Ваш английский может быть далек от космического С1-С2, но шанс справиться с собеседованием и получить оффер от иностранной компании есть всегда. Да, будет сложнее чем другим, но, если потратить на подготовку хотя бы пару часов, всё может получиться.
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Мы поговорили с преподавателями языка и с ребятами, которые успешно и не очень проходили собеседования на английском, проанализировали их советы и составили список самых популярных и универсальных.
Неважно, где вы сейчас живете и ищете работу. Эти лайфхаки пригодятся всем, кто не носитель.
Итак, представьте, вам назначили собеседование на английском в компанию мечты. Что делать дальше:
Начните с главного: подготовьте короткий рассказ о себе
90 собеседований из 100 начинаются с предложения рассказать немного о себе. В остальных десяти случаях HR сначала рассказывает про компанию, а потом всё равно просит кандидата презентовать себя. Даже если вы не любите хвастаться и привлекать внимание, пропустить этот этап не получится.
Вступление «My name is Kate, I’m 26 years old» не подходит. Расскажите про свой опыт в профессии, интересные проекты, преимущества и недостатки, хобби и увлечения.
Начать можно с простого «I’ve been working as a copywriter/designer/iOS-developer/babysitter for 10 years», а дальше переходить к более сложным формулировкам.
Представьте, что рекламируете продукт и должны заинтересовать покупателя. Используйте приём elevator pitch, который применяется, чтобы за несколько минут убедить инвесторов вложить деньги в стартап.
Эти фразы подойдут для самопрезентации людям практически любых профессий:
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I think one of my greatest strengths is…/ I’m proficient in…/ I’m passionate about…/ I have some experience with…
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I am able to keep deadlines successfully/ able to work independently with little or no supervision/ а quick learner (enjoy learning new things)/ а team player who shares knowledge and ideas with colleagues.
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I believe in life-long learning and always try to find more efficient ways of doing something.
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I feel I’m now ready for a more challenging assignment and this position really excites me.
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I’d describe myself as a hardworking person with good organizational skills and strategic thinking.
Не дайте застать себя врасплох: продумайте ответы на стандартные вопросы
Еще одна обязательная часть любого собеседования – разговор на типовые темы. Вот некоторые из них:
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What do you know about the company?
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What are your salary requirements?
- Why are you leaving your current job?
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What are your strengths/weaknesses?
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Why should we hire you?
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Tell me about a challenge you’ve encountered. How did you deal with it?
- Have you ever received difficult feedback or had a disagreement with coworkers? How did you handle the situation?
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How would your boss and co-workers describe you?
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Tell me about the time you helped improve or innovate something.
- What are your goals for the future?
Необязательно растекаться мыслью по древу, достаточно заготовить 2-3 емких ответа на каждый вопрос.
Например, чтобы рассказать о том, как справились с разногласиями с коллегами можно использовать фразу «I choose to view conflict as an opportunity for positive change and improvement». А чтобы подытожить свой рассказ про проекты, которые стали для вас челленджем, попробуйте сказать так: «I’ve done other equally challenging projects but this one was the first that came to my mind because of the pride I could take in results».
Про странные вопросы на собеседованиях и зачем их задают, можно почитать тут.
Попробуйте просчитать собеседника: погуглите вопросы для своей специальности
Чтобы найти типовые вопросы для собеседования по вашей специальности, введите в гугл «job interview question» и название вакансии на английском. Вам даже с поиском ответов не придётся заморачиваться: как правило их публикуют вместе с вопросами. Списки постоянно обновляются, поэтому выбирайте публикации этого года.
Выучите несколько фразочек-выручалочек
Показать (ну или сымитировать) хороший уровень разговорного английского языка можно с помощью вежливых фраз и реакций. К сожалению, стандартными «Good morning» и «Nice to meet you» не отделаетесь.
На вежливый вопрос «How’ve you been?», не отвечайте скучным «Fine». Скажите «Working, studying, keeping busy», «Doing good» или хотя бы «Can’t complain».
Чтобы дать собеседнику знать, что вы его понимаете, вместо «OK» используйте «I see», «I get the point» или «Alright».
Если вы не поняли что-то с первого раза, не стесняйтесь переспросить. Делать это лучше не через школьное «I don’t understand. Repeat, please». По таким мелочам легко определить уровень языка, поэтому используйте более прокачанные варианты:
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I can’t catch what you mean. Could you repeat, please?
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I’m not entirely clear on what you are trying to say. Could you speak more slowly, please.
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I’m not sure I got your point. Could you elaborate?
Уходить «по-английски» с собеседования на английском языке не стоит. Чтобы поставить красивую точку в разговоре поблагодарите за разговор и пожелайте хорошего дня:
- Thanks for your time. I really appreciate that. Have a good one.
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It was wonderful to talk to you. I’m looking forward to your feedback about our interview.
Изучите профессиональную лексику
Любая позиция в компании предполагает использование специальной лексики. Ваша задача – выучить не только перевод и произношение, но и контекст использования. Так вы сможете показать потенциальному работодателю свои профессиональные знания, более подробно описать предыдущие кейсы. Плюс эти знания точно пригодятся, когда получите оффер.
