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Job Interview Questions | English Podcast

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title “Job Interview Questions,” what questions do you think will appear in the video?
Do you feel more confident speaking English in casual conversations or in formal situations like interviews? Why?
What is one thing you want to improve before your next job interview in English?

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Job Interview Questions | English Podcast

Intro: Purpose of the episode + common interview questions (00:00 – 01:57)

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1. Which of these questions do they mention as an example of interview questions?

Tell me about yourself.
Can you work weekends?
What is your salary history?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

2. What do the hosts promise to do after the dialogue?

Explain vocabulary and phrases
Share job postings
Interview a real employer
Give a grammar test

3. What is the main focus of today’s episode?

How to network at a business event
How to write a CV in English
How to answer job interview questions in English
How to negotiate a salary in English

Job Interview Questions | English Podcast

Dialogue practice: Greetings, key questions, and closing politely (01:57 – 06:42)

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1. What job is the interview for?

Software developer
Customer service representative
Sales manager
Marketing assistant

2. What does the friend suggest adding to sound polite at the beginning?

“Thank you for the opportunity.”
“I’m here for the meeting.”
“Can we start quickly?”
“Sorry I’m late.”

3. How should you handle a weakness, according to the advice in the dialogue?

Make a joke so it feels less serious
Choose something very negative to seem honest
Refuse to answer the question
Choose something real and show how you’re improving

Job Interview Questions | English Podcast

Explanation + model sentences + culture tips + replay and wrap-up (06:42 – 22:45)

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1. What is the first “rule” for interviews mentioned in the culture section?

Wear bright colors
Ask about vacation days first
Talk about your childhood
Punctuality (be on time/arrive early)

2. In the US and UK, what kind of answers do interviewers prefer?

Very emotional answers
Answers with complicated vocabulary
Long personal stories
Short and clear answers that get to the point

3. What challenge do the hosts give at the end of the episode?

Find five job ads and translate them
Write an email to the company
Memorize 100 new words
Record yourself answering interview questions in English

Job Interview Questions | English Podcast

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1. What is the best overall strategy for answering “Tell me about yourself” in an interview (according to the episode)?

Give your full life story in detail
Keep it short and focus on your professional side
Talk mostly about hobbies and personal life
Avoid the question and change the topic

2. Why is it helpful to connect your goals with the company’s goals when answering “Why do you want this job?”

It guarantees you will get hired
It makes the interview shorter
It helps you avoid speaking English
It shows you researched the company and understand the role

3. What combination do the hosts say creates a great impression?

Confidence, clarity, and kindness
Speed, humor, and perfection
Silence, seriousness, and luck
Complicated words and long answers

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Job Interview Questions | English Podcast

Which interview question is the hardest for you to answer in English, and why?
What is a good “weakness” to mention in an interview for your field, and how can you show you are improving?
Do you agree that “confidence always beats perfection”? Give an example from your own experience.
What questions would you ask the interviewer at the end to show interest and professionalism?