1. ELL3044 Practical Business English 실용 비즈니스 영어
Interview Skills
(Tell me about yourself?)

2. Vocabulary Matching expressing an idea in few words unable to speak
talking in a confused way
indecisive; not confident
clear and easy to understand
good at influencing people
in a logical and well-organized fashion
a. tongue-tied
b. rambling
c. persuasive
d. concise
e. wishy-washy
f. articulate
g. coherent

3. Warmup Questions (-) tongue-tied (-) rambling (+) persuasive
1. Think of some vocabulary that describes a good communicator and a bad communicator.
(-) tongue-tied
(-) rambling
(+) persuasive
(+) concise
(-) wishy-washy (+) decisive (-) indecisive
(+) articulate (-) inarticulate
(+) coherent (-) incoherent

4. “Tell me about yourself…”

5. Do not include… personal life hobbies interests where you’re from
Discussing these points could take you out of the running (disqualify you)

6. Do include: E.E.S.
Education – how does your education help you in your new job
Employment (history) – what you did at your last job to help you with your new job
Skills – strengths, how you can improve this company
Tailor your answer to the company you are interviewing with!

7. a salesperson
Tell me about yourself…
“I spent 4 years as an active member of LPG where I could meet many different people in different situations. I helped to expand our membership from 35 to 85 new members in one year.”

8. an accountant
Tell me about yourself…
“I earned top marks in math and computer science. I also taught fellow university students math and computer skills. I received second prize in a national math competition in 2014.”

9. “Tell me about yourself…” How would you answer?