Tag Archives: professional English

Three Simple Mistakes Job Candidates Make in an Interview – And How to Avoid Them

Good interviewers should try to put you at ease. But if you don’t prepare your answers… Or prepare a conversational style of answers… You’ll miss out on really connecting with your interviewer. 

Is my (Business) English level good enough for the job interview?

Is my English level good enough to get the job?  Most language learners are — understandably — nervous about applying for a job in a non-native language. That’s perfectly normal! If I were applying for a job in my non-native language, I would be worried about my speaking and listening skills, too.  And I’d probablyContinue reading “Is my (Business) English level good enough for the job interview?”

My Best Job Interview Grammar Tips – How to Keep Verb Tenses Simple

Grammar is usually one of an English learner’s biggest concerns while preparing for a job interview. The key is to keep it simple with the 4 to 5 most useful verb tenses.

Should I apply for this job if I’m nervous about being good enough? An HR Expert’s Interview Advice

While writing my interview book, I knew I needed advice from the interviewer‘s side. So, I called two Human Resource experts while writing 8 Steps for Interview Prep. They both talked about applying for jobs you aren’t 100% qualified for. So, if you’re worried about being good enough for a job, this post is forContinue reading “Should I apply for this job if I’m nervous about being good enough? An HR Expert’s Interview Advice”

3 Reasons Why Non-Technical Interview Questions are Super Important for English Learners

One of the first questions I’m asked by English learners preparing for interviews is: “Why are non-technical interview questions important? Shouldn’t I practice my introduction instead?” They ask because the first thing I do during a coaching session is to ask them several behavioral questions… When they expect help with their resume (or CV) beforeContinue reading “3 Reasons Why Non-Technical Interview Questions are Super Important for English Learners”