English for Job Interviews — What to Say & How (B2)
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B2 ⏱ 5 min
💼 English for Job Interviews — What to Say & How
I was interviewed in three languages for jobs across three continents. Here’s what I learned about what actually works in an English job interview.
📖 Key Interview Phrases
Opening confidently:
Thank you for the opportunity to interview today.
I’ve prepared specifically for this role because…
Talking about experience:
In my previous role, I was responsible for…
One of my key achievements was…
I have extensive experience in…
Discussing challenges (STAR method):
Situation → Task → Action → Result
When [situation], I was required to [task]. I responded by [action], which resulted in [result].
🎭 Real Example (My Interview at Merivale)
STAR in a job interview stands for:
‘In my previous role, I was responsible for…’ This phrase is used to:
Which is the best way to open a job interview?
One of my key ____________ was increasing sales by 20% in six months.
I have ____________ experience in customer service and hospitality management.
🎙️ Practice Your Answer
Situation → Task → Action → Result
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