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Sunday, March 1, 2009

Interview Success in English

This week Professor Winn prepared a corporate lawyer for a high-profile interview at an American firm in Buenos Aires.

I thought I'd share some insights from the joyful two day experience. These thoughts are not limited to the legal industry, but may be generally applied to your interview as well!

Helpful Tips

First, when conducting an interview in any second language, it is important to be poised. Especially at the lower level interviews, human resource officers try to trip you up with pointed questions like "What's your greatest weakness?" Naturally, you want to turn the question around to be able to speak about your greatest strength while answering the question.

Second, it is important to have a personal narrative ready to be stated at any moment. Indeed, think of it as your sales pitch. Create a two-minute speech about yourself. It's not a gloat session, but a direct presentation of what you can offer the firm.

Third, in English as in any language, it is important to listen carefully to the question. Listening comprehension is a very desirable skill in any business and in any language. Answer the questioner precisely and simply and show you understand the question!

Hire an English-language coach

Are you facing a job interview in English and need to boost your confidence in English? Hire your own personal English coach, Professor Winn! Get the job you deserve and speak confidently and professionally in English!

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation. Buy your English-language texts here!

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