Some common English interview questions for first-time job seekers

Posted date 04/03/2016

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Posted date 04/03/2016

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Here are some common English interview questions and some helpful tips for you.

MSc. Pham Van Viet - lecturer of Foreign Languages Department

You have completed your university course, with a university degree and a future job prospect. For those of you with a fair amount of English, applying for a job at a joint venture or a foreign company is completely possible to think about. However, after your application has been reviewed and you are invited to an interview, in addition to important information about the employer, you should also prepare yourself mentally for the questions that the employer will ask you during the interview. Here are some common English interview questions and some useful advice for you.
1." Tell me a little about yourself. "
You should take this opportunity to demonstrate your English communication skills by speaking clearly and concisely about yourself. In fact, the employer already knows some information about you from your CV and application, so this question is an opportunity for you to show that you are a friendly person. There is no right or wrong answer to this question.
2. " What are your strengths?"
This is a fairly common question in interviews. When asking this question, the employer wants to know how you think about yourself. This is a general question and the answer should depend on the nature of the job and the job you are applying for.
3. "What are your weaknesses ? "
For this type of question, you should cleverly turn your weaknesses into strengths. However, it is important to note that not all strengths are suitable for the job you are applying for because with the same answer in some specific jobs you will score points but in some other jobs you will not.
4. "What does success mean to you ? "
There are many answers to this question and don’t worry about giving the wrong answer. The simple answer might be that you complete your work on time. However, you can score more points if you answer “success is when you achieve your goals” or “success is when you make a positive contribution to the company” …
5. "Are you an organized person?"
You may think this question is a bit “silly” because the answer will always be “Yes” because no one would admit that they are not good at organizing their work. However, along with the answer, you must provide illustrative evidence and this will show whether you are who you say you are or not.
For example, “I always organize my work in order of deadline and priority. I do this so that I can complete the best work within the time allowed” or “I always organize my documents and papers so that I can retrieve or view them quickly when I need them. I always organize my work so that I always know what I am doing.”
6. "Do you work well under pressure?"
The best answer in this case is “Yes” because a good employee should have this ability. You can also impress the employer by saying that you can always try to do your best regardless of the pressure. However, you can score more points if you explain why pressure helps you perform better.
7. " During college, how did you spend your summer vacations? "
The best answer to this question is that you spent your summer doing something productive, such as learning a new skill or working part-time at a business. Doing absolutely nothing or working part-time at a supermarket to pay for clothes and parties is not something the employer wants to hear from you. So, remember to mention the productive things you did.
8. "What did you learn from your internship ? "
If you have listed your work and internship experience on your resume, simply reiterate it. If not, talk about what you learned clearly and enthusiastically.
9. "What kind of salary are you looking for?"
There are many ways to answer this question. If you give an exact number, it may be too high or too low for what the employer wants to pay you. To be safe, most people will answer, “I want to be paid what the job requires.” However, some employers want you to give them a specific salary range. In this case, you can give them an estimate of what you want to earn (e.g., $300 to $500/month).
10. “Do you have any questions?” or “Would you like to ask us about anything?”
At the end of the interview, most employers want to know if you have any questions for them. This is a good opportunity for you to get more information from the employer. Therefore, you should also prepare some questions directly related to the company and the position. This also shows the employer your level of interest in their company and the position.

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