SLA
Unit 5 — Job Interview English
Learn the phrases recruiters actually listen for, how to answer "Tell me about yourself" with confidence, and the polite way to ask about salary — all explained with French comparisons where it helps most.
Recruiter: "So, tell me a little about yourself."
Candidate: "Of course. I've been working in customer service for three years, and I'm particularly proud of improving our response time by 30%. I'm looking for a role where I can keep developing my English while taking on more responsibility."
Recruiter: "Great — and what would you say is your biggest strength?"
↳ Notice: in French you might say "je suis fort en...", but in an interview English speakers usually lead with a specific result, not just an adjective.
A standard opening question — prepare a 60-second summary.
Always follow with a concrete example.
Polite way to give a flexible range.
Thank-you note phrases after the interview.
1. Record yourself answering "Tell me about yourself" in under 60 seconds.
2. Rewrite this French sentence in professional English: "Je suis quelqu'un de très motivé et je m'adapte facilement."
3. Join this week's Conversation Club to practise live with feedback.
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