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and the client to my desk where we solved the problem together. Candidate: I am a trouble shooter. When there was a problem at my last job, the manager would always ask me to solve it. Last summer, the LAN server at work crashed. The manager was desperate and called me in (requested my help) to get the LAN back online. After taking a look at the daily backup, I detected the problem and the LAN was up and running (working) within the hour. Comment: This is not the time to be modest! Be confident and always give examples. Examples show that you are not only repeating words you have learned, but actually do possess that strength. Interviewer: What is your greatest weakness? Candidate: I am overzealous (work too hard) and bee nervous when my coworkers are not pulling their weight (doing their job). However, I am aware of this problem, and before I say anything to anyone, I ask myself why the colleague is having difficulties. Candidate: I tend to spend too much time making sure the customer is satisfied. However, I began setting timelimits for myself If I noticed this happening. 6 Comment: This is a difficult question. You need to mention a weakness that is actually a strength. Make sure that you always mention how you try to improve the weakness. Interviewer:Why do you want to work for Smith and Sons? Candidate: After following your firms progress for the last 3 years, I am convinced that Smith and Sons are being one of the market leaders and I would like to be part of the team. Candidate: I am impressed by the quality of your products. I am sure that I would be a convincing salesman because I truly believe that the Atomizer is the best product on the market today. Comment: Prepare yourself for this question by being informed about the pany. The more detail you can give, the better you show the interviewer that you understand the pany. Interviewer: When can you begin? Candidate: Immediately. Candidate: As soon as you would like me to begin. Comment: Show your willingness to work! The above questions represent some of the most basic questions asked on any job interview in English. Probably the most important aspect of interviewing in English is giving detail. As a speaker of English as a second language, you might be shy about saying plicated things. However, this is absolutely necessary as the employer is looking for an employee who knows his or her job. If you provide detail, the interviewer will know that you feel fortable in that job. Don39。t worry about making mistakes in English. It is much better to make simple grammar mistakes and provide detailed information about your experience than to say grammatically perfect sentences without any real content. I hope these features help you to improve your job interviewing skills. Practice your replies often to these and other questions. Sit down with a friend and act out the interview. By repeating these phrases you will gain much needed confidence.