Speaking practice: answer out loud for one minute
Can you tell me a little about yourself?
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12 conversation questions about job interviews
- 1Can you tell me a little about yourself?
- 2Why do you want this job?
- 3What are your greatest strengths?
- 4What is one weakness you're working on?
- 5Can you tell me about a challenge you faced at work and how you dealt with it?
- 6Why are you leaving your current job?
- 7Where do you see yourself in five years?
- 8Can you describe a time you worked successfully in a team?
- 9How do you handle pressure and tight deadlines?
- 10What do you know about our company?
- 11Why should we hire you?
- 12Do you have any questions for us?
Useful phrases
- I have... years of experience in...
- I'm particularly good at...
- One area I'm working on is...
- In my previous role, I...
- As a result, ...
- I'm looking for a role where...
- What attracted me to this position is...
- Could you tell me more about...?
Key vocabulary
- candidate
- a person applying for a job
- strength
- a quality you are good at
- track record
- your past achievements and performance
- team player
- someone who works well with others
- take the initiative
- act without being told to
- career progression
- moving forward to better roles over time
Sample answer
Can you tell me a little about yourself?
Sure. I'm a marketing specialist with about four years of experience, mainly in social media and content. In my current role, I manage campaigns for three product lines, and last year I helped increase our online sales by around twenty percent. I'm particularly good at turning data into practical ideas. Now I'm looking for a role where I can take on more responsibility and lead a small team.
Practise "Job interviews" with a real partner
Questions are easier to remember once you've answered them out loud. Start a live 1-on-1 video call and use this topic to get the conversation going.
Practise this topic liveHow to practise this topic
- Answer each question in at least two or three sentences.
- Try to use two of the useful phrases and one new word in every answer.
- With a partner, ask a follow-up question like "Why?" or "Can you give an example?"
- Alone, record your one-minute answer and listen back for one thing to improve.