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Entries in interview (conducting) (5)

Monday
Dec052011

“Tell me a bit about yourself.”

English Lesson: Tell me a bit about yourself.

You're interviewing a candidate for a job. You want to hear some general information about him. You say:

Tell me a bit about yourself.

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Sunday
Nov132011

“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”

English Lesson: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

You're interviewing someone for a job. You want to know what his long-term goals are. You ask:

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

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Friday
Nov112011

“What would you say is your greatest strength, and what's your greatest weakness?”

English Lesson: What would you say is your greatest strength?

You're interviewing a candidate for a job. You want to know what he is good at and what problems he might cause if you hire him. You ask:

What would you say is your greatest strength, and what's your greatest weakness?

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Monday
Feb282011

“Think it over and let me know in the next week or so.”

Think it over

You just interviewed someone for a job in your department. You liked him, so you offered him the job. He didn't immediately make a decision, so you want to give him some more time to think about it. You say:

Think it over and let me know in the next week or so.

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Monday
Feb282011

“Well, I think you'd be a great fit for our team.”

A great fit for our team

You're hiring someone for a job in your department. You've interviewed someone who you would like to hire. You want to offer him the job. You say:

Well, I think you'd be a great fit for our team.

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