EP233 Interview Skills 5 - Discussing Reasons For | The Office
Summary
Hosts Marco and Catherine discuss how to answer why you left your previous job during interviews. They analyze a dialogue where a candidate explains her departure positively, focusing on seeking new challenges rather than complaining. The episode highlights key vocabulary like "tough," "frustrating," and "challenging," along with phrases such as "slowly but surely" and "to be honest." Listeners learn to frame negative experiences constructively to avoid appearing like a complainer.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Dialogue: Why I Left My Last Job
Interview Advice: Avoiding Negative Comments
Language Takeaway: Tough, Frustrating, Prove, Promote, Challenging
Dialogue Replay
Fluency Builder: Is that right?, Find, Slowly but surely, To be honest
Final Dialogue Replay
Conclusion: Job Interview Tips and Listener Engagement
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