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[Practice] Useful English Expressions for Job Interviews
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Updated: 2022.07.08
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[Practice] Useful English Expressions for Job Interviews

If you’re preparing for an upcoming interview with Ringle and want to get familiar with some common useful expressions, look no further. Below, we’ve broken down an average job interview into stages.

These stages include: Introduction, Responding to Questions, Asking Questions, and Wrapping Up. Each stage includes some common expressions you will likely encounter or use in that stage of the interview. Consider roleplaying an interview with your tutor and incorporating some new expressions.

Introductory Greetings

“Thanks so much for taking time out to speak with me today.”

* It’s always important to get the formalities out of the way and convey [1] genuine gratitude at the start of the interview. Always start things out on the right foot!

“It’s an absolute pleasure to meet you– I’ve always wanted to see the inside of this office.”

* Obviously, introductory greetings and comments will vary based on time, place, and personal circumstances. You could consider commenting on a space in the company, if you feel it appropriate.

Responding to Questions

“When I was at my former company, I discovered that the best manner of approaching situations such as what you described is to…”

* When responding to questions and when it’s appropriate, it can be helpful to reference your previous experiences. In doing so, you are able to convey your expertise [2] in a field indirectly in the course of an interview.

“I was particularly interested in this opportunity because…”

* When responding to questions about how you discovered a position, it may be useful to give context on how you learned about opportunities. In addition, you might share why you want to pursue a career in a given position.

Asking Questions

“From what I’ve observed of the company, I noticed that…”

* If you made any observations about the company and wanted clarity on potential assumptions, you might start off with an expression like the above.

“Could you share a bit on how the company handles…”

* If you have a specific question about the company, you could start with the above expression.

Responding to: “Do you have any questions for me?”

Prior to the conclusion of most interviews, an interviewer will give you the opportunity to ask them questions. This is a great opportunity to delve [3] deeper into your responsibilities if it hasn't already been thoroughly discussed in the earlier stages of the interview. Questions for the interviewer might include:

“Can you share more about the day-to-day responsibilities of this role?”

“In your opinion, what is the single most important indicator of success in this role?”

“If I were hired for this role, what would you expect me to achieve in the first quarter of my employment?”

You can also utilize this moment to gauge [4] the company's culture and assess its current performance. You might ask a variation of any of the following:

“Can you talk a bit about what company culture is like?”

“What is the greatest challenge facing the company so far?”

“What are the company's goals for the upcoming year?”

Concluding the Interview

“Again, I appreciate your time today! What do the next steps look like?”

* It’s always important to get a good idea of what the next steps are at the end of an interview. If you’re not sure, make certain to ask before leaving.

[연습] 취업 면접에 유용한 영어 표현

다가오는 면접을 링글과 함께 준비하면서 유용한 일상적인 표현을 익히고 싶다면, 더 이상 고민하지 마세요. 아래에서 통상적인 취업 면접을 단계별로 나눠 보았습니다.

그 단계에는 “시작, 질문에 답하기, 질문하기, 마무리”가 포함됩니다. 각 단계에서 자주 듣거나 사용할 수 있는 몇 가지 일반적인 표현이 소개되어 있습니다. 튜터와 함께 면접 롤플레잉을 해보면서 새로운 표현을 몇 가지 추가해서 활용해 보세요.

시작할 때 인사말

"오늘 저와 얘기하는 시간을 내주셔서 정말 감사합니다."

* 인터뷰 시작시에는 형식적인 절차를 생략하고 진심어린 감사의 마음을 전하는 것이 항상 중요합니다. 시작을 잘해야 합니다!

"만나뵙게 되어 정말 반갑습니다. 저는 늘 이 회사 사무실 내부를 보고 싶었습니다."

* 소개할 때의 인사말과 멘트는 물론 시간, 장소, 개인적 상황에 따라 달라질 수 있습니다. 적절하다고 생각되면, 회사 내 공간에 대해 언급하는 것도 고려해 볼 수 있습니다.

질문에 답하기

"이전 회사에서 일할 때, 방금 말씀하신 것과 같은 상황에 접근하는 가장 좋은 방법은 ...이라는 것을 알게 되었습니다."

