💼 Job Interview English

Australian interviews are professional but usually relaxed and friendly. Interviewers often like a modest, honest style: describe your achievements clearly and with facts, without exaggerating.

Before the interview starts

Thanks for having me.A polite, natural thing to say when you sit down.

Yes, I found you easily, thanks.A reply to "Did you find us okay?"

A glass of water would be great, thanks.If they offer a drink, a short polite answer is fine.

How ya going?A friendly greeting you may hear from staff. A simple reply is "Good, thanks. You?" Full phrase page →

Answering common questions

I'm a marketing coordinator with four years of experience in…A clear way to answer "Tell me about yourself".

One of my strengths is…Follow it with a short real example.

I'd say I sometimes tend to…, so I've started…For weaknesses, show what you are doing to improve.

In my last role, I helped the team to…Using "helped the team" sounds modest and collaborative, which many Australian workplaces like.

Tip: In Australia, people who boast can come across badly. This is sometimes called "tall poppy syndrome". Share results confidently, but stay factual and credit your team.

Asking questions and finishing

What does a typical day look like in this role?A good question that shows real interest.

What are the next steps in the process?A polite way to ask when you will hear back.

Thanks for your time. I really enjoyed meeting you.A warm, professional ending.

I can provide referees if you need them.In Australia, "referees" is the usual word for the people who can recommend you. They are also called "references".

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