Basic Conversations

Job Interview

Practice introducing yourself, answering common interview questions, and asking about the role.

Dialogue Sample

A: Thanks for coming in today. Please, have a seat. Can you start by telling me a little about yourself?

B: Of course! I have five years of experience in marketing, mostly in digital campaigns. I'm really passionate about data-driven strategies, which is what drew me to this role.

A: Great. And why are you looking to leave your current position?

B: I've learned a lot there, but I'm ready for a new challenge — specifically, I'd love to work on a larger scale with a team like yours.

A: That makes sense. Do you have any questions for us?

B: Yes — could you tell me what a typical day looks like in this role? And what does success look like in the first six months?

A: Those are great questions. Let me walk you through that...

Natural Phrases to Know

Introducing yourself

I have [X] years of experience in... My background is in... I'm currently working as a... I specialise in... I'm passionate about...

Answering common questions

One of my strengths is... I'm working on improving my... In my last role, I was responsible for... I'm ready for a new challenge. That experience taught me...

Asking about the role

What does a typical day look like? What does success look like in this role? What are the biggest challenges of this position? How would you describe the team culture? Is there room for growth here?

Wrapping up professionally

Thank you so much for your time. I'm really excited about this opportunity. When can I expect to hear back? Is there anything else you'd like to know? I look forward to hearing from you.

Your Turn — Fill in the Blanks

You are Speaker B (the candidate). Read A's lines and type what you would say.

A: Good morning! Thanks for coming in. Tell me — why do you want to work here?

A: Interesting! Can you tell me about a challenge you faced at work and how you handled it?

A: Well handled. Where do you see yourself in three years?

A: We'll be in touch soon. Do you have any final questions for us?