Talking About Work and Job Interviews

36.1 Introduction

Talking about work and attending job interviews are important life skills. We need simple and polite English to talk about our job, experience, skills, and goals.

In this chapter, you will learn common English sentences used at the workplace and during job interviews.

36.2 Common Work & Interview Topics

• Job role and responsibilities
• Office routine
• Skills and experience
• Interview questions
• Professional behaviour

36.3 50 Common Work & Interview Sentences with Responses

1. 1. What do you do?
   → I work as a teacher.

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2. 2. Where do you work?
   → I work in a school.

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3. 3. Tell me about yourself.
   → I am hardworking and punctual.

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4. 4. Why should we hire you?
   → I am dedicated and honest.

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5. 5. What is your experience?
   → I have two years of experience.

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6. 6. Are you comfortable with this role?
   → Yes, I am.

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7. 7. What are your strengths?
   → I am confident and disciplined.

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8. 8. What are your weaknesses?
   → I am working on improving.

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9. 9. Can you work in a team?
   → Yes, I can.

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10. 10. Are you ready to learn?
    → Yes, always.

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11. 11. What is your qualification?
    → I am a graduate.

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12. 12. Do you have experience?
    → Yes, I do.

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13. 13. Can you join immediately?
    → Yes.

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14. 14. What is your expected salary?
    → As per company norms.

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15. 15. Are you comfortable with timings?
    → Yes.

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16. 16. What are your skills?
    → Communication and teamwork.

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17. 17. Why did you leave your last job?
    → For better growth.

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18. 18. Can you handle pressure?
    → Yes, I can.

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19. 19. Do you have any questions?
    → Yes, about training.

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20. 20. Thank you for the opportunity.
    → You’re welcome.

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21. 21. I work in an office.
    → That’s nice.

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22. 22. I report to my manager.
    → Okay.

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23. 23. I complete my tasks on time.
    → Good.

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24. 24. I attend meetings daily.
    → Alright.

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25. 25. I follow office rules.
    → Good.

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26. 26. I am looking for a job.
    → Best of luck.

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27. 27. I have applied for this position.
    → Okay.

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28. 28. I am interested in this role.
    → Good to know.

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29. 29. I want to grow professionally.
    → Great.

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30. 30. I enjoy my work.
    → Nice.

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31. 31. I handle customer queries.
    → Okay.

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32. 32. I work full-time.
    → Understood.

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33. 33. I am punctual.
    → That’s important.

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34. 34. I respect deadlines.
    → Good.

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35. 35. I want a stable job.
    → Sure.

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36. 36. I am confident.
    → That helps.

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37. 37. I am flexible.
    → Good.

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38. 38. I learn quickly.
    → Excellent.

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39. 39. I want long-term growth.
    → Nice.

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40. 40. I follow instructions.
    → Good.

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41. 41. I work honestly.
    → Appreciated.

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42. 42. I respect my seniors.
    → Good attitude.

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43. 43. I can handle responsibility.
    → Great.

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44. 44. I want to improve my skills.
    → Excellent.

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45. 45. I am ready to start.
    → Welcome.

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46. 46. I am comfortable speaking English.
    → Good.

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47. 47. I like teamwork.
    → Nice.

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48. 48. I believe in hard work.
    → Good.

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49. 49. I want to contribute.
    → Appreciated.

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50. 50. Thank you for your time.
    → You’re welcome.

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36.4 Worksheet — Practice Work & Interview English