Shadowing Practice: How to Answer Job Interview Questions in English | Real English For Job Interviews - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello, our lovely students.
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Welcome back to the Chill English Channel.
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Hey everyone!
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Today we're going to help you get ready for a job interview in English.
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Yes, a job interview can feel scary.
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But don't worry, we'll teach you simple,
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useful sentences that will help you speak clearly and confidently.
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Please, please, please subscribe to our channel if you haven't already.
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It really helps us keep making great English lessons for you.
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Let's start with the first thing you often hear.
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Tell me about yourself.
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That's a very common question.
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You should say your name,
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where you're from, and something about your experience.
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For example, my name is Sarah.
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I'm from Mexico.
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I have two years of experience in sales.
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That's great.
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You can also say what you studied.
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I studied accounting at university.
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Or something about your personality.
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I'm a friendly person, and I like working in teams.
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Let's practice together.
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Repeat after me.
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My name is Sarah.
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My name is Sarah.
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I'm from Mexico.
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I'm from Mexico.
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I have two years of experience in sales.
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I have two years of experience in sales.
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I studied accounting at university.
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I studied accounting at university.
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I like working in teams.
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I like working in teams.
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Perfect.
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You can also add one more sentence.
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I'm excited to learn more and grow in this job.
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Now you try.
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Say your name, your country,
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your experience, and one positive thing about yourself.
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Don't worry if it's not perfect.
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Just speak slowly and with confidence.
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In the next part, we'll talk about how to answer questions like,
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why do you want this job?
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Keep practicing and let's move forward step by step.
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Welcome back.
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Now let's talk about another common question.
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Why do you want this job?
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This question is your chance to show that you're interested and ready to work.
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You don't need to say something big or difficult.
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Keep it simple and honest.
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For example, you can say,
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I want this job because I like your company and I want to learn more.
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Or, I want to grow my skills and work in a team.
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Let's practice.
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Repeat after me.
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I want this job because I like your company.
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I want to grow my skills.
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I want to work with others and help the team.
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Excellent!
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You can also say, I am very interested in this position.
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Yes, here's another one.
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This job fits my experience and goals.
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You can use one or two of these sentences in your answer.
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Let's put them together.
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I want this job because I like your company.
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I'm interested in this position,
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and I want to grow my skills.
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Great!
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That's clear, short, and confident.
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Don't forget to smile during your interview.
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It shows that you're friendly and positive.
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And always speak slowly.
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You don't need to rush.
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In the next part, we'll help you talk about your strengths,
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what you're good at.
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So don't go anywhere.
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Keep learning with us.
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Welcome back!
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Now let's talk about your strengths.
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That means, what are you good at?
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The question usually sounds like this.
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What are your strengths?
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Or, what are you good at?
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You can talk about your personality or your skills.
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For example, I'm a hard worker.
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Or, I'm a good listener.
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That means you pay attention and care about others.
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You can also say, I work well in a team.
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Or, I'm always on time.
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Let's say them slowly.
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Repeat after me.
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I'm a hard worker.
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I'm a good listener.
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I work well in a team.
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I'm always on time.
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Good job!
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You can also talk about computer or language skills.
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For example, I can use Microsoft Word and Excel.
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Or, I speak English and Spanish.
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Let's practice.
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I can use Microsoft Word.
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I speak English and Spanish.
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I learn new things quickly.
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These are simple but very strong answers.
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Now let's put it together.
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I'm a hard worker and I work well in a team.
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I also speak English and I learn fast.
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That's a great answer.
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It shows your attitude and your skills.
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Remember, don't say too much.
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Choose two or three good points and speak clearly.
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In the next part, we'll talk about a more difficult question.
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What is your weakness?
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Don't worry.
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We'll show you how to answer it in a smart and positive way.
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All right.
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Now let's talk about a tricky question.
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What is your weakness?
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Yes, this means something you are not good at.
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But be careful, don't say something too negative.
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You can be honest, but also show that you are improving.
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For example, you can say,
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Sometimes I speak too fast,
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but I'm learning to slow down.
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Or, I don't have much experience with Excel,
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but I'm practicing every day.
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These answers are great because you show that you are trying to get better.
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Let's practice.
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Repeat after me.
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Sometimes I speak too fast.
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But I'm learning to slow down.
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I don't have much experience with Excel.
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But I'm practicing every day.
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Perfect.
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You can also say something like,
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I can be shy, but I'm working on my communication skills.
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That's a great one.
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Try to turn your weakness into a positive step.
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Let's put it together.
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I can be shy, but I'm working on speaking more in meetings.
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Or, I didn't work with big teams before,
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but I'm learning how to communicate better.
