B2English

A Job Interview

Use these phrases to confidently highlight your experience and navigate the different stages of a job interview.

Key Phrases

Voice
Referring to your application · 2 ways to say it

As you can see from my resume, I've spent the last three years in digital marketing.

neutral

US — 'resume' is used in American English.

As you'll see on my CV, I've spent the last three years in digital marketing.

neutral

UK — 'CV' is the standard term in British English.

Talking about yourself · 2 ways to say it

For the past few years, I've been mostly working on the creative side of things.

casual

Appropriate for an informal or startup interview environment.

My background is primarily in software development, where I've managed several large-scale projects.

polite

A solid, professional way to summarize your career history.

Highlighting experience

In my previous role, I was responsible for overseeing the entire supply chain.

neutral
Stating strengths · 2 ways to say it

I'm really good at thinking on my feet when things don't go according to plan.

casual

I believe my strongest asset is my analytical approach to complex problem-solving.

polite
Explaining why this job · 2 ways to say it

I'm really drawn to this role because of your company's commitment to sustainability.

neutral

I've been following your recent projects, and I'd welcome the opportunity to contribute to that growth.

polite
Stating salary expectations

Based on my experience, I'd be looking for something in the range of seventy to eighty thousand.

neutral

You can add 'dollars' or 'a year' at the end, but it is often implied.

Asking about salary

Could you give me a rough idea of the compensation package you have in mind for this role?

polite

A respectful way to bring up money if the interviewer hasn't mentioned it.

Asking questions at the end · 2 ways to say it

What would a typical day look like for the person who takes this role?

neutral

Could you tell me a little more about the team I'd be working with, if I were successful?

polite
Closing the interview · 2 ways to say it

Thanks so much for taking the time to chat with me today; I really appreciate it.

casual

Thank you for your time today. I look forward to hearing from you regarding the next steps.

polite

Practice Dialogue

Interviewer
So, thanks for coming in today. To start off, could you tell me a bit about yourself?
Candidate
Sure. As you can see from my resume, my background is primarily in software development.
Interviewer
Right, I noticed you were at TechCorp for a while. How was that?
Candidate
It was great. I was responsible for overseeing the transition to their new cloud infrastructure, which took about two years.
Interviewer
Oh, wow. That sounds like a massive project. What would you say is your strongest asset in those kinds of situations?
Candidate
Well, I'm really good at thinking on my feet when things don't go according to plan. You know, adapting quickly if the scope changes.
Interviewer
That's definitely a crucial skill to have here. So, why are you interested in this particular role?
Candidate
I'm really drawn to it because of your company's commitment to open-source software, whereas my last company was much more closed off.
Interviewer
I see. Well, we're almost out of time. Do you have any questions for me?
Candidate
Just one, actually. If I were successful, what would a typical day look like for me?

More Work & Study (B2)

← All English survival phrases