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Useful vocabulary & phrases for a job interview

Describing your personality

·         Easy-going: a relaxed person who is easy to get along with

·         Hard-working: someone who works well and isn’t lazy

·         Committed: a person who is loyal to a project or person

·         Trustworthy: someone who you can rely on

·         Honest: someone who tells the truth

·         Focused: someone who is not easily distracted

·         Methodical: a person who pays attention to details and works in a logical way

·         Proactive: someone who takes steps to complete tasks without supervision

You can say: I’m (easy-going), or I’m a/an easy-going person/employee/worker.

If you’d like to add punch, use an intensifier like very, extremely, really. (“I’m very trustworthy,” “I’m an extremely focused employee.”)

Describing your strengths

Some positive traits and skills managers look for include:

·         Organization

·         The ability to multitask

·         Perform to a deadline

·         Solve problems

·         Communicate well

·         Work in an international environment and with people from all over the world

·         Speak foreign languages

·         Enthusiasm

You can use phrases like: I’m good at/I’m skilled at multitasking/working under pressure/working to a deadline, or My strength is/are my ability to problem solve/be enthusiastic/speak fluent English etc.

Describing your experience

·         I have five years’ experience as a waitress/in retail/as a teacher

·         I worked in retail for seven years and was promoted to manager in my second year

·         I studied at the University of Queensland

·         I worked for Anderson and Assoc. as a lawyer

Be prepared to run through and explain the main points in your CV. Use the opportunity to elaborate on what’s on your CV and give more details.

Best Words to Describe Yourself: 

  • Adaptable
  • Adept
  • Adventurous
  • Affectionate
  • Ambitious
  • Artistic
  • Assertive
  • Attentive
  • Authentic
  • Approachable
  • Balanced
  • Bright
  • Broad-minded
  • Candid
  • Cheerful
  • Chill
  • Clever
  • Communicative
  • Compassionate
  • Competitive
  • Charismatic
  • Considerate
  • Constructive
  • Courageous
  • Creative
  • Curious
  • Dependable
  • Determined
  • Direct
  • Dynamic
  • Easygoing
  • Eclectic
  • Emotional
  • Energetic
  • Enthusiastic
  • Extroverted
  • Exuberant 
  • Fearless
  • Flexible
  • Forgiving
  • Friendly
  • Fun
  • Funny
  • Generous
  • Genuine
  • Joyful
  • Happy
  • Helpful
  • Honest
  • Imaginative
  • Independent
  • Romantic
  • Risk-taker
  • Intelligent
  • Intuitive
  • Inventive
  • Inspiring 
  • Knowledgeable
  • Kind
  • Logical
  • Loyal
  • Loving
  • Mature
  • Modest
  • Motivated
  • Open-minded
  • Optimistic
  • Original
  • Outgoing
  • Passionate
  • Patient
  • Perceptive
  • Persistent
  • Pleasant
  • Practical
  • Reliable
  • Respectful
  • Responsible
  • Self-reliant
  • Sensible
  • Sensitive
  • Sincere
  • Sociable
  • Socially conscious 
  • Straightforward
  • Strong
  • Successful
  • Sympathetic
  • Tenacious
  • Thoughtful
  • Tolerant
  • Tough
  • Trustworthy
  • Understanding
  • Upbeat
  • Versatile
  • Vibrant
  • Warmhearted
  • Wise

 Words to Describe Yourself in a Job Interview

·         Attentive

·         Artistic

·         Ambitious

·         Analytical

·         Caring

·         Committed

·         Consistent

·         Cooperative

·         Devoted

·         Diplomatic

·         Experienced

·         Extroverted

·         Focused

·         Good listener

·         Hardworking

·         Helpful

·         Insightful

·         Innovative

·         Methodical

·         Meticulous

·         Motivated

·         Objective

·         Observant

·         Organized

·         Persevering 

·         Persuasive

·         Proactive

·         Problem solver

·         Productive

·         Professional

·         Proficient

·         Resourceful

·         Results-oriented

·         Disciplined

·         Team player

·         Thorough

·         Tireless

·         Trustworthy

·         Sociable 

·         Skilled

·         Strategic

·         Systematic

 

Words to Describe Yourself in a Resume

·  Accomplished

·  Accountable

·  Bold

·  Collaborative

·  Competent

·  Confident

·  Conscientious

·  Cooperative

·  Data-driven

·  Detail-oriented

·  Eager

·  Efficient

·  Emotionally intelligent

·  Entrepreneurial

·  Ethical

·  Experienced

·  Expert

·  Flexible

·  Gregarious

·  Motivated

·  Organized

·  People person

·  Persistent

·  Personable

·  Professional

·  Proficient

·  Resourceful

·  Self-assured

·  Self-starter

·  Skilled

·  Skillful

·  Sociable

·  Strategic

·  Team player

·  Thoughtful 

·  Tireless

·  Unconventional

 

 

 

 




 

 

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