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How to Choose the Right Examples for Your Job Interview. Job Interview Stories (Part 2)

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 In Part 1 of this series, we focused on clarity before confidence - why being clear about your role and value matters more than sounding impressive. If you prefer to listen rather than read, this topic is also discussed in the Business English Talks podcast, where we break down real interview answers and explain why some of them work better than others. In this article, we move to the next step: choosing the right examples. Even professionals with strong experience often struggle in interviews because they talk about the wrong situations - or they choose examples that are too complex, too vague, or not clearly connected to the question. This article will help you choose examples that are: easy to explain, relevant to the role, and effective in real interview situations. Along the way, you’ll find ready-to-use Business English phrases you can apply immediately. Why examples matter more than job titles Interviewers don’t hire job titles. They hire people who can solve problems and ...

54: How to Talk About Your Strengths and Weaknesses in a Job Interview – Business English Tips

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  Welcome back to Business English Talks, your resource for professional English you can actually use. This is part three of our Job Interview Series, and today we’re focusing on a classic but tricky question: “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” This question is almost guaranteed to come up in one form or another, and it's your chance to show self-awareness, professionalism, and confidence. ✅ Why do interviewers ask this question? They want to know: If you understand your value and your limits. Whether you are honest and realistic. How you deal with challenges or mistakes. What strengths you bring to their company. 💪 Talking About Strengths Focus on professional qualities that are relevant to the job. Choose 1–3 and support each with a quick example. 🌟 Useful Phrases: One of my strengths is... I’m good at... I’m known for being... I’ve always been strong in... My colleagues often say I’m... I consistently receive positive feedback on... I have a natural ability to... 💼 Exa...

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