Learning activity 4

Evidence: Job interview

Imagine you are applying for a new job. Below you will find some common job
interview questions. For this evidence, you have to record yourself while you
answer them. Dress up. Look professional. Pay attention to your body language.
Show you really want to get that job. Remember to use the grammar structures
and vocabulary you have practiced within this learning activity.

Fuente: Fotolia (s.f.)

1.If you could start your career over again, what would you do differently?

Well, I majored in chemistry and now I'm working in the marketing department for
a telecommunications company. I had a lot to learn in the beginning, but I quickly
learned what I needed to know to be an effective member of the marketing team.
However, I always felt that if I majored in business or marketing, I would have
started off with a better foundation. I'm great at what I do, but if I could start over
again, I would probably study more for get better grades.

2. During your performance reviews, what criticism do you hear the most?

I actually like to receive criticism because it gives me information on how to

improve. But the most common criticism I hear is hard to correct because I
disagree with the comment. I'm told that I should be more visible. I'm told that I do
great work and I do a lot of extra work, but in a large organization, it's important to
visibly stand out. I'm not a person who likes to be secluded in the office. I like to go
out and collaborate, I like to work with people, and I email my co-workers with
valuable information that will help with their job, so I can't say I agree, but I always
try to be more visible.

3. Tell me about your last position?

As a chemist I  analyze raw materials, intermediate products, and final products for
purity to make sure that they fall within specifications. They may also offer
technical support for the customer or analyze returned products. Many of these
chemists often solve problems when they occur within the manufacturing process.

4. What is your work philosophy?

I am tenacious and an eager learner. My philosophy is that there is always room to

learn and that mistakes are teaching opportunities, not failures.

5. How have you changed professionally speaking in the last two years?

Professionally I have grown a lot because I have acquired more knowledge and
skills that I did not previously possess, also I am more confident and confident in
myself
6. Tell me about the best manager you have ever had.

My favorite manager was a person with a lot of knowledge. She stood her ground
firmly and knew the best process to take by analyzing all the information.
she was very trusting and easy to approach. I grew in many ways under this
manager and I valued his method of dealing with directs. I believe in growing
employees and this manager did a great job.

7. What were the most memorable accomplishments in your last position?

I remember the day I completed an audit from beginning to end all by myself.
Since I was an entry level auditor, this accomplishment really felt good because it
was my first major step.

8. Why do you want to leave your current job?

I’m ready for the next challenge in my career. I loved the people I worked with and
the projects I worked on, but at some point I realized I wasn’t being challenged the
way I used to be. Rather than let myself get too comfortable, I decided to pursue a
position where I can continue to grow

9. In your previous position, how much time did you spend learning how to do
things better?

In my last position, we had large projects that involved multiple people. We had
meetings to discuss the project and worked in teams whenever it involved overlap
of feature. After the meetings and working with the team, I was required to finish
my work by myself. So it was quite balanced between meetings, team work and
working by myself.

10. If you’re very happy with your current job, why do you want to leave?

I was really excited to start in a role that worked so closely with local wildlife and
contributed to such a meaningful cause. I think, because of that, I neglected to
learn more about the actual ins and outs of the company. It didn’t take me long to
realize that I wasn’t a good cultural fit. Since then I’ve been seeking a role in a
company that values transparency, one where I can continue to make an impact.