Профессиональную лексику проще всего и быстрее нагуглить. Вводите название вакансии+professional glossary и вперёд.
Потренируйтесь перед собеседованием
Тренировка перед собеседованием поможет справиться с волнением, которое обязательно возникнет в процессе. Кроме того, вы сможете повторить всё, что выучили, и уточнить произношение некоторых слов, если возникнут проблемы в процессе «репетиции». Тренируйтесь перед зеркалом, камерой, родными или друзьями даже если они не знают английского. Так вы сможете проанализировать ошибки и не допускать их в реальной жизни.
Попрактиковаться можно и на онлайн-курсах по подготовке к собеседованию. У нас на платформе есть несколько вариантов – один, два и три.
Подготовьте вопросы рекрутеру
Пункт необязательный, поэтому если времени совсем мало, уделите больше внимания предыдущим. Но знайте, что дополнительные вопросы характеризуют вас как вовлеченного сотрудника с пытливым умом. Такого всегда хочется нанять.
Что можно спросить и как это правильно сделать:
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Why did this position become available in your company?
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Please tell me a little bit about people with whom I’ll be working most closely.
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Will the company be entering any new markets in the next couple of years?
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When could I expect to hear feedback from you?
Старайтесь не задавать вопросы, ответ на которые можно найти самостоятельно. Во многих компаниях существует негласное правило: «Сначала погугли, если не понял или не нашёл ответ, спроси». Оно помогает не отвлекать коллег по пустякам. Хорошо, если вы научитесь пользоваться им заранее.
А у вас когда-нибудь было собеседование на английском языке? Провалились или справились? Рассказывайте про свой опыт и делитесь лайфхаками в комментариях.
Lesson Summary:
Here are the 8 power words I recommend for your English job interview and why.
Number One: Responsible
Every recruiter or interviewer, every employer is looking for someone who is going to do their job and take ownership of it.
What that means is they can rely on you to do the job you’re supposed to do. They don’t need to worry that you might try to avoid doing work or give other people all of your responsibilities.
Number Two: Collaborate
If you want to highlight that you work well with others, then the verb collaborate does that perfectly.
In fact, the precise definition of collaborate means to work with other people to achieve an end goal.
Number Three: Initiative
To take the initiative means is that you do what needs to be done without anyone asking you.
Employers love this because is also shows self-confidence and a commitment to hard work.
Number 4: Lead
Someone who leads inspires others to take action.
Number 5: Resolve
This one is all about problem solving. When we use the word resolved, it communicates that everyone who was part of the problem or disagreement was satisfied in the end, and that is a very positive outcome.
Number 6: Measure
This is about being as specific with your interview answers.
If you want to tell your interviewer that you increased sales last year, that’s fantastic, but if you can make it measurable by saying that you increased sales by 7.9% last year, that is even more powerful.
Number 7: Result
If you have a story about how you collaborated in the past or that you led a team, the interviewer will absolutely want to know what was the end result.
For example, if you have a story about a conflict that you help resolve, what happened after the resolution? Did the team successfully complete a project under budget? Did you win an award for best marketing campaign of the year? What was the final result of the action steps that you took?
This is a great word to pair with the other words on this list. You might talk about an opportunity that you had leading a team and then at the end, you could say the result of that was and then share what happened in the end.
Number 8: Example
This is kind of a weird choice, isn’t it?
Every question in a job interview is an opportunity for you to share an example, a real example, from your past that highlights that, yes, you can do the job and you’re the right choice.
Don’t miss this opportunity.
Now that you have 8 power words to use in your English job interview, let’s talk about 1 word to avoid.
Team player.
Are you shocked? Are you thinking, “But everyone uses it!”
That’s exactly the problem. Everyone uses it.
And as a result, it has lost its power. It’s no longer an effective word to use.
The best way that you can stand out in a job interview is to use power words that accurately describe you and avoid using cliches.
Lessons Mentioned in the Confident English Video:
10 Collocations with Say
15 Collocations for What You Think
Useful Vocabulary for Job Interviews and Résumés
During the job interviewing process it’s important to use verbs that precisely describe your duties and responsibilities at your present and past positions. The following list provides verbs that are both precise and commonly used in an English-speaking workplace. These verbs are used to express responsibilities and tasks performed throughout an applicant’s professional career.
