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Job interview practice in English

Practise your job interview in English. Pick your job, answer real questions, and see a better way to say each answer.

Free · no sign-up · 6 questions · about 10 minutes

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  • 6 questions
  • About 10 minutes
  • Speak or type

Pick your job

One tap starts the interview.

Dana, the hiring manager, asks first

Tell me about yourself.

Free mock interview: how it works

Dana asks six questions out loud. She listens to your answer and reacts to what you really said.

How it decides: the page checks your words for the parts a good answer needs, like a reason, an example or a result, and for common learner mistakes. It is not a full grammar check, and it never shows feedback it did not work out from your words.

  1. Pick your job

    Nine jobs, or general questions for any other job. Dana plays the hiring manager.

  2. Answer out loud, or type

    Your browser turns your speech into text, and your words appear exactly as it heard them. Slova does not record or keep your voice.

  3. See one fix and one tip

    After each answer: a better way to say one of your sentences, and one way to make the answer stronger. At the end, a summary built from your own sentences.

Dana reacts to your answer

  • A full answer

    She asks a follow-up, like a real interviewer.

    “What did you change after that?”

  • A short or off-topic answer

    She asks again in another way, so you can add what was missing.

    “What exactly did you do, and what happened in the end?”

  • Silence or “I don’t know”

    You get sentence starters and a model answer to help you begin.

    “I’ve worked as a … for …”

Questions and model answers by job

Every job has its own page: the questions that interviewer really asks, model answers at B1 and B2, useful phrases and the mistakes learners make.

How to answer “Tell me about yourself” in English

Almost every interview starts here. Introduce yourself in three short steps: present, past, future. One minute is enough.

  1. Present

    Say who you are and what you do now.

    I'm a marketing assistant at a small travel company.

  2. Past

    Give one or two steps that brought you here.

    I've worked there for three years, and I run the newsletter.

  3. Future

    Say why you want this job.

    Now I'd like to work on bigger campaigns, and your team does exactly that.

  • Keep it under one minute. About 120 words is enough.
  • Use present perfect for time up to now: 'I've worked there for three years.'
  • Start with your job, not your age, family or hobbies.
  • Say it in your own words. A learned speech sounds flat, and one forgotten line can stop you.

How to talk about your strengths and weaknesses

Two questions that scare most learners. Name one real strength with an example, and one real weakness with what you do about it.

What are your strengths?

What they want to hear. Two strengths that match the job, each with a small example. A list of adjectives sounds empty.

B1 answer

I'm organised and I learn fast. For example, last year I learned a new system in one week, and then I taught it to two colleagues. I also stay calm when it is busy.

B2 answer

My biggest strength is organisation. In my last job I managed five projects at the same time and met every deadline. I'm also quick to learn: when we changed our software, I was the first person on the team to use it confidently, and I trained the others.

What are your weaknesses?

What they want to hear. A real, small weakness and the steps you take to improve. Not a hidden strength like 'I work too hard'.

B1 answer

Sometimes I say yes to too many tasks. Then I feel stressed. Now I make a list each morning and I tell my manager when I have too much. This helps me a lot.

B2 answer

I used to find it hard to say no, so I sometimes took on more than I could handle. I've been working on that. Now I check my priorities every Monday and talk to my manager early if the workload is too high. It has made my deadlines much more reliable.

English job interview questions and answers

The questions that come up in almost every interview, with what the interviewer wants to hear and a model answer at B1 and B2. Say them in your own words; do not learn them by heart.

Tell me about yourself.

What they want to hear. A short summary of your work now, your past, and why you are here. They are not asking for your life story.

B1 answer

I'm a marketing assistant at a travel company. I've worked there for three years. I write the newsletter and I help with social media. I enjoy this work, and now I want to join a bigger team. That is why I applied here.

B2 answer

I'm a marketing assistant at a small travel company, where I've spent the last three years. I started with social media and now I run the monthly newsletter, which grew by 30 percent last year. I'd like to work on larger campaigns, and your team's recent launch is exactly the kind of project I want to be part of.

Why do you want this job?

What they want to hear. One clear reason about the company or the work, and one thing you can bring. 'It is a big company' is not enough.

B1 answer

I want this job because I like your products and I use them myself. I also have experience with customers, so I think I can help your team. I want to learn and grow here.

B2 answer

Two things attracted me to this role. First, your company is known for a strong customer focus, which is how I like to work. Second, the job uses my experience in client communication, and it gives me room to take on more responsibility.

What are your strengths?

What they want to hear. Two strengths that match the job, each with a small example. A list of adjectives sounds empty.

B1 answer

I'm organised and I learn fast. For example, last year I learned a new system in one week, and then I taught it to two colleagues. I also stay calm when it is busy.

B2 answer

My biggest strength is organisation. In my last job I managed five projects at the same time and met every deadline. I'm also quick to learn: when we changed our software, I was the first person on the team to use it confidently, and I trained the others.

What are your weaknesses?

What they want to hear. A real, small weakness and the steps you take to improve. Not a hidden strength like 'I work too hard'.

B1 answer

Sometimes I say yes to too many tasks. Then I feel stressed. Now I make a list each morning and I tell my manager when I have too much. This helps me a lot.

