What Kind of English to Use at an Interview

Job interviews are a daunting task. No matter how confident you’re, there is that inkling of nervousness which is omnipresent. The pre-interview jitters are something even the most experienced professional has had to deal with time and again. One of the things which interviewees are very concerned and conscious of is the usage of correct English language in an interview. Yes, believe it or not there are certain protocols which one needs to adhere to as far as language usage is concerned, because it considered to be a part of etiquette. If you’re a newbie and you’re preparing for your first round of interviews, then the article below has a lot of language tips for you to keep in mind and apply.
 

• The first thing that you need to do is do as much reading about the company you’re going to be interviewed by. Acquaint yourself with the company’s background and workings by visiting their website. Also, if the company is one which stays in the news then you should extract recent news articles and skim through the details of the same. Make sure you read all of the information very carefully, and pick on some of the key words, terminologies, and concepts the company is famous for.

• You should also put considerable thought into your presentation as a candidate. Interviews are varied, and so it makes sense for you to do a bit of research. Remember the English that you use in the course of the interview should be formal. Words such as “Please” and “Thank you” are appropriate times reflect how cultured and well-mannered you’re as an individual.

• Next, you may want to bring yourself up to speed about the kinds of interview questions in English and how you’re going to answer them. Preparation in advance is always the best route to take. The following are some of the most commonplace interview questions which are asked by most (if not all) companies:

• How would you describe yourself?

• What are your strengths?

• What are your weaknesses?

• Why did you leave your last job?

• What do you do in your current role?

• Why would you like to work here?

• When could you start?

• Why kind of salary are you expecting?

• Do you have any questions for me?

1. When you start practicing the answers for the interview questions, it would be a good idea to brush up your knowledge about the English language. Look up information and details about tenses, speaking with clarity, and the English vocabulary in general.) As every interview has a set of cultural expectations, you would like to do your best and make a good first impression – so consider honing your English language as the first step in that direction!
    
2. When you’re conducting research about the kind of English you’re supposed to use in your interviews, the websites and resources need to be credible. Choose websites which are appropriate for your specific situation. For instance if the organization you’re going to interview in is a British/English firm, then it would be sensible to look up vocabulary and words of British English. Remember, although English is one language – every English-speaking nation has its own standards of English language which are distinct. Ideally, it would be helpful to you if you could find out the nationality of your interviewer. This way, you could prepare accordingly so as to meet his or her cultural expectations, and increasing your chances at scoring the job.
    
3. If English isn’t your native language then don’t forget one cardinal rule: Practice as much as possible. If you have a friend or family member with whom you could do mock interviews then there’s nothing better than that! You could download a software in your computer/laptop, or install an app on your phone. Once you have acquainted yourself with the words, tenses, vocabulary and pronunciation, ask your friend or partner to record your responses on tape or on video. This way, as you practice, you can listen/watch yourself and consider which areas you need to improve upon.

Learning how to speak correct and good English in an interview is not that difficult. It is just very important. Use the aforesaid remedies, and surely you’re feel more confident when you appear for your next interview!

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