* 질문에 답변할 때 그리고 적절한 경우에, 여러분의 이전 경험을 언급하는 것이 도움이 될 수 있습니다. 그렇게 함으로써 여러분은 면접 과정에서 해당 분야에 대한 자신의 전문성을 간접적으로 전달할 수 있습니다.

"제가 이 기회에 특히 관심을 가지고 있는 이유는..."

* 이 일자리에 대해 어떻게 알게 되었는지를 묻는 질문에 답할 때는 이 기회를 알게 된 경로에 대한 상황을 설명하는 것이 유용할 수 있습니다. 또한 여러분이 이 직책에서 경력을 쌓고 싶은 이유를 말해도 좋습니다.

질문하기

"제가 이 회사에 대해 관찰한 바를 근거로 볼 때 제 눈에 띈 것은..."

* 여러분이 이 회사에 대해 살펴본 것이 있고 그것이 잠재적인 추측임을 분명히 하고 싶다면, 여러분은 위와 같은 표현으로 말을 시작할 수 있습니다.

"회사는 …을 어떻게 처리하는지에 대해 조금 말씀해 주시겠습니까?"

* 만약 회사에 대한 구체적인 질문이 있는 경우, 여러분은 위와 같은 표현을 사용할 수 있습니다.

"제게 물어볼 것이 있습니까?"라는 질문에 응대하기

대부분 면접이 끝나기 전에 면접관은 여러분에게 질문할 기회를 줍니다. 이 기회는 면접의 이전 단계에서 이미 충분히 논의되지 않았다면 여러분이 맡게 될 직무에 대해 더 자세히 물어볼 수 있는 좋은 기회입니다. 면접관에게 할 수 있는 질문은 다음과 같습니다:

“이 역할에 따라오는 매일매일의 일상 업무에 대해 좀 더 설명해 주실 수 있으신가요?”

“이 역할을 잘 수행하고 있다는 것을 나타내는 가장 중요한 한 가지 지표는 무엇이라고 생각하십니까?”

“만약 제가 이 자리에 채용된다면, 입사 후 첫 분기에 제가 무엇을 달성하길 기대하십니까?”

여러분은 이 기회를 이용해서 회사의 문화를 헤아려 보고 현재 실적을 평가해볼 수 있습니다. 여러분은 또한 다음과 같이 약간 변경해서 질문할 수 있습니다:

“회사 문화에 대해 조금 이야기해 주시겠어요?”

“이제까지 회사가 직면했던 가장 큰 도전적인 상황은 무엇인가요?”

“내년 회사의 목표는 무엇인가요?”

인터뷰 마무리

"오늘 시간 내주셔서 다시 한 번 감사드립니다! 다음 단계는 어떻게 진행되나요?"

* 인터뷰가 끝날 때 다음 단계가 무엇인지 잘 파악하는 것은 항상 중요합니다. 확실히 잘 모를 때에는 끝나기 전에 반드시 물어보세요.

Discussion Questions
Q1
[Discussion] Have you ever had a job interview? What was the trickiest question you were asked?
[토론] 면접을 본 적이 있나요? 가장 까다로운 질문은 무엇이었나요?
Q2
[Discussion] If you were in the interviewer's shoes, which candidates would you rate highly in an interview?
[토론] 면접관의 입장이 된다면 어떤 지원자를 면접에서 높게 평가하실 건가요?
Q3
[Discussion] if you're in an interview and want to know about a company's goals, what would you ask?
[토론] 면접에서 회사의 목표에 대해 알고 싶다면 무엇을 질문하시겠습니까?
Q4
[Discussion] If you were the interviewee, what would you ask to understand a company's expectations if you were hired?
[토론] 여러분이 면접을 봐야한다면, 회사가 여러분에게 무엇을 기대하는지 알기 위해서 어떻게 질문하겠습니까?
Q5
[Role playing] You are starting your interview. Greet your interviewer (tutor).
[역할극] 면접을 시작합니다. 면접관(튜터)에게 인사하세요.
Q6
[Role playing] Sell the interviewer (tutor) on your motivation and your strengths.
[역할극] 면접관(튜터)에게 지원 동기와 자신의 강점을 설명하세요.
Q7
[Role playing] Ask any questions you have about the company you are applying to.
[역할극] 지원하는 회사에 대해 궁금한 점이 있으면 질문하세요.
Q8
[Role playing] You've been given the opportunity to ask questions before the end of the interview. Ask your interviewer (tutor) questions about their job or about the company's culture.
[역할극] 면접이 끝나기 전에 질문할 수 있는 기회가 주어졌습니다. 면접관(튜터)에게 직무나 회사 문화에 대해 질문하세요.
Q9
[Role playing] At the end of the interview, ask for closing remarks. Include questions about next steps.
[역할극] 면접이 끝나면 마무리 발언을 요청합니다. 마무리 발언에는 면접 다음 단계에 대한 질문을 포함해주세요.
Q10
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.
Expressions
convey
communicate or express
Example
1

