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Today we're going to practice job interview vocabulary with a slow and easy English conversation.
In this video you will follow a story about Mina, who has her first job interview tomorrow, and her friend David, who helps her practice.
Common interview questions.
Don't worry, I will speak slowly and clearly, so please relax and enjoy the story.
Before we start, I have a small question for you.
Please listen carefully to find the answer.
This will help you understand English more deeply.
So here is today's question.
What position did Mina apply for?
The answer is mentioned in the conversation.
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Alright, are you ready?
Let's begin.
Hey, Mina.
How are you doing today?
You look a little tired.
Hi, David.
I'm a little nervous actually.
I couldn't sleep well last night.
Nervous?
Why?
What's going on?
I have a job interview tomorrow.
Oh really?
That's great.
What kind of company is it?
It's a marketing company.
They make advertisements for big brands.
That sounds interesting.
What position did you apply for?
I applied for a marketing assistant position.
It's an entry-level job.
Nice.
How did you find the job?
Did someone tell you about it?
No, I found it on a job website.
There were many jobs, but this one looked really interesting.
I decided to apply for it.
So I wrote my resume and sent it last week.
Then they called me yesterday and invited me to an interview.
That was fast.
It sounds like they really liked your resume.
So are you ready for the interview?
Not really.
I'm worried because this is my first real job interview.
I don't know what to say.
I don't even know what kind of questions they will ask me.
Don't worry.
I had many job interviews before.
I can help you practice.
Really?
That would be so helpful.
Thank you, David.
Of course.
Let's start right now.
I'll be the interviewer and you be yourself.
I'll ask you common interview questions and you practice your answers.
Okay?
Okay.
That sounds great.
Let's do it.
I hope I don't make too many mistakes.
Don't worry about mistakes.
That's why we practice.
Making mistakes now is better than making mistakes tomorrow.
That's true.
Alright, let's begin.
Imagine you just walked into the interview room.
You sit down and the interviewer looks at you.
I'm the interviewer.
Are you ready?
Yes, I'm ready.
I'll try my best.
Good.
Please, have a seat.
So, tell me about yourself.
My name is Mina and I like marketing.
Okay, that's a start.
But let's make it better.
In an interview, you should introduce yourself more clearly.
For example, you can say let me introduce myself, then talk about your education and your interests.
Try again.
Okay, let me introduce myself.
My name is mina tanaka.
I graduated from Tokyo International University last year.
I majored in business and communication.
I am very interested in marketing, especially digital marketing.
That was much better.
You sounded clear and professional.
One small tip.
After you say what you are interested in, you can also say why.
For example, I am interested in digital marketing because I enjoy creating content for social media.
Oh, I see.
Let me try.
I am interested in digital marketing because I enjoy creating content for social media.
During university, I managed a blog about fashion, and it helped me learn about online marketing.
Perfect, that's a great self introduction.
You gave personal details and showed your experience.
The interviewer can already see that you know something about marketing.
That's really important Thank you.
I feel like that answer is much better than my first try.
Okay, let's move on to the next question.
The interviewer will probably ask What are your strengths?
This means, what are you good at?
Hmm, that's a hard question.
I'm not sure what to say.
Think about it this way.
What do people say about you?
What are you good at in school or at work?
Well, my friends say I am very responsible, I always finish my work on time and I think I am good at teamwork.
I like working with other people.
Great!
Those are really good strengths.
Being responsible and being good at teamwork are very important in any job.
Now, let's put it together.
You can also add communication skills and problem-solving skills.
Okay, let me try.
I think my biggest strength is teamwork.
I enjoy working with other people and sharing ideas.
I also have good communication skills, so I can explain my ideas clearly.
I am a responsible person, and I always try to solve problems quickly.
That was really good, Mina.
You covered teamwork, communication skills, being responsible, and problem-solving skills.
That's a strong answer.
I think any interviewer would be impressed.
Thank you.
I'm starting to feel a little more confident now.
It helps to practice like this.
That's good.
Confidence is very important.
And remember, when you talk about your strengths, always give a small example.
You said you are responsible and you always finish your work on time.
That's a good example.
It makes your answer more real.
I see.
So I shouldn't just say, I am good at teamwork.
I should also explain why or give an example.
Exactly.
That makes your answer much stronger.
Good.
Now the interviewer might ask, do you have any work experience?
Have you worked before?
I don't have any full-time work experience, but I had a part-time job at a café and I did an internship at a small company last summer.
That's perfect.
Many people don't have full-time experience when they are looking for their first job.
Part-time jobs and internships are great experience.
What did you do at the café?
I worked in customer service.
I took orders, served drinks, and talked with customers every day.
That's great experience for a marketing job.
Customer service teaches you a lot.
It means you understand people and you know how to talk to them.
That's very useful in marketing.
What about your internship?
