English A2 – Pre-Intermediate
Mini-Section: Job Interview Basics
Simple Questions and Answers for the Workplace
In a job interview, the recruiter wants to know about your skills (Lesson 16) and your experience (Grammar Boost). Here are the most common questions and how to answer them.
Q1
“Tell me about yourself.”
Focus on your current status and profession.
Q2
“What are your strengths?”
Use ‘can’ to describe your abilities (Lesson 16).
Q3
“How much experience do you have?”
Remember: ‘Experience’ is Uncountable (U).
Q4
“Why do you want to work here?”
Use Comparatives (Lesson 13) to show interest.
Q5
“What are your salary expectations?”
Keep your answer simple and polite.
Q6
“Do you have any questions for us?”
Always ask at least one question to show interest.
📝 Essential Interview Vocabulary
Full-time (40 hours/week):
“I am looking for a full-time position to focus completely on my career.”
Part-time (20 hours/week):
“I am a student, so I can only work part-time in the afternoons.”
Salary (Payment):
“We offer a high salary and a lot of benefits to our employees.”
Skills (Abilities):
“It is important to include your technical skills on your resume.”
Self-Study Tip: Practice these answers in front of a mirror to improve your confidence!
Unit 4 Complete!
Outstanding achievement! You’ve mastered comparisons and workplace English.
Review your notes on Comparatives, Superlatives, and Professional Skills before the final quiz.
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