Great Action Words for Your Résumé
A
Verb | Example Sentence |
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accomplished | I’ve accomplished a lot in my current position. |
acted | She’s acted as head of the department. |
adapted | I adapt to team working situations easily. |
administered | I administered four committees. |
advanced | I’ve advanced many new ideas. |
advised | I advised management on purchasing decisions. |
allocated | I allocated resources on a weekly basis. |
analyzed | I analyzed financial data. |
applied | I applied my knowledge to workflow. |
approved | I approved new products for manufacturing. |
arbitrated | I arbitrated for Fortune 500 companies. |
arranged | I arranged meetings. |
assisted | I assisted the CEO. |
attained | I attained the highest level of certification. |
B-C
Verb | Example Sentence |
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blended | I blended traditional approaches with new insights. |
brought | I brought a team player sensibility to the job. |
built | We built more than 200 homes. |
carried out | I carried out a wide range of duties. |
cataloged | I cataloged our company’s library. |
collaborated | I’ve collaborated with more than fifty clients. |
completed | I completed the highest level of the training. |
conceived | I’ve conceived of numerous products. |
conducted | I conducted telephone surveys. |
constructed | I constructed prototypes for marketing. |
consulted | I’ve consulted on a wide range of issues. |
contracted | I’ve contracted with large and small businesses. |
controlled | I controlled more than $40,000,000. |
cooperated | I cooperated successfully on more than team projects. |
coordinated | I coordinated between sales and marketing departments. |
corrected | I edited and corrected company brochures. |
counseled | I counseled clients on insurance policies. |
created | I created more than twenty advertising campaigns. |
D-E
Verb | Example Sentence |
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dealt | I’ve dealt with a wide variety of issues. |
decided | I’ve decided I need to further my career. |
decreased | I decreased spending while improving profits. |
delegated | I’ve delegated tasks on a number of projects. |
detected | I detected a number of mistakes. |
developed | I developed an invention. |
devised | I devised a plan to improve profits. |
directed | I directed the sales department. |
discovered | I discovered the reason. |
distributed | We distributed throughout the country. |
documented | I documented company policies. |
doubled | We doubled profits in only two years. |
edited | I edited company communications. |
encouraged | We encouraged research and development. |
engineered | I engineered a wide range of applications. |
enlarged | I enlarged our community outreach. |
escalated | We escalated the problems to the director. |
established | I established company guidelines. |
estimated | I estimated future costs. |
evaluated | I evaluated investment opportunities. |
examined | I examined sites for pollution. |
expanded | I expanded our sales to Canada. |
experienced | We experienced difficulties meeting the deadline. |
explored | We explored a wide range of possibilities. |
F-L
Verb | Example Sentence |
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facilitated | I facilitated an exchange of ideas between the companies. |
finalized | I finalized projections for the year. |
formulated | I formulated answers to the questions. |
founded | I’ve founded two companies. |
functioned | I functioned as a liaison between management and employees. |
guided | I guided operations through the process. |
handled | I handled customer complaints. |
headed | I headed an exploratory committee. |
identified | I identified issues and reported back to management. |
implemented | I implemented company plans. |
improved | I improved the feedback process. |
increased | We increased sales by over 50%. |
initiated | I initiated investments into the latest technology. |
inspected | We inspected more than two hundred companies. |
installed | I installed air-conditioning units. |
introduced | We introduced innovate products. |
invented | The company invented double-sided tape. |
investigated | I investigated customer complaints. |
led | I led the sales department to its best year. |
M-P
Verb | Example Sentence |
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maintained | I maintained the company database. |
managed | I’ve managed more than five hundred employees. |
moderated | I moderated negotiations between the two companies. |
negotiated | I negotiated a better deal for the company. |
operated | I’ve operated heavy machinery. |
organized | I’ve organized many projects. |
performed | I performed as company clerk. |
pioneered | We pioneered new sound technologies. |
planned | I planned company retreats. |
prepared | I prepared documents for management. |
presented | I presented at many conferences. |
programmed | I programmed the company database. |
promoted | I promoted employees in human resources. |
provided | We provided feedback to management. |
purchased | I purchased materials for the company. |
R-Z
Verb | Example Sentence |
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recommended | I recommended cutbacks at the company. |
recorded | I recorded notes during meetings. |
recruited | We recruited the best talent. |
redesigned | I redesigned company workflow. |
repaired | I repaired watches for a few years. |
replaced | I replaced the director after only six months. |
restored | I restored the company to profitability. |
reversed | We reversed the trend and grew. |
reviewed | I reviewed company documents and made recommendations. |
revised | I revised figures at the end of each quarter. |
screened | I screened applicants during job interviews. |
selected | I selected employees and assigned tasks. |
serviced | We serviced all the buses in the area. |
set up | I set up four branches. |
stimulated | I stimulated discussion between departments. |
strengthened | We strengthened sales abroad. |
summarized | I summarized complex ideas so everyone could understand. |
supervised | I supervised two teams on the project. |
supported | I supported management with research. |
tested | I tested a number of devices in the field. |
trained | I trained employees. |
transformed | We transformed the company in a short time. |
upgraded | We upgraded our IT infrastructure. |
validated | I validated customer claims. |
Use these verbs to really sell yourself. You only have a few minutes to show how good you really are. Using this precise vocabulary and being confident can help you make the best impression possible.
Host and founder of Thinking in English, Tom is committed to providing quality and interesting content to all English learners. Previously a research student at a top Japanese university and with a background in English teaching, political research, and Asian languages, Tom is now working fulltime on bettering Thinking in English!
How do you make yourself stand out in English job applications? How can you write the perfect English university application? How can you best describe yourself in English? Let’s learn some of the most useful vocabulary for job interviews, resumes, and university applications in today’s episode of Thinking in English!
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How To Describe Yourself in English?