I worked at a small advertising company.
I helped the marketing team with social media.
I managed their Instagram page and created some posts.
I also supported the team by doing research about other companies.
Wow, that's really good.
You managed social media, created content, and did research.
Did you improve anything during your internship?
Actually, yes.
I helped grow their Instagram page.
When I started, they had about 500 followers.
After three months, they had over a thousand followers.
That's amazing.
You should definitely talk about that in your interview.
Numbers are very powerful.
They show what you can do.
Instead of saying, I did a good job, you can say, I helped grow the followers from 500 to 1000.
That is much more impressive.
That makes sense.
I'll remember to use numbers when I talk about my experience.
All right.
Let's practice two more very common questions.
First, Why do you want to work here?
Because I need a job?
That's honest, but don't say that in the interview.
Think about the company.
Why did you choose this company and not another one?
Okay, let me think.
I want to work at this company because I really like their marketing style.
They make creative and fun advertisements.
I think this is a great opportunity for me to grow as a marketing professional.
I also want to contribute my social media skills to the team.
Excellent!
You used the words opportunity, grow, and contribute.
Those are perfect words for an interview.
Companies want to hear that you want to grow with them and contribute to the team.
Now, the next question.
Why should we hire you?
This is your chance to sell yourself.
Oh, that's a tough question.
Hmm.
You should hire me because I am very motivated and I love learning new things.
My goal is to become a great marketer in the future.
I have experience in social media and I work very hard.
I believe I can help this company reach more customers.
That's a great answer.
You talked about your motivation, your goal, your experience, and your future.
That's exactly what interviewers want to hear.
They want someone who is motivated and who has a clear goal for the future.
I was nervous about that question, but it wasn't so bad.
I just talked about what I really feel.
And that's the best way to answer.
Be honest and be yourself.
Okay, this is very important.
At the end of the interview, they will ask, do you have any questions for us?
You should always have questions.
It shows you are interested in the company.
What kind of questions should I ask?
I don't want to ask a strange question.
Don't worry, there are some safe and smart questions you can ask.
You can ask about the work environment, training, or the next steps in the hiring process.
For example, you can say, what is the work environment like?
Or is there any training for new employees?
Or what are the next steps after this interview?
Oh, I see.
Those are good questions.
Let me practice.
Thank you very much for your time today.
I have a few questions.
First, what is the work environment like at this company?
Second, do you have any training programs for new employees?
Perfect.
And how about the endings?
After they answer your questions, you should thank them politely.
Like what?
I'm not sure how to finish the interview.
It's easy.
You can say, Thank you very much for your time.
I really enjoyed talking with you today.
I look forward to hearing from you.
This is a very professional way to end an interview.
It shows respect and leaves a good impression.
Okay.
Let me say it.
Thank you very much for your time today.
I really enjoyed talking with you.
I look forward to hearing from you.
That was perfect.
Very polite and very professional.
Good job.
David, thank you so much for helping me today.
I feel much better now, but I'm still a little nervous about tomorrow.
That's normal.
Everyone feels nervous before a job interview, but let me give you some last advice.
Yes, please.
First, use clear and simple English.
You don't need to use difficult words.
The interviewer wants to understand you, so keep your answers easy to understand.
Okay, clear and simple.
Got it.
Second, speak slowly.
When we are nervous, we speak too fast.
Take your time.
It's okay to pause and think before you answer.
That's good advice.
I always speak fast when I'm nervous.
And third, be confident.
You have a good resume.
You graduated from a good university.
You majored in business.
You have internship experience.
You managed social media and improved their results.
Those are real skills and real experience.
When you say it like that, it sounds pretty good.
Because it is good.
Remember, the company already read your resume and they liked it.
That's why they called you for an interview.
They want to meet you.
So just be yourself, be confident, and show them why you are the right person for this position.
You're right.
They liked my resume.
They want to meet me.
I can do this.
Exactly.
And one more thing.
Let's quickly review the important words.
The interview is for a marketing assistant position at a marketing company.
You will introduce yourself.
Talk about your strengths, like teamwork, communication skills and problem solving skills.
You will talk about your experience, your part-time job in customer service and your internship, where you managed social media and improved results.
Right.
And I'll talk about why I want to work there.
It's a great opportunity to grow, and I want to contribute to the team.
Perfect.
And at the end, ask about the work environment and training.
Then thank them for their time and say you look forward to hearing from them.
Got it.
Thank you so much, David.
I feel much more confident now.
I think I'm ready.
You are ready.
Good luck tomorrow, Mina.
You're going to do great.
Call me after the interview and tell me how it went.
I will.
Thank you for everything.
Anytime.
Now go home and get some rest.
You have a big day tomorrow.
Yes, I will.
Good night, David.
Good night, Mina.
You'll be great.
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What position did Mina apply for?
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