🌍 Job Interview Training. 11 Key Questions.

🌍 Modern Interview Tips for English Learners: Part 1

Your First Step to Interview Success in English

At Anglo Pass, we focus on helping people who want to improve their English so they can move forward in their career. And if you're trying to do that, there’s a good chance you’ll have to do a job interview in English at some point.

But don’t worry, this blog series is here to help! In this first post, we’ll look at some of the most common questions you’ll hear in interviews. Then, in the next posts, we’ll explore the best ways to answer each one.

With good preparation and a few useful techniques, interviews don’t have to be scary. You can feel more confident and make a good impression. Want to know how? Let’s begin!

🎯 What Are Interviewers Really Trying to Find Out?

If you want to feel less nervous about interviews, it helps to remember one important point: most questions are really asking these three big things:

1. Can you do the job?👉 Do you have the right skills and experience?

2. Do you want the job?👉 Are you enthusiastic and motivated?

3. Will you fit in?👉 Is your personality a good match for the team?

To find out these things, the interviewer will ask smaller questions, and that’s where we’ll start.

✏️ Your Task Before the Next Blog Post

Below, you’ll find 11 of the most common interview questions in English. Your task is simple:

• Think about each question

• Make short notes on how you might answer

• Do not write long answers — keep it short and clear

• Take about 30 minutes maximum

  
  

Then, in the next posts, we’ll look at each question in more detail and help you build great answers.

🧠 What is the STAR Method?

For some questions, you’ll see this note:🧠 Use the STAR Method to Answer

The STAR method helps you give clear answers using real examples. Here’s how it works:

• S = Situation – What happened? Where were you?

• T = Task – What did you need to do?

• A = Action – What did you do?

• R = Result – What was the final result?

  
  

Use STAR when you talk about past experiences — it helps you stay calm, confident, and organised.

💬 Common Interview Questions

Now, let’s look at 11 of the most common interview questions. Make some brief notes on your answers!

1. Tell me about yourself

✔ Speak for 2–3 minutes about your work, studies, or experience.❌ Don’t talk about personal life unless asked.💡 Online tip: Look into the camera and sit in a quiet, tidy place.

2. What are your strengths?

✔ Choose 2–3 skills that match the job.✔ Give one example using the STAR method.💡 Modern tip: Include digital or computer skills, if useful for the job.

3. What is your biggest weakness?

✔ Be honest, but choose something small.✔ Explain how you are improving it.💡 Example: “I used to be nervous speaking in front of groups, but I took a speaking course.”

4. Why did you leave your last job?

✔ Stay positive. Say you wanted a new challenge or more learning.❌ Don’t say bad things about your old boss or company.💡 Online tip: Speak in a calm and friendly tone.

5. Why do you want this job?

✔ Show that you understand the role and the company.✔ Explain why you are a good fit.💡 Modern tip: Mention something you like about the company (e.g. values, projects, goals).

6. Tell me about a difficult situation at work

✔ Use the STAR method. Choose a time you solved a problem or helped a team.💡 Online tip: Speak clearly and choose a professional example.

7. Tell me about an achievement you're proud of

✔ Choose something you did well at work or in school.✔ Say what happened and why it was important.💡 Modern tip: For online interviews, you can show a file or document (if asked).

8. What are your career goals?

✔ Talk about how this job fits your future plans.💡 Modern tip: Mention online training or courses you want to do.

9. What are your salary expectations?

✔ Try not to give a number too early. You can say:👉 “I’m open to discussing salary later if we both feel this is a good match.”💡 Online tip: Stay calm and professional — it’s a normal question!

10. What do you know about our company?

✔ Do your research. Check the website, social media, or reviews.💡 Modern tip: Look for recent news or projects from the company.

11. Do you have any questions for us?

✔ Always say yes! Ask about the job, the team, or the training.💡 Online tip: Prepare 2–3 questions before. It’s OK to use notes.

✅ What’s Next?

Well done! You’ve started your interview journey. You now know:

• What interviewers really want

• How the STAR method works

• 11 key questions to prepare for

  
  

Your next step is to check out the next blog post, where we’ll look at the first question in detail and help you build the perfect answer.

Remember: every step forward builds your confidence. You can do this! 💪