As well as running the Thinking in English podcast, I occasionally help people with job interviews and resumes, as well as applications to study at universities and graduate schools in the UK and America. I’ve probably written more applications myself since I was 18 than the majority of people: for scholarships, jobs, masters degrees and other programmes.
One thing that most people struggle to do is write an excellent application. On average, a recruiter spends less that 10 seconds looking at your CV and resume before they decide whether to consider your application. 10 seconds…. You have such a short time to make the best impression possible – which means you need to carefully craft an application which effectively communicates your skills and values.
However, people often rely on boring adjectives and describing words in their applications, or fall into the trap of using overused cliches and metaphors. What is the problem with this? Well… you sound just like everyone else who is applying for the job, or hoping to get a place at university! What was once a powerful and imaginative way of making yourself stand out in a resume, has likely become so overused that the words and phrases have lost all meaning and uniqueness.
Actually, I recommend you all listen to the podcast I recorded last year on George Orwell’s tips for writing – he argues this exact same thing: stay away from clichés and metaphors that you have seen written in other places! I always advise people to listen to that podcast or read his essay before they try to write an application!
Also, you probably should also brush up on the difference between academic, business, and conversational English – on which fortunately for all of you I have recorded an episode. And, you may need to take an English proficiency test, so I’ll also link to the episode I did on the difference between IELTS and TOEFL on the blog as well!!
Overused phrases, clichés, and metaphors
Let me give you some examples of overused phrases. I’ve probably read hundreds of university applications written by both native English speakers and non-native speakers over the past 7 or 8 years – and at least 80% use one of the following two sentences in their first paragraph. Let’s imagine you’re applying for an engineering degree. “I have always been passionate about engineering” “I have wanted to be an engineer for as long as I can remember”.
While you may think these phrases sound fine to you, the recruiters and staff looking at applications for companies and universities have seen such phrases thousands of times. Such phrases don’t add anything to your application, they don’t make you stand out, and they aren’t going to help you write a successful application. After looking at such an application for 10 seconds, a recruiter is not really going to know anything about you.
So, how can you write a successful application? Hopefully, I can help with that over the next few weeks. I’m going to introduce you to adjectives and action verbs that help improve the overall quality of your CVs and resumes, as well as tell you what not to include in applications. I think this will be a three part series of episodes, and I’ll start with a few adjectives you could use to make yourself sound more original.
Don’t ‘tell’ people about yourself, ‘show’ them your value!
Now, I have to be honest with you before we jump into the vocabulary. While these following adjectives are extremely useful in helping to describe yourself to prospective employers, I am actually a supporter of evidence-based applications rather than descriptive applications. What do I mean?
Well, instead of saying “I’m a proactive and self-driven person,” which is a description, I think it is better to write something like “I identified a niche in the education podcast market for advanced English learners, and over the year 2021 started and grew Thinking in English into a community of thousands of listeners.”
Instead of saying that “I am proactive and self-driven,” I demonstrated and showed that I am proactive and self-driven. It is better to show your skills to employers, rather than tell them your skills. I once had a friend who used to tell people he could speak Russian… but one day we met a Russian student at university and it turned out that friend was lying or exaggerating – he couldn’t speak with the Russian student at all. If you show you have a skill, it is much easier to believe than just telling people.
Regardless of this, I realise that sometimes we still need to use descriptions in interviews and applications, so the following adjectives are good options to include! Perhaps you can include both adjectives and evidence in a sentence – I’ll try to provide examples of this! Part 2 on action verbs will probably come out next week, and part 3 in a fortnight (British English for two weeks!).
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Excellent Describing Vocabulary To Use In Job Interviews And Applications!
Ambitious
If you are ambitious you have a strong desire to be successful, achieve your goals, and progress in your career. Companies and universities usually want ambitious people in their organisation, as ambitious people are usually the ones who work the hardest and bring the most innovation!
“I have ambitious plans for developing the department, including introducing new incentives and improving team morale.”
Bilingual (or Trilingual, Multilingual, etc)
If you’re listening to this podcast, or reading this blog, it is very, very likely you are bilingual. Bilingual means you know and are able to use two different languages – for example your native language and English. Bilingual employees are often in demand – especially at international companies.
If you speak three languages, we can call you trilingual. If you speak three or more languages, we can describe you as multilingual. And if you are one of those amazing people who speaks four, five, six or even more languages, you are a polyglot. All of these terms will make you appealing to potential employers and universities!
“As I am trilingual in French, Spanish, and English, I believe I would be a vital addition to your expanding European business.”
Competent
If you are competent, you are properly or sufficiently qualified, capable, or efficient. Competent people have the skills and knowledge to do something well. Maybe you are a competent programmer, a competent writer, or a competent chef. It doesn’t mean you are brilliant, but it means that you are good enough – it is useful to describe additional qualities you have which are not essential for your main role.
“As well as writing and researching numerous articles every week, I have also become competent in social media marketing and search engine optimization”
Conscientious
If you are conscientious, you are characterised by extreme care and great effort. Conscientious people put a lot of effort into their work, and also feel a responsibility to do their work fairly and carefully. A conscientious employee, for instance, wouldn’t distract co-workers, and would never let the team down!
