How can you best prepare for a job interview or business meeting in English?
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My personal tips for any interview/meeting: 1. Demonstrate confidence in your skills rather than knowledge. 2. Employers want to hear WHY you are the right fit and CAN do this job and not so much whether you are qualified enough or not. 3. Acquire excellent communication skills and always work to improve them - this is the most valuable asset to have in any workplace 100% 4. Prepare good questions prior and show genuine interest in the answer. 5. Don't forget to glimpse at least one fully genuine smile with direct eye contact displaying sincerity and that you are thankful for their time.
Always remember that your answers are meant to demonstrate the skills needed for the job.
Some of the things that I like to follow before a job interview are: 1. Read the job description well. 2. Do my research on the company. 3. Focus on the skills that I have which can be useful for that position. 4. Practice before the interview. 5. I like to reach the venue on time. 6. Dress appropriately. 7. I also like to get a good sleep. Some things I do before business meetings are: 1. Send the meeting agenda to the participants a few days before the meeting. 2. Prepare all the materials like PowerPoint slides and stationeries. 3. Practice before the meeting. 4. I like to focus on my nonverbal communication skills. Hope this helps! :)
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- JennyCertified ESL Teacher who helps her student in Conversational English.
Read the job description. Prepare mock interview
First, it is significant to understand well what qualifications the company/title is looking for.
Provide reading materials.
I like all the answers below, but I have one thing that is important but not yet mentioned. Practice interviewing before the actual interview with a native English speaker if at all possible. Multiple times even! Then, when you have the real interview, you will feel more confident as you've already done it!
Don’t underestimate the importance of body language
1.Review the job description carefully. 2.Understand your motivation, Ask yourself why you want to apply for this position and why you think you are qualified for the job. 3.Know the company and the role. 4.Prepare answers to common interview questions. 5.Understand the importance of body language and tone of voice, your tone of voice can say volumes about your personality traits and your confidence. If you want to make a lasting impression on the interviewers, practice speaking in a confident and strong voice that is professional but friendly at the same time. 6.Ask the right questions. 7.Practice using mock interviews. 8.Review your resume. 9.Sell yourself. You st communicate your strengths, your skills and your experience and why you believe you are the right candidate for the job. Tell them how you can contribute to the organization and how you can make a difference. If you have any noteworthy accomplishments or awards share it with the interviewers. 10.Don't be late
- Neil DearhamCertified ESL English teacher
Always dress appropriately, do not overdo makeup or perfume. Always smile and greet with a firm handshake.
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Hi there. I can assist you with that. I specialise in TOEFL, IELTS, CAE and LanguageCert. I have a curriculum that I use along with the LiveXP teaching material.
