Job interviews require professional register, confidence under pressure, and culturally specific self-presentation — all in your second language. The good news: interview English is highly predictable. The same questions come up repeatedly.
"Tell me about yourself."
Prepare a two-minute professional summary. This is not an invitation to share your life story — it is your opening pitch.
"What are your strengths?"
Give specific examples with evidence, not adjectives. "I am organised" is weak. "I managed a team of 12 across three time zones" is strong.
"What is your greatest weakness?"
Choose a real weakness you are actively addressing. Never give a fake weakness disguised as a strength.
"Why do you want to work here?"
Show you have researched the company. Generic answers ("I want to grow professionally") signal lack of genuine interest.
"Tell me about a challenge you faced."
Use STAR: Situation, Task, Action, Result. Be specific and quantify outcomes where possible.
The most effective preparation is recorded mock interviews with feedback from a Business English specialist. See our corporate English training and Business English lessons.