Interview conversations

ENGLISH CORNER NYC

Interview Conversations

Bobby Deng

www.facebook.com/englishcornernyc

Introduction

Frame of Mind

Questions

Response

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTIONS

INTRODUCTIONS

Be Prepared. It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.

Be Confident. It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.

FRAME OF MIND

Be Enthusiastic and Interested. Everything is so exciting.

FRAME OF MIND

Adapt. Read your interviewer’s language, outfit, style, and environment

FRAME OF MIND

Introduction question:• Tell me about yourself // Walk me through your resume

Behavioral Questions:• If your co-workers were here, what would they say about

you?• Tell me about a time you had to take leadership.• Tell me about a time you had to work with someone

difficult.

Remaining Questions:• Do you have any questions for me?

QUESTIONS

Introduction Question• Tell a thematic story• Keep it at a high level• Share your passion

RESPONSE

Previous Work

Experience

Professional Interests

Why this company/job

?

Behavioral Questions• Show your teamwork and leadership skills• Demonstrate your communication skills – over

communication

RESPONSE

Context Action Result

Questions for the Interviewer• Not just an opportunity to ask questions, rather a chance to

really showcase interest, good fit, and impress them• Don’t ask the basic questions that could be answered

through research and homework

Sample Questions• How did you start your career and why did you come here?• What has been your biggest contribution to the company? • What’s your point-of-view on (industry related topic)?• What difficulties have you faced recently that challenged

you to grow?

RESPONSE