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10 ‘GREAT THINGS TO SAY’ in a JOB INTERVIEW for GUARANTEED SUCCESS! (Job Interview Tips!)

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Warm-up Questions

What makes a job interview answer sound “professional” to you?
Which interview question do you find the most difficult: strengths, weaknesses, or “Why should we hire you”?
In a job interview, do you prefer to prepare scripted answers or speak more naturally? Why?

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10 ‘GREAT THINGS TO SAY’ in a JOB INTERVIEW for GUARANTEED SUCCESS! (Job Interview Tips!)

Intro + Tips 1–3 (gratitude, research, flexibility) (00:00 – 02:44)

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1. What does the speaker promise at the beginning of the video?

10 brilliant things to say to increase your chances of success
A list of companies that are hiring now
A full interview script to memorize
A guarantee you will get a job if you subscribe

2. What is the first recommended thing to say at the start of the interview?

Say you can start tomorrow
Ask about salary immediately
Explain why your last boss was difficult
Thank them for the opportunity to be interviewed

3. Why does the speaker suggest saying you researched the company and want to work there long term?

Because it avoids answering other questions
Because it shows you will probably stay in the job longer
Because it proves you already know all the employees
Because it replaces the need for a CV

10 ‘GREAT THINGS TO SAY’ in a JOB INTERVIEW for GUARANTEED SUCCESS! (Job Interview Tips!)

Tips 4–7 (job description, five-year plan, achievements, plan of action) (02:44 – 06:02)

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1. According to the speaker, what is the job description?

A list of interview questions the company will ask
A contract you sign after you get the job
A document that details the skills and knowledge needed for the position
A document that lists the company’s history and values

2. In the five-year answer, what does the speaker say you should aim to be seen as?

A manager in any department
An expert in your area of specialism
Someone who never needs help
The most famous person in the industry

3. What does the speaker recommend bringing to the interview to give at the end?

A plan of action for the first 30, 60, and 90 days
A new CV printed on colored paper
A list of your references with phone numbers
A sample of your work from a competitor

10 ‘GREAT THINGS TO SAY’ in a JOB INTERVIEW for GUARANTEED SUCCESS! (Job Interview Tips!)

Tips 8–10 + closing (weakness, positivity, smart questions) (06:02 – 09:38)

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1. What weakness example does the speaker suggest as a possible answer?

Always arriving late
Finding it hard to say no to people
Being a perfectionist
Not caring about deadlines

2. When asked why you want to leave your job, what does the speaker advise you NOT to do?

Say you want a fresh challenge
Mention that your skills can be put to good use
Be negative about your employer, boss, or co-workers
Talk about the next chapter of your career

3. Which of these is one of the three smart questions the speaker suggests asking at the end?

Can you tell me more about the team I would be a part of in this role?
Can I work from home every day?
Do you check candidates’ social media?
How soon can I be promoted?

10 ‘GREAT THINGS TO SAY’ in a JOB INTERVIEW for GUARANTEED SUCCESS! (Job Interview Tips!)

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1. What is the main purpose of the phrases recommended in the video?

To negotiate salary as early as possible
To create a professional impression and show strong fit for the role
To make the interview shorter
To avoid answering questions directly

2. Which strategy is repeated across several tips?

Talking mostly about personal life
Asking the interviewer to explain every question
Using humor to relax the interviewer
Showing evidence (examples, plans, accomplishments) instead of making vague claims

3. What is the recommended approach to discussing a weakness?

Choose a weakness connected to the job description
Blame your weakness on your previous employer
Give an honest weakness and explain how you are improving it
Say you have no weaknesses

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

10 ‘GREAT THINGS TO SAY’ in a JOB INTERVIEW for GUARANTEED SUCCESS! (Job Interview Tips!)

Which three tips from the video would be most useful for your next interview, and why?
How can you prove you “researched the company” without sounding like you memorized facts?
What is a real weakness you could mention that is not a match for the job description, and how would you explain your improvement plan?
Choose one of the suggested end-of-interview questions. How might the interviewer’s answer change your decision to accept the job?