She used gestures to convey her feelings.

Example
2

He conveyed the importance of the project through his presentation.

expertise
specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field
Example
1

His expertise in coding impressed the team.

Example
2

She has extensive expertise in marketing strategies.

delve
investigate or research deeply
Example
1

The detective decided to delve into the cold case.

Example
2

Researchers delve into the mysteries of the universe.

gauge
measure or assess
Example
1

Please gauge the temperature of the water before adding the ingredients.

Example
2

The teacher used a quiz to gauge the students' understanding of the topic.

본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.

If you’re preparing for an upcoming interview with Ringle and want to get familiar with some common useful expressions, look no further. Below, we’ve broken down an average job interview into stages.

These stages include: Introduction, Responding to Questions, Asking Questions, and Wrapping Up. Each stage includes some common expressions you will likely encounter or use in that stage of the interview. Consider roleplaying an interview with your tutor and incorporating some new expressions.

Introductory Greetings

“Thanks so much for taking time out to speak with me today.”

* It’s always important to get the formalities out of the way and convey [1] genuine gratitude at the start of the interview. Always start things out on the right foot!

“It’s an absolute pleasure to meet you– I’ve always wanted to see the inside of this office.”

* Obviously, introductory greetings and comments will vary based on time, place, and personal circumstances. You could consider commenting on a space in the company, if you feel it appropriate.

Responding to Questions

“When I was at my former company, I discovered that the best manner of approaching situations such as what you described is to…”

* When responding to questions and when it’s appropriate, it can be helpful to reference your previous experiences. In doing so, you are able to convey your expertise [2] in a field indirectly in the course of an interview.

“I was particularly interested in this opportunity because…”

* When responding to questions about how you discovered a position, it may be useful to give context on how you learned about opportunities. In addition, you might share why you want to pursue a career in a given position.

Asking Questions

“From what I’ve observed of the company, I noticed that…”

* If you made any observations about the company and wanted clarity on potential assumptions, you might start off with an expression like the above.

“Could you share a bit on how the company handles…”

* If you have a specific question about the company, you could start with the above expression.

Responding to: “Do you have any questions for me?”

Prior to the conclusion of most interviews, an interviewer will give you the opportunity to ask them questions. This is a great opportunity to delve [3] deeper into your responsibilities if it hasn't already been thoroughly discussed in the earlier stages of the interview. Questions for the interviewer might include:

“Can you share more about the day-to-day responsibilities of this role?”

“In your opinion, what is the single most important indicator of success in this role?”

“If I were hired for this role, what would you expect me to achieve in the first quarter of my employment?”

You can also utilize this moment to gauge [4] the company's culture and assess its current performance. You might ask a variation of any of the following:

“Can you talk a bit about what company culture is like?”

“What is the greatest challenge facing the company so far?”

“What are the company's goals for the upcoming year?”

Concluding the Interview

“Again, I appreciate your time today! What do the next steps look like?”

* It’s always important to get a good idea of what the next steps are at the end of an interview. If you’re not sure, make certain to ask before leaving.

*This material is designed for the exclusive use of Ringle students on the Ringle platform.