How to Nail a Job Interview if Your English Is Intermediate: Insights from a Live Webinar

THE CONTENT OF THE ARTICLE:

How to Nail a Job Interview if Your English Is Intermediate: Insights from a Live Webinar

In today's global job market, advanced English is a huge plus, especially in big international companies. But what if you're only Intermediate, not advanced yet? Does that mean you will fail your job interview? 

If you missed our recent webinar titled "How to Excel in a Job Interview with Intermediate English," fear not. Julia Trypolska, the CEO of English For IT, an online school specializing in English and soft skills for tech professionals, shared essential insights into what makes a strong job candidate and provided valuable tips to boost your confidence when speaking English.

The webinar was hosted by Jobitt, an anonymous IT job search platform known for its user-friendly search features, anonymity, and bonus system Check it out to learn more.

3 pillars of a strong candidate

Pillars are crucial elements that every job candidate must possess. The top three pillars for a strong job candidate, regardless of their role or industry, include:

• Professional LinkedIn profile
• Well-written resume / CV 
• Strategic interview preparation

Want to learn more? You can watch the webinar recording for more insights.

Nervousness versus lack of confidence

Feeling nervous before or during an interview is perfectly normal. However, lacking confidence is not acceptable. Confidence builds trust, so it's something you should actively work on. Julia shared a confidence-boosting checklist that every job candidate should save and follow.

How to fix common language mistakes 

While making mistakes in your language skills is completely okay, it's essential to minimize them to avoid potential misunderstandings and increase your chances of acing the job interview. If you can identify mistakes in the following sentences, you're on the right track for a successful English-language job interview:

I work a QA engineer.
I’ve worked in Amazon.
I’m agree with you.
I’ve worked on ads campaigns.
This is very good news!

In conclusion, it's worth investing your time, energy, and resources into strategic preparation, as it will undoubtedly pay off. If you're looking for additional assistance, consider enrolling in the Job Interview Crash Course by English For IT. This intensive two-week course will help you prepare for your job interview and boost your confidence so you can speak with a steady voice. Don't forget to use the promo code TECH25 to enjoy a 25% discount on the course.