B2 answer

I used to find it hard to say no, so I sometimes took on more than I could handle. I've been working on that. Now I check my priorities every Monday and talk to my manager early if the workload is too high. It has made my deadlines much more reliable.

Tell me about a time you solved a problem at work.

What they want to hear. A short story with a Situation, your Action and a Result (STAR). The result matters most.

B1 answer

Last year a client was angry because we delayed his delivery. I called him and I said sorry. Then I made a new plan with the warehouse. We delivered in two days, and he stayed with us.

B2 answer

Last spring a key client was upset because a delivery was late. I called him the same day, apologised, and agreed a new date with the warehouse. I also sent him updates every morning. We delivered two days later, and he renewed his contract for another year.

Why are you leaving your current job?

What they want to hear. A positive, forward-looking reason. Do not criticise your manager or company.

B1 answer

I like my job, but I don't learn new things now. I want a new challenge and more responsibility. This job gives me that chance.

B2 answer

I've learned a lot in my current role, but I've reached the point where there is little room to grow. I'm looking for a bigger challenge and more responsibility, and this position offers both.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

What they want to hear. That you want to grow, and that your plan fits this company. Not that you plan to leave.

B1 answer

In five years I want to be a senior member of the team. I want to learn many skills and help new people. I hope to still be here and to take more responsibility.

B2 answer

I'd like to grow into a role with more responsibility, ideally leading a small team. In the next few years I want to build strong skills here, and then use them to mentor newer colleagues.

What are your salary expectations?

What they want to hear. A realistic range based on research, or a polite question about the range. Do not give a very low number.

B1 answer

I looked at similar jobs in this city. I think a salary between 45 and 50 thousand is fair. But I'm open to talk, and the whole package is important to me.

B2 answer

Based on my research and my experience, I'm looking for something in the range of 45 to 50 thousand. I'm flexible, though, and I'd like to understand the full package, including training and benefits.

Do you have any questions for us?

What they want to hear. Yes. Two thoughtful questions about the team, the work or how success is measured.

B1 answer

Yes, I have two questions. What is the team like? And what would my first month look like? Thank you.

B2 answer

Yes, a couple. How would you describe the team's way of working? And what would success look like in the first six months? I'd like to be sure I focus on the right things from the start.

Useful phrases for any interview

  • I've been working as a … for …Your current job and how long.
  • In my current role, I …Start an example.
  • The situation was …Start a STAR story.
  • What I did was …Say your action.
  • As a result, …Say the result.
  • I'm particularly interested in …Show real interest.
  • Could you tell me more about …?Ask a question.
  • That's a good question.Get one second to think.

Mistakes learners often make

  • I am working here since 2021.

    I've been working here since 2021.

    With 'since' or 'for', use present perfect.

  • I have a big experience in sales.

    I have a lot of experience in sales.

    'Experience' goes with 'a lot of', and it has no plural here.

  • My weakness is I am perfectionist.

    I can be a bit of a perfectionist.

    Use 'a perfectionist', and add what you do about it.

  • I want to work in your company.

    I'd like to work for your company.

    'I'd like' is softer than 'I want'. We work 'for' a company.

  • I will do my best.

    Here is what I would do.

    Describe an action. 'My best' tells them nothing.

Mock interview practice FAQ

Is there a free mock interview online?

Yes. On this page you can run a mock interview with no sign-up and no email. Dana asks six questions out loud; you answer by voice or by typing. After each answer you see one wording fix and one tip, worked out from your own words by rules for common learner mistakes and the parts a good answer needs. Your summary is never locked behind an email.

How do I practice a job interview in English?

Answer real questions out loud, not in your head. Pick your job, speak each answer for one to two minutes, read the one fix you get, then say the better version again. Repeat the same interview the next day with the fixes.

How do I prepare for a job interview in English?

Prepare stories, not speeches. Write down four short examples from work: a success, a problem you solved, a team moment and a mistake you learned from. Then practise telling each one in simple English with a clear result at the end.

What are the most common job interview questions in English?

The ones that come in almost every interview are: tell me about yourself, why do you want this job, what are your strengths and weaknesses, tell me about a time you solved a problem, and do you have any questions for us. Model answers for all of them are on this page.

What is a mock interview or simulated interview?

It is a practice interview that copies a real one. The interviewer asks real questions, you answer, and you get feedback. It is a safe way to make mistakes before the day that counts.

Is this like Google Interview Warmup?

Both are free and let you practise by voice. Google Interview Warmup asks five questions in a field you pick and shows which job terms you used. This tool is made for people who are learning English: it also fixes your wording and tells you what to change in your answer.

Can I use it if English is not my first language?

That is who it is made for. Dana speaks clear English, every question has a simple and a fuller model answer, and the fixes are about phrasing you can use in a real interview. The checks look at your words, not your accent.

How long is the mock interview?

About ten minutes: six questions, with one or two minutes for each answer.

Is my voice recorded?

Slova does not record or keep your voice. Your browser turns your speech into text: Chrome and Edge send the audio to their maker's speech service for that, and Safari uses Apple's. The checks on your answers run in your browser, and you can always type instead of speaking.

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