Special Courses: Interview Questions Answered

Interview Questions Answered

Interview Questions Answered

  • Do you want to understand how American interviews work?
  • Do you want to know the right things to say in response to common interview questions?
  • Do you want to speak confidently about your qualifications and skills to interviewers?

This course answers six of the most often-asked interview questions in American business interviews. Each lesson addresses one of these questions, with important information about the best way to answer them and the language you need to do so confidently.

Each lesson begins with important tips, advice, and suggestions on the best way to answer the question. These suggestions are practical and detailed, and can be used in any type of professional interview or conversation.

After giving advice on how to answer the question, the lesson includes two sample responses to the question, using the tips and advice you have just learned.

Each answer contains important business vocabulary related specifically to answering this question, but that are useful in many other professional situations. That vocabulary is explained in detail and a glossary with sample sentences is provided in the written Learning Guide.

Finally, you will hear these answers at a normal, native-speaker rate.

Whether you plan to interview in English or not, this course includes important business vocabulary useful for anyone wanting to communicate better in an English-speaking professional setting.


LESSON FORMAT

Each lesson includes downloadable MP3 and PDF files you can listen to and read on any computer, phone, or tablet.

After you purchase, you have 30 days to download the MP3 audio and PDF Learning Guide files.

Please note: All files are for download only; we do not sell books or CDs.


WHAT YOU GET

MP3 Audio Files (3 hours, 6 minutes) - Audio files to download and listen to on your computer or device anywhere

Learning Guides (80 pages) – Written guide for all six questions, including:

A. Full transcript of every word you hear, including the explanations

B. Glossaries with definitions

C. Sample sentences


How It Works

This course takes you step-by-step through the most-often-asked questions in job interviews. For each interview question, you will get detailed and practical suggestions on how to answer each interview question.

You will hear TWO sample responses (answers). Each sample response is divided into three parts. You:

1. Listen to the story at a learning speed (slow)
2. Listen to a detailed explanation of the story and vocabulary
3. Listen to the story at a normal speed (fast)

This 1-2-3 method of learning languages, pioneered by the applied linguists at the Center for Educational Development and ESLPod.com, is the fastest way to improving your business-related vocabulary. You encounter all of the key vocabulary several times in each lesson, helping you really understand the meaning of the expressions and how to use them correctly.


Why It Works

  • Tested, proven lessons used by more than 1.27 million students in 189 countries
  • Practical English expressions and terms used by American businesspeople in meetings and conferences
  • Phrases in English for both formal and informal meetings, so you can handle any situation
  • Presented by Dr. Jeff McQuillan, whose funny and entertainment lessons have been used by millions around the world
  • Based 100% on scientific research – all lessons written by two Ph.D.s in applied linguistics
  • More than 5 hours of lessons to give you a complete knowledge of what you need for interviews in English

ARE SPECIAL COURSES RIGHT FOR YOU?

If you do not want a monthly membership or you want to get all of our lessons in order right away, then our Special Courses are right for you!


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The Six Frequently-Asked Interview Questions

QUESTION 1: “Tell me about yourself.”
Learn what types of information interviewers expect from you when you are asked this question.

  • Should I mention my educational background?
  • Should I talk about my past jobs?
  • Should I talk about my personal life, family, or my hobbies?

QUESTION 2: “Why did you leave your last job?”/”Why are you looking for a new job?”
Learn what you should tell the interviewer and what you shouldn’t.

  • How do I explain quitting or being fired from a past job?
  • Must I mention all of the jobs I’ve had in the past?
  • How do I tell him/her about past problems without sounding like I’m the problem?

QUESTION 3: “Why do you want to work here?”
Learn how to sound knowledgeable about the job and the company.

  • Should I mention specific people I want to work with and type of work I want to do?
  • Should I talk about my own goals and expectations?
  • How do I speak highly of the company and its staff in a sincere way?

QUESTION 4: “Where do you see yourself in five years?”
Learn to sound like someone who has career goals that is in line with this company.

  • How do I sound ambitious without sounding arrogant?
  • How do I talk about my goals and aims?
  • How do I make my goals sound reasonable and achievable?

QUESTION 5: “What are your strengths?”
Learn to talk about your skills, abilities, and assets in a confident way.

  • What types of strengths are companies looking for?
  • Should I talk about my positive personal characteristics?
  • How do I seem confident without sounding arrogant?

QUESTION 6: “What are your weaknesses?”
Learn how to turn your weaknesses into strengths.

  • Should I tell the interviewer about past problems at work?
  • How do I talk about a weakness without seeming weak?
  • How do I make a weakness sound like a strength?


Your Instructor


Jeff McQuillan
Jeff McQuillan

Dr. Jeff McQuillan is a recognized expert and leading researcher in English language learning and teaching. He received his Ph.D. in applied linguistics and education from the University of Southern California, and was a university professor for many years. He's published dozens of articles and books related to linguistics, literacy, and English language learning. His work has appeared in the media both nationally and internationally, including CNN, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Deutschlandfunk Radio, El Pais, China Post, MacWorld, Diario Financiero, Universia, The Times (London) and many others.



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