“I am a conscientious and dedicated employee, who will undoubtedly be an asset to your company”
Dedicated
You just heard the word dedicated in the previous example – what does it mean? If you are dedicated you believe your work is very important and you give a lot of time and energy to doing that work. Dedicated employees make sure to always be early, go beyond their simple job role, and devote all their attention to the job!
“As a dedicated employee, I regularly volunteered for leadership and team leader positions, and often went beyond my job description by creating and designing solutions to problems”
Diligent
If someone describes you as diligent, it means they think you are careful, use a lot of effort, and have perseverance in carrying out different tasks. Diligent employees are in demand and popular with companies, as they are careful and serious in completing their work, which means diligent employees rarely make mistakes!
“In my previous role, I was known as a diligent worker who only completed projects to the highest quality”
Efficient
Efficient is a great adjective to use in applications, interviews, resumes, and CVs. Efficient people are able to accomplish their purposes. Efficient people can work quickly and effectively in an organised way. If you are efficient you operate in a way that achieves your goals without waste. Efficient employees can get their work done quickly, without wasting time procrastinating, taking breaks, or spending too much effort on less important issues. Efficient can also be used to describe technology, processes, and programmes!
“By reducing the number of meetings and simplifying the structure of the department, I was able to create an efficient and effective work environment”
Entrepreneurial
Entrepreneurial is an adjective that relates to a person who starts their own businesses, or is excellent in finding new ways to make money or create products. In general, entrepreneurial people are willing to take risks in order to make money! Often start-ups and newly founded companies like to recruit entrepreneurial employees who are willing to find new and innovative ways to expand businesses. If you have started your own business, launched your own project, or even if you sold candy at school as a child, I think we can describe you as entrepreneurial.
“After resigning from my previous role, I embraced my entrepreneurial side and founded my own education platform.”
Industrious
In a nutshell, an industrious person works hard. Industrious employees are characterised by great effort and perseverance. Companies can get frustrated by lazy or slow employees, so it is important to show that you are industrious in your applications and interviews. In fact, most companies demand employees to be both competent and industrious.
“As a dedicated, competent, and industrious employee, I was regularly commended by company executives for the quality of my work and commitment to my job!”
Meticulous
Are you the kind of person who takes extreme care in the details of a project or task? If so, you are meticulous! Meticulous people pay great attention to every detail and are very careful in their work. A meticulous housekeeper makes sure every centimetre of the house is completely clean; a meticulous proof-reader will find every mistake in a piece of writing; a meticulous researcher will read hundreds of articles for every report they write!
“After hours of meticulous preparation, my first book was published to critical acclaim”
Resourceful
Resourceful people are skilled at solving problems and making decisions by themselves. Rather than relying on others, resourceful people can use their own knowledge, skills, and imagination to solve problems. As I can’t afford to pay someone to produce my graphics for the Instagram posts I upload every week, I needed to be resourceful and use my own imagination to create designs.
“I regularly worked independently and accomplished tasks using my own knowledge and skills, demonstrating that I am a resourceful and hard working employee”
Final Thought
In the first part of this series on ways to write excellent applications, resumes, and CVs, I have tried to provide you with some useful adjectives to help improve your vocabulary! By including such terms, you should be able to better communicate your skills, knowledge, and experience. Importantly, pay attention to the example sentences – rather than just telling people you are ‘resourceful,’ ‘dedicated,’ or ‘meticulous,’ you should show and demonstrate this through examples!
Next week, we will look at active verbs – which are perhaps even more important than adjectives in writing applications! As always, if you have any questions just reach out to me on Instagram or by the contact form on the blog! I’ll be sure to reply (especially on Instagram I usually reply straight away!).
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Слова для прохождения собеседования на английском языке, а также выражения, связанные с работой (устройство, график, процесс работы), которые помогут подготовиться к прохождению интервью на английском.
Список прилагательных для описания себя на английском языке на собеседовании при приеме на работу также включает в себя характеристики человека для резюме. Подготовка к собеседованию на английском языке может производиться как самостоятельно, так и с репетитором по английскому языку.
