1.

 Tell me about yourself

Arti: Ceritakan dirimu.

Ini adalah pertanyaan interview bahasa Inggris yang paling sering ditanyakan. 

Pastikan kamu tidak memberikan informasi yang terlalu detail dan terlalu singkat
tentang dirimu ketika menjawab pertanyaan ini, seperti ditulis The Balance Careers.

Contoh jawaban: 

My name is Fatia Sahrah. I am twenty five years old.

I’ve been working as a software engineer in two tech companies in Jakarta. There, I
learned a lot about software.

After office hours, I used to join some software engineer classes to upgrade my skill.
I’ve been loving things related to technology since I was in high school.

2. Tell me about your work experience

Arti: Ceritakan tentang pengalaman kerjamu.

Contoh jawaban:

 I have 4 years of experience in advertising. Previously, I joined an agency and have

handled more than 50 clients.

As an advertising specialist, I made advertising concepts with the clients and helped
them to reach their goals.

My biggest client was a big FMCG company in Indonesia. At that time, I finished a
big project with the least budget.

3. Tell me about your education

Arti: Ceritakan tentang pendidikanmu.

Contoh jawaban:

I graduated from the Faculty of Business and Economics University of Indonesia,

majoring in Management. There, I learned a lot about marketing, finance, human
resources, and operations management.
I also joined some clubs to improve my soft skills and competitions.

4. Why do you want this job?

Arti: Mengapa kamu menginginkan pekerjaan ini?

Contoh jawaban:

Graphic design is in my blood. I have loved to visualize things around me since

elementary school. Then, I joined some courses to improve my design skill.

Until now, I have worked with some companies to help them with my design. They all
are satisfied with my design.

Now, I hope I can also help your company to visualize your needs. This company has
the same vision as me: education. I want to visualize our vision together.

5. What do you know about this company?

Arti: Apa yang kamu ketahui tentang perusahaan ini?

Contoh jawaban:

Your company is a fast-growing startup that focuses on e-wallet for millennials. Since
its establishment, your company has gained several achievements, awards, and
milestones.

I also like the way you market your services and approach your target market.

6. What is your greatest strength?

Arti: Apa kelebihan terbesarmu?

Contoh jawaban: 

I’m a natural problem-solver. I find it rewarding to dig deep and uncover solutions to
challenges—it’s like solving a puzzle. It’s something I’ve always excelled at and
something I enjoy.

Much of product development is about finding innovative solutions to challenging

issues, which is what drew me to this career path in the first place.
7. What is your greatest weakness?
Arti: Apa kekurangan terbesarmu?

Pertanyaan interview bahasa Inggris yang satu ini cukup menjebak. 

Dikutip dari The Muse, kamu harus menjawabnya dengan jujur. Namun, kamu perlu
menambahkan caramu dalam mengatasi kekurangan tersebut.

Contoh jawaban:

My greatest weakness is I often lose focus when I am occupied with so many tasks. To
overcome this, I came up with a to-do list and time-management system that allows
me to organize all my tasks.

8. Who has impacted you most in your career?

Arti: Siapa yang paling berpengaruh dalam kariermu?

Contoh jawaban:

My father. He was a senior journalist for a national mass media company.

When he was a journalist, I saw him trying hard to get the information as clear as
possible, so people might know the truth. He is my inspiration to be a dedicated
journalist.

9. Tell me how you think other people would describe you

Arti: Ceritakan bagaimana menurutmu orang lain akan mendeskripsikan dirimu.

Contoh jawaban: 

I think people would say that what I see is what I get. If I say I will do something, I do
it. If I say I will help, I help.

I’m not sure that everyone likes me, but they all know they can count on what I say
and how hard I work.

10. Do you find it difficult to adapt to new situations?

Arti: Apakah kamu merasa kesulitan untuk beradaptasi di situasi yang baru?
Contoh jawaban:

Adaptation is not easy. Of course I will find it difficult to adapt at the beginning.

Based on previous experience, I feel like I’m starting to adapt after working for 1
week.

11. How do you manage stress and pressure?

Arti: Bagaimana kamu mengatur stres dan tekanan?

