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Tom's Riddle

Recruiter: Why do you want to do this job?

Candidate: I would be very happy to work here because I really respect the work that this company does and I have always had a positive opinion of it. I believe that with the skills that I have learned over the past six years in this industry, I would be an excellent person to have on the team.

Recruiter: What experience do you have?



Candidate: When I started, I worked as a sales rep for two years and learned a lot during that time and went to a lot of training courses. After two years, I was promoted and became an area manager with a small team of two other people. I did that for three years, before moving to the job I do now. I currently manage a different area with a larger team of five people and since I have been there, our sales have increased by 25%.

Recruiter: Why are you looking for work?

Candidate: Ihave been with this company for six years now and I would like to have experience with a new company and I’m looking for a new challenge. Also, I have a new manager who started a couple of months ago and I don’t really get along with him. He’s pretty stupid.

Recruiter: How would you describe yourself?

Candidate: I’m a hard worker and enjoy learning new skills. I really love working in sales and don’t have a problem with working as long as I need to reach my goals. I’m good at working as part of a team, but I’m happy to work by myself too.

Recruiter: What is your dream job?

Candidate: Selling ice cream on a beach! Sun, ice cream, and sales: my three favorite things.

Recruiter: What are you good at?

Candidate: One of my biggest strengths is listening to customers to find out what they need and building relationships with them.

Recruiter: How do you deal with a large amount of work?

Candidate: First, I decide what are the most important tasks to deal with and I do those first. If I’ve got a lot to do, I will get up extra early and get a head start.

Recruiter: What are your hobbies?


English Conversation/Dialogue

Job Interviews

Det är ett sorgset avsnitt när jag pratar om Masskjutningen som skedde i Sverige den fjärde februari. Jag delar mina tankar kring attacken och om Sverige generellt.

Tankar på svenska

Tankar På Svenska : Sveriges Största Masskjutning i Historien

La justicia y la condena a la pena de muerte. 

El otro lado de la moneda

La justicia y la pena de muerte

Examples of a range of more advanced or more descriptive words and phrases that you can use as an alternative for "important"

Never at a Loss for Words

Episode 4 - Synonyms for "important"

American interviewers want to hear precise, simple, and clear answers. They don’t want to hear rambling or layered communication. Australians, Canadians, and Germans appreciate this communication style too.

On the other hand, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese interviewers are more likely to appreciate sophisticated, nuanced, and layered communication styles. 

In this episode, we dive into communication styles by nationality, and you’ll learn how to prepare for an interview with a hiring manager who expects concise answers.

If you’re accustomed to talking at length and rambling, modifying your communication style will take some effort. But, it’s possible if you follow the seven tips outlined in the episode. 

In this episode, you’ll also hear an example of a concise answer to the interview question, what would you do if you knew your boss was wrong about something? 

Episode originally published on December 24, 2020

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/interview-questions/

Theme music by Lucas Knutter. 

Infographics on Pinterest. 

Express to Impress

How to Answer Interview Questions Without Rambling

In this episode of Word of the Day, we explore the meaning of "ephemeral" and how the fleeting nature of moments adds value to our experiences. From conversations to sunsets, we discuss how embracing impermanence can deepen our appreciation for the present and enrich our language learning journey.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Word of the Day: 'Ephemeral' – The Beauty in Fleeting Moments

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"This is what a blockbuster drama is!"
An eye for an eye! A tooth for a tooth!
Hammurabi has been resurrected from the dead!
This show tells viewers a bitter-sweet emotion like an espresso.

“블록버스터 드라마란 이런 것이다!”라는 걸 제대로 보여준 드라마가 아닐까 싶습니다.
눈에는 눈! 이에는 이!
21세기 함무라비 법전이 되살아났습니다!
쌉싸름하지만 달콤한 에스프레소처럼 시청자들에게 달콤한 하루를 선물합니다.


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41. 빈센조(Vincenzo)

In this episode I talk about going to see a movie on the 4th of July.
(Should have said Archeology professor not Anthropology)
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