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Preparing for an interview is a very daunting task, let alone if English is not your first language! Many job interviews will contain standard questions that they will start with in order to make you feel at ease. You can practise beforehand so that you are fully prepared. Common questions could include the following: How are you today? Did you find your way here ok? Tell me a little about yourself. If you have the answers already prepared the chances are that you will feel more comfortable and at ease. If you are worried that you will not be able to understand the questions that are being asked of you, then it may be a good idea to have a sentence prepared so that you can ask them to repeat or re phrase the sentence. For example, "I am sorry but I don't fully understand the question could you please re-phrase it for me?" It is also important that your answers are full and not simple yes, no answers as this may leave the interviewer with the impression that you are not particularly bothered by the job. For example if you are asked: How are you today? It is better to answer with; I am very well thank you and yourself? Rather than simply saying ok. So that covers the basic settling down questions. When the interview really starts, you will be asked questions about why you want the job; what experience you have; what are your strengths and weaknesses and they will generally try to get a feel about how enthusiastic and organised you are. It is essential that you express your enthusiasm for the job and company when you answer. So that means it is essential that you thoroughly research the company or organisation beforehand. Learn a little of their history and how they have developed. You can then really sound enthusiastic as you can see what a great organisation they would be to work for! Make sure that you have considered what skills are needed for the post for which you are applying and have answers ready. Also think about how you could bring a benefit to your potential employer. How could you move their business forward? It is important that if there is anything the employer can do to help you in the interview to mention it prior to the interview, or on your application form when asked. But the main thing to route to success is to prepare well; your esol (EFL) teacher will probably be more than happy to help, your success is their success. Want to make sure that you have the best chance of landing that dream job? Then get your copy of the Interview Skills Pack from Words Worth Reading Ltd and Improve your CV.
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