Stories about Job Interviews
Job Interviews is a topic that helps learners practice common questions, answers, and communication used in job interviews. It is useful for learning how to introduce yourself, talk about your experience, and communicate with confidence.
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Stories about Job Interviews

Five Questions Employers Often Ask
Many people feel nervous before a job interview. Knowing common questions can help you feel more prepared. One question employers often ask is "Tell me about yourself." You should give a short summary...

A Job Interview That Went Well
Many people feel nervous before a job interview. Last week, I had an interview for a marketing position at a small company. I prepared for three days before the big day. I researched the company and p...

Answering Questions About Past Work
Many people feel nervous when an interviewer asks about their past work. These questions are actually a great chance to show your skills and experience. Before the interview, think carefully about the...

A Phone Interview From Home
A phone interview can feel just as stressful as an in-person one. You [cannot] see the [interviewer's] face, so you must rely only on your words. Before the call, find a quiet room where no one will d...

How Interviewers Choose New Workers
Many companies receive hundreds of applications for a single job. Interviewers must choose the best candidate from a large group of people. They often decide within the first few minutes of meeting so...
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Key Vocabulary
Advantage (n) A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable or superior position.UK: ədˈvɑːntɪdʒUS: ədˈvæntɪdʒLearn more
Ambition (n) A strong desire to do or achieve something.UK: æmˈbɪʃnUS: æmˈbɪʃnLearn more
Attitude (n) A settled way of thinking or feeling about something.UK: ˈætɪtjuːdUS: ˈætɪtuːdLearn more
Candidate (n) A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.UK: ˈkændɪdətUS: ˈkændɪdətLearn more
Confidence (n) The feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.UK: ˈkɒnfɪdənsUS: ˈkɑːnfɪdənsLearn more
Confident (adj) Feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one's abilities or qualities.UK: ˈkɒnfɪdəntUS: ˈkɑːnfɪdəntLearn more
Contact (v) The state of physical touching.UK: ˈkɒntæktUS: ˈkɑːntæktLearn more
Deadline (n) The latest time or date by which something should be completed.UK: ˈdedlaɪnUS: ˈdedlaɪnLearn more
Description (n) A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.UK: dɪˈskrɪpʃnUS: dɪˈskrɪpʃnLearn more
Examples (n) A thing characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule.UK: ɪgˈzɑːmplzUS: ɪgˈzæmpəlzLearn more
Experience (n) Practical contact with and observation of facts or events.UK: ɪkˈspɪəriənsUS: ɪkˈspɪriənsLearn more
Impressed (adj) Feeling or showing admiration or respect for someone or something.UK: ɪmˈprestUS: ɪmˈprestLearn more
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