Nowadays, as we all know, languages have become a very important part of life, and therefore, a very important part in everyone’s proffesional carreer. When applying for a job, they will probably require a specific level of English for the position you are requesting, and in order for them to be sure you can speak the language, they will probably ask you a few questions in English. We know this might be frightening, so we hope this tips might help you.
They will probably ask you some common questions, to see if you can actually elaborate on a specific idea in a foreign language.
Be careful! They might ask you if they can switch to English or they might do it without any warning at all!
The questions they might ask:
- About yourself:
How would you describe yourself?
Why are you interested in the job? - To see if your are suitable for the position:
Why do you think we should hire you?
What do you know about our company? - About your education:
What is your Degree in?
What other fields are you interested in?
Here are some of the possible answer you may use:
Can you tell me something about yourself?
I am a hardworking, responsible person who loves working with other people. I have been working as a X for X years but I am looking for a new challenge right now. Apart from that, I am keen on….
What do you know about our company?
In my job search, your company was one of the few that interested me because…
I am veryinterested in the job description. I am sure I can fit perfectly well in your company and I will be proud to work for your team.
Can you tell me something about your education?
I attended X. I really enjoyed my studies but I also think that it is always good to keep updating your knowledge. In addition, I think i am a fast-learner and I am always willing to face new challenges.
Can you tell me something about your work experience?
Though I have worked in many different jobs and I have laerned many useful things from each one of them, I will briefly mention the most relevant ones… I am sure that I can apply the knowledge I achieved during that time in your company.
Why should we hire you?
Well, as you can see from my CV, I have a wide experience. I am sure I meet all the requirements for this job and I can be very helpful for your company.
We hope this may have helped you a bit.
Good luck on your next interview!