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These are simple, honest, and smart answers.
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Now you try.
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Think of one thing you want to improve.
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Then say, I'm working on it.
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In the next part, we'll help you answer,
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why should we hire you?
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That's one of the most important questions in a job interview.
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Don't miss it.
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Welcome back.
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Now let's look at one of the most important questions in a job interview.
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Yes.
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The question is, why should we hire you?
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That means, why are you the right person for this job?
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This is your chance to show your best side.
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Be confident and positive.
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You can say something like,
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I'm hardworking, I learn fast,
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and I want to grow with your company.
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Or, I have the skills and attitude to do this job well.
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Let's repeat together.
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I'm hardworking.
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I learn fast.
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I want to grow with your company.
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Now, another example.
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I have the skills and attitude to do this job well.
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Great job.
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You can also add something about your past.
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I have experience in customer service,
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and I enjoy helping people.
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Or, I'm organized and always meet deadlines.
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Let's say it slowly.
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I have experience in customer service.
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I enjoy helping people.
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I'm organized.
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I always meet deadlines.
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Now, let's build a full answer.
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You should hire me because I'm responsible,
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I learn quickly, and I'm ready to work hard.
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That's perfect.
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It's short, strong, and shows a good attitude.
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You don't need to sound perfect.
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Just be clear, honest, and confident.
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In the next part, we'll talk about questions you can ask at the end of the interview.
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Yes, that's your chance to show interest and learn more about the job.
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You're doing great!
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Now let's talk about a question that many people forget.
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Yes, at the end of the interview,
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the company often asks, Do you have any questions for us?
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And your answer should not be no. It's a good idea to ask one or two simple questions.
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This shows that you're interested and serious about the job.
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So, what can you ask?
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Try this.
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Can you tell me more about the team I will work with?
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Or, what does a normal day look like in this job?
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You can also ask, is there training for new employees?
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These are polite and smart questions.
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Let's practice them slowly.
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Can you tell me more about the team I will work with?
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What does a normal day look like in this job?
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Is there training for new employees?
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Great!
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You can also ask about the next step.
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When will I hear back from you?
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That's a good way to end the interview.
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Let's repeat one full example.
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I really enjoyed this interview.
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Can you tell me more about the team and what happens next?
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That sounds polite and professional.
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So, remember, prepare one or two small questions.
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It shows that you care.
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In the next part, we'll review everything and give you a full practice interview.
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You're almost ready.
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Let's finish strong in part 7.
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You made it!
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This is the final part of today's episode.
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Great work, everyone!
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Yes, you've learned how to answer the most common job interview questions in English.
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Let's quickly review some key phrases.
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Repeat after us.
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My name is Maria.
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I'm from Colombia.
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I have five years of experience in teaching.
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I want this job because I like your company and I want to grow.
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I'm a hard worker.
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I'm organized.
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I work well in a team.
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Sometimes I speak too fast,
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but I'm learning to slow down.
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You should hire me because I learn quickly and I'm ready to help your company.
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Can you tell me more about the team I will work with?
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Excellent.
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Now let's try a short, simple practice interview.
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Ready?
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I'll be the interviewer.
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You can speak with me.
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Let's go.
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Hello, thank you for coming.
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Can you tell me about yourself?
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Why do you want this job?
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What are your strengths?
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And what is one weakness you are working on?
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Why should we hire you?
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Do you have any questions for us?
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Great job!
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You can listen to this again and again.
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Repeat your answers out loud.
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It really helps!
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And please, please, please subscribe to the Chill English channel if you haven't already.
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Yes!
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Your support helps us create more fun and useful episodes for you.
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Thanks for joining us.
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You're doing amazing!
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Keep going, and we'll see you in the next episode.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you'll learn how to confidently and clearly answer common job interview questions in English. Specifically, we will focus on two essential questions: "Tell me about yourself" and "Why do you want this job?" Through this practice, you will build the skills necessary to articulate your experiences and motivations effectively. This focused approach will enhance your speaking abilities, making you more prepared for future job interviews.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Tell me about yourself - A common question to introduce your background in an interview.
  • Experience - Refers to your work or educational background in a specific field.
  • University - An institution for higher education where students can gain degrees.
  • Team player - A person who works well with others in a group.
  • Excited to learn - Expresses enthusiasm for personal and professional growth.
  • Motivation - The reason behind your desire to pursue a specific job.
  • Skills - Abilities that are helpful in the workplace, such as communication or teamwork.
  • Career goals - The professional objectives you aim to achieve.

Practice Tips

To truly master these interview responses, consider using a shadowing app to practice. This technique is effective when trying to emulate the pace and tone of native speakers. A great option for this is shadowspeak, where you can listen and repeat phrases to improve your fluency. When working on this lesson, pay attention to the speaker's intonation and rhythm; this will help you sound more natural during interviews.

Start by looking for the phrases taught in this video. For instance, practice the introduction: "My name is [Your Name]. I’m from [Your Country]." Shadow the speaker while watching, mimicking their speed and confidence. Use shadow speak techniques by repeating sentences out loud after each pause. This will help you internalize the structure and enhance your vocabulary.

An excellent way to combine learning is to learn English with YouTube videos like this one, as they provide practical examples and contexts that make it easier to remember. Practice consistently, and don’t hesitate to make mistakes—they are part of the learning process! After mastering the basic responses, try answering variations of the questions, and focus on your delivery. With time and practice, particularly through methods like shadowspeaks, you'll become more comfortable and confident in your speaking abilities.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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