Going for a job interview can be daunting under any circumstances but conducting one in a language that is not your first can make the whole process seem even harder. However, we can enter an interview prepared. Interview questions will frequently relate to our work experience; for those skills we have learned to make us the right person for the job.
The ability to answer those questions clearly, precisely and concisely could be the difference between being offered a contract and getting the rejection letter or phone call a little later. Having studied an English course online will help, of course. Candidates who have completed one of these will be more confident about understanding interview questions, and better able to answer those queries in strong English. However, to help even further we have researched a list of six of the most common interview questions relating to work experience. For each, we have explained what the question is seeking from the candidate – in other words, you – and also a model answer that can be adapted to our own circumstances, skills and experience.Question: What work experience have you gained that will help you with this job?
Context: This is a nice, friendly, warm up question which is there to put you at ease. Remember, the interviewer will already have seen the answer to this question on your application form. The key is to be concise. Say what you have done and why it will help. For this example, we will use the example of applying for a job as a waiter or waitress.
Model Answer: I have some strong work experience that will help me with this job if I am successful. I worked for a year as a student in a local Pizza restaurant. That helped me to get confidence in talking to the public, and also showed me that this is a job where I will need to work hard. I then worked for a short while in a kitchen, helping the chef. That showed me the other side of working in a restaurant, so I can understand the importance of giving the chef accurate information with orders. I also worked for a while in a bank. That shows that I am confident with handling money, which will help when I take payment for meals.
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