interview so i appreciate your advice cuz before watching this i had no idea about what to expect from a job interview but now i have a little bit of confidence about it . Greetings from Mexico ✌✌
Great tips! 👍
thanks !!! I really like your advises !!!
Hello Jade, This is a great video and training you're giving here. I currently teach english to young students specializing in Human Resources in France, your natural approach is very well thought. Thanks again, from France, Nicolas - I wish you the best
Good advice Jade. Working in HR and having interviewed many candidates for a variety of junior and senior positions- I however wouldn't advise asking "does the salary come with any perks or bonuses?". This communicates the wrong message to the employer and implies that you are solely motivated by the reward package - leave this to the negotiation stage if you get the call to say they want you to join. A more effective question to impress the interviewer would be something along the lines of "what challenges are present in the role / department?". Show interest in the role, not the money at this stage.
Thank you very much Jade for your video. It has helped me, like other videos to be accepted for a job in Wales. In two weeks I leave Spain and I leave for U.K. ....
Excellent, it helped me a lot. Thank you!
Thank you. My interview this morning went well.
@daniels.3990
8 жыл бұрын
Did you get the job!?
@raw1103
8 жыл бұрын
so far so good, i did get invited back.
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Thank you for sharing these tips
like the bye bye sign at the end. very kindful. thanks for sharing the knowledge.
Blessings, Jade. I always say that I want to express that I am good, thanks to you, at speaking proper English. :)
thank you so much my dear for your information
Very grateful for the useful tips. You're doing a great job.
Thank you! It is very helpful!
I love you Jade, my interview has been successful! i reach the next step!
Great video! Thanks for beeing so helpful!
Love your teaching style, your voice and rhythm. Thank you!
Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks!!!
Thank you, your tips are great!
This is a really great video! I'm happy that I found you.
Thank you Jade. You've even given me some ideas as a fellow teacher :)
Thank-you, good solid advice.
Thanks so much for these great ideas.
Thanks for the tips, helped me a lot
Great video advice thanks for the interview tips
just come in handy， thanks a lot
Thank you so much. you are very helpful.