Your phone rings. This is good news, they call you from Tecnoglass, S.A. The day before you applied to one of their vacancies published in Computrabajo and they loved your profile. They want to interview you. In your CV you indicate that you are bilingual, so the interview will be in English.
You handle the language well, but you haven't practiced it for a long time and your nerves are treacherous. When you hear the words “job interview in English” you freeze and even forget your name.
Don't let a situation like this take you by surprise and get ready to successfully overcome this challenge.
The most common questions
Whether in English or Spanish, a job interview is a tool for the recruiter to learn more about you and determine if you are the candidate that the organization needs. Therefore, if you have already lived this experience, you will remember some questions that are never missing, such as:
Tell me about yourself
Start by introducing yourself and telling what you studied and at what school. Then make a brief description of your previous experience, starting with the name of the company, your position and your duties.
For Example:
My name is Miguel Angel Contreras Pertuz. I studied Business Administration at the Simon Bolivar University. My previous job was at an Administrative Company as a Pricing Specialist. I was in charge of developing the pricing strategies for our products and analyzing the strategies of the competitors.
What are your biggest strengths?
To answer this question, it is required that you know yourself perfectly. Highlight what you know how to do well, your skills and competencies, and try to match them with the requirements described in the vacancy.
For Example:
I’m really good at listening to people, working under pressure and I like things done with excellence.
Tell me about your qualifications.
Well, I'm a systems technician. I have a systems tech. I am
a business administrator about to graduate. I have experience in the logistics
sector for five years. I have two years of administrative experience.
keys to success.
practice your interview
Ask a friend for help and rehearse your answers. Here are some tips and the most common questions you'll be asked.
Manifest security.
Breathe and stay calm. Before you respond, think about what you're going to say to avoid getting confused.
Be warned in the interview.
Needless to say, make sure you are not late for the interview in English. If you go by public transport, have an alternative route in mind in case the train or bus is delayed. Also remember to take an extra copy of your resume and a list of references.
know your strengths.
Human Resources will want to know what skills you can bring to the company. Read the job description and make a note of the credentials they want. Think about your relevant skills and accomplishments, and be prepared to cite specific examples that highlight your professional skills and discuss your suitability for the position.
Think of a weak point that you have overcome.
It is well known that interviewers like to ask about your weaknesses. Identify something that was difficult for you before, but that you have already mastered. Cite specific cases in which you have overcome this old weak point. For example, maybe organization wasn't your thing, but now you make sure you keep an up-to-date calendar to help you keep track of your pending tasks and deadlines.
dress for success.
In an interview, the first impression is what counts. Our best advice? Dress for the position you want. You will be more confident when you know that you look good and that you are wearing clean, pressed, professional clothes. It is also important to be comfortable that day; There's nothing more distracting than a candidate who can't stop fixing his clothes or hair.
Smile.
A little positivity can go a long way. A sincere smile puts everyone at ease and shows your desire to get the job. Look the interviewer in the eye and be aware of your body language. Above all, avoid the temptation to say negative things about your old company.
Kind regards.
Interviewers will be waiting for you, but it's always good to introduce yourself. Asking the interviewer how they are doing and how their day is going will help create a better atmosphere. You can also ask if they have interviewed many people for the position and if they will be interviewing more.
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