Список слов для собеседования на английском языке
abilities (talent) | дарования, способности, особые данные |
calling (for) | призвание |
values | ценности |
personal strengths | сильные стороны, талант, умения |
accomplishments | успехи, достижения; хорошие манеры |
activity | деятельность, активность |
attitude | позиция, отношение к чему-либо |
appointment | свидание, условленная встреча |
make an appointment | назначить встречу |
keep / break an appointment | прийти / не прийти в назначенное место или время |
cancel an appointment | отменить встречу |
work by appointment | работать по «записи», т. е. организация, где необходимо предварительно назначить встречу |
career goals | цели, которые ставит претендент при получении данной работы |
education | образование |
job hunting | опыт работы |
job hunting file | банк данных |
agency | агентство |
employment agency | агентство по трудоустройству |
nonprofit agency | агентство, которое не взимает плату за услуги; один из видов социальной службы |
private agency | частное агентство |
advertisement | объявление, реклама |
classified advertisements | объявления, расположенные по рубрикам |
courtesy | правила вежливости, учтивость, этикет |
receptionist | секретарь в приемной |
fee | плата за услуги, гонорар |
claim | претендовать |
contact | связаться с, обратиться к |
counsel | давать совет, рекомендовать |
counselor | советник, адвокат |
resume | резюме (для поступления на работу) |
vacancy | вакансия, свободное место |
job (employment, work) | работа, должность |
job qualification | качества (которыми должен обладать претендент) |
technical job | работа в промышленности |
high-salaried job | высокооплачиваемая работа |
position | положение, должность |
nonskilled position | место, на котором не требуется особая квалификация и образование |
fill a position | заполнить вакансию |
find a position | найти место работы |
occupation (trade) | занятие, род занятий, профессия |
capacity | положение, в качестве |
business | профессия, занятие, дело |
on business | по делу |
business trip | командировка |
join the company | поступить на работу в компанию |
apply (to smb for smth) | обращаться за работой (помощью, разрешением) |
application | заявление, прошение |
application form | анкета для поступающего на работу |
an applicant | претендент, кандидат |
post | должность, пост |
employ | предоставлять работу |
employer | наниматель, работодатель |
unemployed | безработный |
employment | занятость, постоянная работа |
full-time employment | основная работа на полный рабочий день |
part-time employment | работа «по совместительству» на неполный рабочий день |
employee | служащий |
prospective employer | возможный работодатель / наниматель |
clerk | конторский служащий |
hire | нанимать на работу |
responsibilities (duties) | обязанности |
salary (wages, pay, earnings) | заработная плата |
at a salary of | с заработной платой… |
get an increase in pay | повысить зарплату |
bonus | премия |
fringe benefits | дополнительные выплаты |
insurance | страховка |
insure (against) | страховать (против) |
leave | отпуск |
be on (sick) leave | быть в отпуске, «на больничном» |
schedule smth | назначать на определенное время, намечать, планировать |
schedule | график, расписание |
shift | смена |
day / night shift | дневная / ночная смена |
notify (give notice) | уведомить |
dismiss | уволить с работы |
fire smb | уволить кого-либо |
kick out / get the sack | вышвырнуть |
get rid of | избавиться |
quit (leave the service) | оставить (работу), уволиться |
resign from / resign one’s job / position | отказываться от должности, уходить в отставку |
labour (work) force | рабочая сила |
staff / personnel | штат (сотрудников) |
authorities | власти, руководство |
head | глава, руководитель |
at the head of | во главе |
chief, boss | руководитель, начальник |
supervisor | высший, старший начальник |
subordinate | подчиненный |
manager (managing director) | управляющий, заведующий, директор |
director | директор |
executive | исполнительный |
senior (junior) executive | старший (младший) сотрудник |
assistant | помощник, заместитель |
foreman | мастер |
colleague | коллега |
be in charge of | заведовать, возглавлять |
work under smb / smb’s authority | работать под руководством, быть в подчинении |
next in performance | второй по положению, званию, чину |
experienced | опытный, знающий |
qualified | квалифицированный |
skilled | квалифицированный, искусный |
talented | талантливый, одаренный |
department | отдел |
factory, plant | фабрика, завод |
office | учреждение, контора, должность |
research institute | научно-исследовательский институт |
shop | магазин, цех |
be paid by piece work | работать сдельно |
find fault with (pick at) smb | придираться |
promote | выдвигать, повышать в чине, должности |
shirk work | увиливать от работы |
loafer (idler) | лентяй |
profession (trade, occupation) | профессия, род занятий, ремесло |
force (smb to do smth) | заставлять, принуждать |
make (smb do smth) | заставлять, принуждать |
to qualify (for) | готовиться, быть готовым к какой-либо деятельности |
redundant | лишний, ненужный |
become redundant / be laid off | попасть под сокращение штатов |
reference | рекомендации, рекомендательное письмо |
skills | умения, квалификация, искусство, мастерство |
work hard | упорно работать, хорошо работать |
work under | работать под руководством |
work overtime | работать сверхурочно |
Job interviews are always stressful, even more so when they’re in your second language. But there are plenty of ways in which you can prepare yourself so that you perform at your best. Doing lots of research about the company, dressing smartly, smiling and being friendly but formal – all of these things will help.
But when it comes to language, there are extra words and phrases you can practice too. We’ve taken a look at some of the most common questions asked in interviews in English so that you can prepare answers for them. And we’ve also taken a look at some words and phrases that you might want to include in your answers.
The most important thing to remember is to be yourself. Employers want to find out about the real you and how well you’re going to fit in at their company. Try not to worry too much about any language slip-ups, as many employers will understand your nerves!
Questions
Tell us about yourself
This interview question is meant as an introduction, so try not to let your answer go on too long. You want to give an overall impression of who you are, but try to concentrate on your work related experience in your answer – work related experience should be the central focus of any job interview. Let them know where you’ve been working lately and why you’re looking for work in a new country. Don’t worry about telling them about your education here as they have seen this on your CV and work experience tends to be the most important factor in English-speaking countries.
Where do you see yourself in … years?
