Real English Conversations Podcast - Learn to Speak & Understand Real English with Confidence!
[Part 2] Job Interviews: Be the Dream Candidate with All Ears English (with Lindsay McMahon)
Nov 10, 2023
Special guest Lindsay McMahon shares top tips for job interviews, including understanding what employers are looking for, trick questions to watch out for, talking about your strengths, and asking smart questions about the company. Lindsay and Amy discuss hiring perspectives, the value of articulating strengths, acknowledging weaknesses, flaws in the education system, and advantages of working in a small business.
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Quick takeaways
- Being present and actively listening during a job interview shows confidence and professionalism, making you stand out from other candidates.
- Expressing self-awareness of your strengths and how they can contribute to a company can make you a valuable candidate in a job interview, especially when using self-assessment tools like StrengthsFinder.
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Listening and being present in an interview is crucial
During an interview, it is important to be actively listening and present in the conversation, rather than solely focusing on your English skills. Being present allows you to answer questions effectively, understand what the interviewer is looking for, and make a genuine connection. Taking the attention away from your language abilities and fully engaging in the conversation shows confidence and professionalism.
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