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.