The interviewer is asking you to look to the future and imagine where you would like to be. They mean in terms of your employment and they mean for you to be realistic. While you might dream that you’ll be living in a mansion with a swimming pool in the South of France in five years, this isn’t the place to say so! Keep it work related – do you see yourself at the same company (your employer will hope so), if so, in what position? Think about your career goals and let them know.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
You may be really good at crossword puzzles but have a weakness for chocolate, but the chances are your employer doesn’t want to hear about that. They want to know about your strengths and weaknesses in the workplace. Are you a good communicator? A quick learner? Think about your positive attributes and how these help you in the workplace. As for weaknesses, you don’t want to admit to too many of these! And when you do you want to make them seem like strong points. For example, you might admit to being too much of a perfectionist, not being happy until something is 100% perfect.
Can you give me an example of a time when you … and how you dealt with that?
This is an increasingly popular interview question, where your interviewer is asking you to think back to your work experience to a particular event. Often they’ll ask about a time when you had a difficult customer to deal with or a problem to face. They want you to give them an example and tell them exactly what you did to fix the problem.
Do you have any questions for us?
While you might feel nervous about asking questions of your potential employer, this is a great opportunity to show your enthusiasm for the company. Perhaps you do have genuine questions that haven’t yet been addressed in the interview, such as what the working hours will be. It pays to ask something about the company, as this shows you have a genuine interest in what the company does and what it can offer you.
Answers
Multi-tasking
Employers love employees who can multi-task. This means that you are really good at carrying out more than one task at a time. In a busy environment people are often working to deadlines with lots of tasks to complete before the end of the day. If you’re good at multi-tasking let the employer know and give them an example of how you cope with work tasks.
Eager to learn
While employers are looking for staff who are competent and educated to a level that enables them to carry out the job successfully, they’re also looking for staff who are willing to learn. Every company has its own way of working and your ability to learn the way of the company and fit in is important. Letting them know that you’re keen to learn new skills is a great way to show employers that you’re enthusiastic about working for them and about the sector of business that you are working in.
I perform well under pressure
If you’re used to working in a busy environment let the employer know. The ability to handle work pressures calmly and coolly is really an advantage. Perhaps you can give them an example of just how you manage to cope well under pressure – perhaps you have a naturally calm nature or you’re good at prioritizing your workload so that you can manage your time better.
I’m looking for the chance to progress
Employers aren’t just looking for an employee today, they’re looking for employees for the future. They’ll be hoping that their company will grow and that you can help them to do so. A good employer will have avenues open to you within the company through which you can progress and showing that you’re interested in doing this lets the employer know that you have drive and ambition.
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Wil is a writer, teacher, learning technologist and keen language learner. He’s taught English in classrooms and online for nearly 10 years, trained teachers in using classroom and web technology, and written e-learning materials for several major websites. He speaks four languages and is currently looking for another one to start learning.
It is very important to understand and express such words in a special vocabulary during the interview. These job descriptions also help you to define them better.
During a job interview it is important to use actions that accurately describe your roles and responsibilities in your current and past positions. The following table lists the most obvious and widely used actions in the English workplace. These actions are used to highlight the obligations and functions performed in all of the applicant’s professional work.
Job Interview Vocabulary for Beginners
Let’s work on the verbs to help you do your job interview and explain yourself well:
- Affordable: I like to make myself accessible to new employees to help them feel welcome and supported. I do this by sending them a welcome email, standing at their desk and keeping the door of my office open for any questions they may have. ”
- Accountable: I’m always committed to making sure I meet deadlines and accepting my mistakes
- Accomplished: I have accomplished a lot in my current position.
- Acted: You have served as head of department.
- Accuracy: Accurate and accurate; without errors
- Adapted: I adapt to working group situations easily.
- Administered: I managed four committees.
- Active: Involved in work; living
- Adaptable: Adapable to adapt to new circumstances
- Adept: Very good or skilled in something
- Broadminded: It is a pleasure to embrace beliefs and practices that are different from your own
- Build: To make something by assembling pieces, building materials, etc. Together
- Built: We build more than 200 houses.
- Calibrated: I was responsible for measuring CNC machines to maintain quality production while meeting production standards
- Challenges: “I challenged my colleagues to develop our ideas before finalizing our proposal.”
- Collaborated: Shared: “I worked with customer service and sales teams regularly to refine product designs, address errors and measure customer needs.”
- Commitment: I am committed to providing quality customer service in my role as a customer service representative
- Conscious: Being careful to do something right and proper
- Consistency: I am a consistent worker and others can always rely on me to achieve my responsibilities and produce quality work. ”
- Carried out: I perform a variety of tasks.
- Cataloged: I have written a library for our company.
- Conducted: I do telephone research.
- Coordinated: I was responsible for coordinating departmental activities in the absence of my direct supervisor. ”
- Delegated: Posted: “My partners and I have provided jobs based on our ability to maximize our team efforts.”
- Delivered: Delivery: “I have made my promise to satisfy the customer and received his contract renewed for another three years.
- Detected: I have found many errors.
- Detail Oriented: I really like and pay close attention to details
- Develop: Slow growth, expansion, or transformation; to make someone / something do this
- Diplomatic: Able to interact with people
- Discovered: Received: “I have received a new award program that has encouraged my team to improve their performance efforts by 20%.
