How to Interview for a Job in American English, part 3/5

This video is part 3 of a 5-part series on job interview preparation. It focuses on handling common interview questions about setbacks and weaknesses. The video provides strategies for answering these questions effectively, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and improvement. It concludes with an invitation to subscribe for more resources.

What is the main focus of the video series mentioned in the introduction?

• Understanding American culture

• Learning a new language

• Preparing for job interviews

• Improving public speaking skills

Why might interview stress be higher for some individuals?

• Due to the length of the interview process

• Due to interviewing in a non-native language

• Because they lack experience

• Because they are applying for multiple jobs

What is a common reason interviewers ask about setbacks?

• To test your technical skills

• To assess your language proficiency

• To understand your behavior in stressful situations

• To evaluate your educational background

In the example provided, how did the team turn a setback into a success?

• By copying the competitor's product

• By launching a new marketing campaign

• By improving their product based on competitor analysis

• By reducing the price of their product

What is a key strategy when discussing your greatest weakness in an interview?

• Highlight a weakness and how you are improving it

• Avoid mentioning any weaknesses

• Blame external factors for your weaknesses

• Focus on your strengths instead

What personal weakness does the speaker mention?

• Time management

• Technical skills

• Teamwork

• Public speaking

What is the benefit of acknowledging your weaknesses in an interview?

• It distracts from your strengths

• It highlights your lack of skills

• It demonstrates self-awareness and a willingness to improve

• It shows you are perfect