Contoh jawaban:

My first step in managing stress is to try to circumvent it by keeping my work

processes very organized, and my attitude professional.

I also break down my projects into smaller tasks. I make a list of action items with
reasonable deadlines.

12. How do you prioritize work?

Arti: Bagaimana kamu memprioritaskan pekerjaan?

Contoh jawaban:

I always see work from two things: urgency and importance. From those
consideration, I will always start doing work that is urgent and important, then
urgent, important, and work that is not in both.

I also equip my phone with the Trello app which has been helping me work for a
while.

13. What is your greatest accomplishment?

Arti: Apa pencapaian terbesarmu?

Contoh jawaban:

In my last role, I managed all social media content. I noticed other brands were
experimenting with videos and getting great engagement.

So, I asked my boss if we could do a low-budget test. She agreed and I produced a
video.
Then, we found that the conversions increased by 40%, which is a large number.

14. When were you most satisfied in your work?

Arti: Kapan kamu merasa paling puas dalam bekerja?

Contoh jawaban:

It’s when I completed my job properly, on time, and hit the target. When I see my
boss, clients, or company satisfied with my work, I’m also satisfied.

15. Where do you see yourself five years from now?

Arti: Bagaimana kamu melihat dirimu lima tahun ke depan?

Pastikan pertanyaan interview bahasa Inggris yang satu ini dan jawabannya relevan

dengan pekerjaan yang kamu lamar.

Contoh jawaban:

I’m really excited by this position at ABC Company because in five years, I’d like to
be seen as someone with deep expertise in product development, and I know that’s
something that I’ll have an opportunity to do here.

I’m also really excited to take on more managerial responsibilities in the next few
years and potentially even take the lead on some projects.

16. What is your dream job?

Arti: Apa pekerjaan impianmu?

Contoh jawaban:

I’ve been interested in the content industry. That, combined with my interest in
traveling and foods, is my dream job to be a travel writer that takes readers around
the world with me.

17. Why did you leave your previous job?

Arti: Mengapa kamu meninggalkan pekerjaan sebelumnya?
Kamu harus berhati-hati pada pertanyaan interview bahasa Inggris yang satu ini dan
jawabannya.

Meski kamu memiliki alasan negatif tertentu yang berkaitan dengan perusahaan,
berusahalah menjawab senetral mungkin.

Jangan sampai kamu justru menjelek-jelekkan perusahaan sebelumnya, ya.

Contoh jawaban:

I was very fortunate to be hired by ABC Company. They taught me a lot about digital
marketing, and it’s been stimulating to work as a contributor to their creative teams.

However, I’m ready for the next step. Meanwhile, they already have a good digital
marketing manager. Then, I see myself can hit the ground running as your next digital
marketing manager.

18. What kind of work environment do you like best?

Arti: Lingkungan kerja seperti apa yang paling kamu sukai?

Contoh jawaban:

I’ve really thrived in more collaborative environments.

I prefer a setting where everyone’s input is taken into consideration because I believe
approaching any project with a range of perspectives is better in the long run.

19. What do you like to do outside of work?

Arti: Apa yang suka kamu lakukan di luar bekerja?

Contoh jawaban:

I’m raising a family, so a lot of my time is focused on that.

I’m also using my commute time to learn foreign languages. Now, I’m learning
Japanese.

20. How do you handle conflict at work?

Arti: Bagaimana kamu mengatasi konflik dalam pekerjaan?
Contoh jawaban:

Conflict is inevitable when a company works hard to get things done.

When it happens, I try to listen and understand others’ point of view. I try to make a
discussion and not be defensive.

I’m sure that we will find the best solution if we have the same purpose.

21. Tell me about a time you failed

Arti: Ceritakan tentang peristiwa kegagalanmu.

Dalam pertanyaan interview bahasa Inggris yang satu ini, kamu bisa menceritakan

pengalamanmu gagal.

Tak hanya itu, kamu bisa melengkapinya dengan pemahamanmu soal kegagalan dan
bagaimana caramu bangkit.

Contoh jawaban:

I once handled a startup company’s campaign project. I poured all my heart to the
project.

But, there was a miscommunication between us. When I presented my draft, they
didn’t like it.

