Interviews & Career
English for job interviews, negotiations and presentations: the moments that move a career.
English for Job Interviews: Phrases and Sample Answers for the Questions You’ll Get
Interviews in English follow a predictable script: “Tell me about yourself” (answer in about 90 seconds: present, past, why this role), behavioral questions that start with “Tell me about a time when…” (answer with STAR: situation, task, action, result), salary expectations (give a researched range) and “Do you have any questions for us?” (always say yes).
Negotiation Phrases in English: How to Ask, Push Back and Close the Deal
Good negotiation English is mostly polite conditionals: “Would you be open to…?”, “We could do X if you could do Y”, “Is there any wiggle room on…?” and “I’m not in a position to…”. Know your BATNA (best alternative) and walk-away point before you start, never give a concession without asking for something back, and confirm verbal agreements in writing the same day.
Presentation Phrases in English: Signposting From Hook to Q&A
Clear presentations in English rely on signposting: tell the audience where you are and what comes next. Open with a hook and a roadmap (“First the problem, then two options, then my recommendation”), use transitions (“This brings me to…”, “Moving on to costs…”), summarize (“To sum up…”) and end with a call to action before you “open the floor” to questions.