
Vous avez décidé de franchir le pas et de vous lancer à l’aventure en postulant à l’international ? Voici 103 questions pour votre entretien en anglais que vous serez susceptible de rencontrer – toutes en anglais bien sûr. Si vous avez l’intention de travailler à l’étranger, aux États-Unis ou au Royaume-Unis par exemple, c’est que vous devez probablement déjà avoir un niveau d’anglais plus que correct.
Préparez les questions anglophones qui vous seront posées
Quand bien même vous êtes bilingue, vous n’échappez malheureusement pas à la règle de la PRÉPARATION ! Vos réponses devront être soigneusement étudiées en amont. En tant que français postulant en anglais, vous entrerez certainement en concurrence avec des locaux – et donc maîtrisant parfaitement l’anglais.
Pour être le plus naturel possible lors de l’entretien de recrutement en anglais (entretien téléphonique, en entretien Skype ou même physique), vous allez devoir répéter, répéter, et encore répéter vos réponses et les questions que vous poserez ! En route pour l’expatriation !
103 Questions pour un entretien en anglais
- Tell me about yourself.
- What are your weaknesses?
- What are your strengths?
- What are three of your greatest successes?
- What do you see as a major accomplishment in your life?
- Describe the biggest disappointment in your life.
- What motivates you?
- What does attainment mean to you?
- Are you married?
- Have you ever done any volunteer work?
- What are your hobbies?
- What do you like to do with your spare time?
- Where do you see yourself fifteen years from now?
- Describe a time when you failed.
- What would you do if you won the lottery?
- What is your favourite movie?
- What do you do for fun?
- Tell me about your educational background.
- What academic courses did you like the least?
- Which academic subject did you find most easy?
- Why did you choose your major?
- Why should I hire you?
- Why are you the best candidate for the job?
- What do you know about this market?
- Explain how you would be an asset to this company.
- Why do you want this job?
- Why do you think you will be successful in this position?
- What are your qualifications for this job?
- What can you provide for our company?
- Do you have any plans for further education?
- What is your personal mission statement?
- Describe your work style.
- Describe your management ethic.
- Why do you want to work for our corporation?
- What are your short-term goals?
- What are your long-term goals?
- Why did you select this field?
- Please describe your professional experience.
- What do you know about our firm?
- Why do you think you’re suited for this job?
- What is most important to you in a employment?
- Describe your previous jobs.
- Why did you leave your previous position?
- What were your responsibilities in your previous engagement?
- What did you like the most about your last employment?
- How do you work under pressure?
- What did you like the least about your last job?
- What did you learn in your previous job?
- Are you punctual?
- How long do you plan to stay in this company?
- Can you multi-task?
- Describe your ideal position.
- How would your colleague describe you?
- Are you bold?
- How do you feel about learning new things?
- Have you ever had problems with a superior? How did you manage it?
- What major problems or challenges have you faced?
- Why did you quit?
- Why were you fired?
- What have you been doing since your last job?
- What’s the best movie you’ve seen in the past year?
- What’s the most interesting book you’ve read in the past year?
- When can you start work?
- Do you plan to have children?
- How do you feel working nights?
- If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?
- Are you looking for part- or full-time work?
- Are you looking for a night or day employment?
- Are you seeking a permanent or temporary job?
- How do you feel working weekends?
- Are you willing to travel?
- Are you willing to relocate?
- Have you a driver’s licence?
- What computer programs are you familiar with?
- Do you like working with the public?
- Do you like working with data?
- How are your english writing skills?
- How’s your english spelling?
- Do you know any foreign languages beside english and your mother tongue?
- Have you worked in a multicultural environment before?
- How do you relate to people from another culture?
- What salary do you want to earn?
- What kind of compensation are you looking for?
- Do you consider yourself a leader?
- What leadership or managerial positions have you held before ?
- What are your wage expectations?
- How well do you work independently?
- How do you feel about working by yourself?
- Are you a team player?
- Do you like working alone?
- Do you work well with others?
- What strengths would you bring to your team?
- Do you prefer working by yourself or on a team?
- May we contact your previous boss?
- Can we contact your references?
- Are you willing to work overtime?
- How many basketballs would fit in this room?
- How would you sell hot cocoa in Mexico?
- What are your plans for the future?
- Do you have any questions?
- Do you plan to have children?
- Are you straight or gay?
- Do you think you are too old/too young to do this job?
Vous vous préparez pour un entretien de recrutement en anglais ? Ne manquez pas notre article sur les 12 erreurs les plus souvent commises par les postulant lors d’un entretien en anglais !
A propos de l'auteur : Pierre
Pierre est coach entrepreneuriat et consultant web-marketing. Mais ce n'est pas ce qu'il faut retenir....
Avide d'aventure et de découvertes, il explore régulièrement le monde en
expatriation, en sac à dos ou en van aménagé. Il est ce que l'on appelle un Digital Nomad.
Il créé L'Eskimo en 2016, pour encourager les jeunes de moins de 30 ans à oser se mettre en quête du job de leurs rêves. En savoir plus...
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