They asked me to make a new draft. After we had a long discussion, I could finally
make a project that they liked a lot.”

22. What are your salary expectations?

Arti: Berapa gaji yang diharapkan?

Pertanyaan ini pasti ada dalam interview bahasa Inggris dan Indonesia. Kamu

membutuhkan strategi khusus dalam menjawabnya.

Contoh jawaban: 

My salary expectation is between RpX – RpY, which is the average salary for a
candidate with my level of experience in this city.

However, we can discuss more about this.

23. Why should we hire you?
Arti: Mengapa kami harus merekrutmu?

Contoh jawaban:

My experience is almost perfectly aligned with the requirements you asked for in your
job listing.

I have five years’ progressive experience in the accounting industry, advancing from
my initial role as a junior accountant to my previous position as a senior accountant.

I pride myself on my ability to prepare financial reports, perform account

reconciliations, and also build a reliable team. So, I will also do it in your company.

24. What makes you unique?

Arti: Apa yang membuatmu unik/berbeda?

Beri mereka alasan untuk memilihmu dibandingkan kandidat lainnya. Kuncinya

adalah menjaga jawabanmu tetap relevan dengan posisi yang kamu lamar.

Contoh jawaban:

I’m incredibly organized and live for my planner. As a result my old boss never had
a missed message or mistake in their schedule.

I started a career in editorial after transitioning from the health industry. Because
I was in their shoes, I know what career advice readers need.

25. What should I know that’s not on your resume?

Arti: Apa yang perlu saya (rekruter) ketahui di luar apa yang tertulis di resume-mu?

Contoh jawaban:

I’d like you to know [strength/anecdote]. This is important because [explanation of

what it shows about you]. I believe this will help me with [aspect of the job] because
[something that connects your answer back to the position].

26. Are you willing to relocate?

 Arti: Apakah kamu bersedia untuk pindah (kota)?

Contoh jawaban:

 I do love living in [current location] and would prefer to stay here. However, for the right
opportunity I’d be willing to consider relocating if necessary.
 I’m very excited about this opportunity, however, due to [obligation] I am unable to
relocate at this time.

27. How do you plan to achieve your career goals?

Arti: Bagaimana caramu untuk mencapai tujuan kariermu?

Contoh jawaban:

My current goal is to earn the CPA license so that I’m fully certified and prepared to
contribute in a junior staff accounting job. My undergraduate degree is in finance
and I completed an accounting internship with XYZ Company last summer. 

While I was there, I decided that each week I’d ask one person from a different team
to coffee to learn about their job and career path.

Not only did those conversations impress upon me the importance of getting my CPA
as soon as possible, they also helped me realize I was eager to pursue forensic
accounting, which is why I’m so excited about the opportunity to join this team.

In order to ensure I earn my CPA this year, I’ve enrolled in NASBA workshops, have
created a study schedule to keep myself on track, and will be taking my first trial test
in three weeks. I plan on taking the actual test within the next three to six months.

28. How do you like to be managed?

Arti: Tipe dan cara kerja manajer seperti apa yang kamu sukai?

Contoh jawaban:

The bosses I’ve worked best with in the past have set clear, concise, and realistic
goals and expectations.

I’m highly motivated by deadlines and being a part of not just my team’s success but
the whole company’s, so working with someone who takes both of these things
seriously and ties them back to everything they do allows me to perform at my best.
 29. When can you start?
Arti: Kapan kamu bisa mulai bekerja?

Contoh jawaban:

 While my ideal start date is [date], I do have some flexibility, and I’d be happy to figure
out a date that works with your timeline.
 I have several projects to wrap up in my current role at [Company]. I plan to give them
[number of weeks] notice to make a smooth transition for my co-workers and will be
happy to come onboard with the team here after that time.

30. Do you have any questions?

Arti: Apa ada pertanyaan?

Jangan sepelekan pertanyaan interview bahasa Inggris yang satu ini.

Meski terlihat sepele, sebenarnya bertanya bisa menjadi tanda bahwa kamu benar-
benar memperhatikan dan tertarik dengan pekerjaan yang kamu lamar.

Contoh jawaban:

What would success look like in this role?

What are some of the challenges people typically face in this position