Practice a Job Interview in Inggris
A Inggris job interview is the highest-pressure conversation most learners ever have: formal register, complex grammar, professional vocabulary, and the unspoken cultural rules of the country you're interviewing in. This scenario walks through the full interview arc — greeting and small talk, the 'tell me about yourself' answer, behavioural questions, salary discussion, and asking smart questions back. You'll practise the formal Inggris register, the verbs for past achievements ('I led, I delivered, I improved'), and the body of professional vocabulary that turns hesitant answers into confident ones.
Sample Inggris conversation
Good morning! Please take a seat. Thank you for coming in today. Can you start by telling me about yourself?
Good morning! Please take a seat. Thank you for coming in today. Can you start by telling me about yourself?Of course! I studied marketing and I've been working in the field for three years.
Of course! I studied marketing and I've been working in the field for three years.Three years of experience, that's great. What was your main responsibility in your last role?
Three years of experience, that's great. What was your main responsibility in your last role?I managed social media campaigns and analyzed the results.
I managed social media campaigns and analyzed the results.What would you say are your greatest strengths?
What would you say are your greatest strengths?I'm a strong communicator. I work well with different types of people.
I'm a strong communicator. I work well with different types of people.
Yang akan kamu pelajari
- Greet interviewers with the right formal register
- Deliver a 60-second 'tell me about yourself' in Inggris
- Answer behavioural questions with concrete examples
- Discuss salary and benefits without awkwardness
- Ask smart questions about the role and team
Pertanyaan yang sering diajukan
What's the most important phrase in a Inggris job interview?
The professional 'Pleased to meet you' opener and a strong 'Thank you for your time' closer. Both are formal in Inggris and signal respect.
How do I talk about salary in Inggris without it being awkward?
There's a soft formula — 'What's the salary range for this role?' — that's professional and direct. The scenario rehearses the negotiation language too.
How formal should my Inggris be in an interview?
Very formal — use the formal 'you' throughout, full sentences, and avoid contractions. The scenario models this register consistently.
What questions should I ask back in a Inggris interview?
Ask about team structure, growth opportunities, and what success looks like in 90 days. We include sample questions in Inggris in the scenario.