- Eager: I look forward to using my customer service skills and helping customers to solve technical problems. ”
- Effective: Effectively produce the desired result
- Efficient: It can work well without making mistakes or wasting time and energy
- Encouraged: Encouraged: “In my previous job, I encouraged a coworker to share his ideas on a new marketing strategy. My boss eventually liked it, and they got a chance to lead the campaign
- Energized: Giving a person extra power, power, etc. And rising to a higher level of power.
- Enthusiastic: Full of joy and excitement
- Excited: I am always happy when I am faced with a new job or challenge that I have to overcome because I know I have the opportunity to step out of the comfort zone and expand my skills. ”
- Fair: Appropriate and acceptable in a particular situation
- Fascinated: I like consumer trends and how they change over time. Increases my enthusiasm for research. ”
- Founded: I founded two companies.
- Functioned: I worked as a liaison between management and employees.
- Firm: Able to stay in the same position when pressed; very hard
- Genuine: Honest and sincere; reliable
- Guided: I directed performance through the process.
- Handled: I handled customer complaints.
- Installed: I have installed air-conditioning.
- Introduction: Introducing new products.
- Invention: The company developed a double-sided tape.
- Increased: Increased: “I increase my monthly sales share by 15%
- Initiative: A legal action taken to resolve a problem or improve the situation
- Innovative: In my previous job as general director of HR, I worked hard to develop new boarding systems that greatly improved the hiring process.
- Interested: Wanting to know or hear more about something / someone
- Invigorated: My favorite part of the event planning process is event planning because it always empowers me and makes me want to do a better event for our clients. ”
- Leadership: The position or position of manager or person in charge
- Love: a strong feeling that you have when you love someone / something very much
- Loyal: I would describe myself as an honest person who does more than help others at work. ”
- Maintained: To keep an object at the same level, level, etc.
- Managed: I have had the pleasure of managing the day-to-day operations of 25 employees during my time as sales manager. ”
- Marketed: In my previous career, I marketed medical tools and tools on behalf of medical providers and pharmaceutical companies.
- Met the qualities: To complete the task on time, on the agreed date
- Monitored: I monitored three of our mothers
- Moderated: Oversees negotiations between the two companies.
- Motivation: To have a strong motivation or desire to do well or to succeed
- Negotiated: I negotiated a better company agreement.
- Operated: I used heavy equipment.
- organized: I have planned many projects.
- On time: Not too late or too early; punctual
- Open-minded: I think it is important to have an open mind to new ideas and ideas because your ability to deal with new challenges or roles influences your ability to develop with your company to fit its goals.
- Optimistic: One of my best strengths is having a positive outlook. It enables me to persevere on challenging projects and help others to have a positive outlook on life. ”
- Partnered: Partner: “I have partnered with a member of the marketing department to create a working definition of job vacancies.”
- Passionate: I really like public health.
- Pioneered: I am pioneering a new job posting system to improve departmental performance by 15%.
- Plan: A vision or plan for doing something or accomplishing something in the future
- Practical: That might work; right or wrong
- Programmed: I have edited company details.
- Promotion: Promotions.
- Prepare: To prepare or prepare a person / thing
- Priority: The most important thing or something you should do before anything else
- Scheduled: I have arranged for HR and customer service professionals to be used
- punctual: I am always punctual, whether I am on time for work or I have a deadline because I have a deep respect for my coworkers and the company I work for. ”
- Provided: We have provided feedback to management.
- Reviewed: I have reviewed company documents and made recommendations.
- Recruited: I recruited more than 50 employees to work for my former employer, and as far as I know, 43 of those employees still exist.
- Reorganize: To rearrange something or in a new way
- Restored: I have returned the company to profit.
- Reversed: We dropped the habit and grew up.
- Resolved: “I solved the product error and while I made the design even better
- Respectful: I believe that respect is an important factor in maintaining co-operative relationships and customer satisfaction.
- Responsible: In my previous job, I was responsible for handling salary adjustments and preparing checks before pay days. ”
- Results; Outcome Oriented: A term used to describe a person or organization that is focused on the outcome rather than the process used to produce a product or deliver a service.
- Satisfy Customer Requests: Understand Your Customer Needs and Problem Solver
- Scheduled: I have arranged all the rental areas of our stadium and the calendars have been adjusted subject to cancellation
- Solution: How to solve a problem, deal with a difficult situation, etc.
- Strengthening: “I have strengthened the communication channels of our business by planning an internal system.
- Supervised: I supervised a team of 10 product engineers throughout the design and testing phase of prototypes. ”
- Supported: “When I work with colleagues on a project, I always make sure I support their ideas and commend them for their ingenuity.
- Team Player: A person who actively contributes to his team to complete tasks, meet goals or manage projects
- Transparency: Allows continuous trust between employees and management and helps employees understand the purpose of rapid changes in budgets or work responsibilities.
- Trustworthy: I believe one of my best-selling qualities is honesty.
- Win: To be the first or strongest in a race, game, tournament, etc.
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