Se o chamaram para uma entrevista, a sua candidatura já foi bem-sucedida. Por isso, deve agora investir em preparar-se para a próxima fase. Se vai realizar uma entrevista em língua inglesa e não domina totalmente o idioma, apresentamos-lhe algumas dicas e as 10 perguntas e respostas para entrevista em inglês, que irão, com certeza, ajudá-lo.
Perguntas e respostas para entrevista em inglês: as essenciais
Prepare-se para conhecer, tentar responder e simular as perguntas e respostas para entrevista em inglês que listamos abaixo. Mas, primeiro, comecemos pelo início.
Cumprimento e apresentação iniciais
- Good morning! What’s your name? How are you today? Did you have any trouble finding us?
Cenários de resposta:
- Good morning! I’m (Sara Santos) and I’m feeling great!/I’m fine. Thank you, and you?
A entrevista iniciará, eventualmente, com alguns das seguintes itens e perguntas, para os quais propomos alguns cenários de resposta em inglês.
1. Tell me about yourself (informações pessoais)
Este é um dos tópicos mais frequentes em entrevistas. Prepare uma resposta curta, mas que não pareça demasiado ensaiada e mecânica. Tente limitá-la a questões relacionadas com trabalho (o que já fez, conquistou, etc., especialmente situações relacionadas com a vaga a que se candidatou), exceto se for orientado noutro sentido.
Se for algo mais sobre personalidade e características pessoais:
- How would you describe yourself as a person?
Cenários de resposta:
- My name is…, I’m… years old and I am an (Engineer);
- I live in…;
- I’m a very organized person;
- I studied at… college, where I gained my first level… (marketing) diploma;
- I’m efficient and highly organized. This enables me to be as productive as possible on the job;
- I’m a creative thinker. I like to explore alternative solutions to problems and have an open mind about what will work best;
- I pay attention to all the details and like to be sure that everything is just right;
- I enjoy solving problems, troubleshooting issues, and coming up with solutions;
- I’ve been working as a… at a… (small Portuguese company) for… (3) years and my duties included… and preparing…;
- I have always been interested in… which was why I chose to follow this career path.
2. Professional experience (experiência profissional)
- Now, tell me about your professional experience.
- What type of position are you looking for?
- Are you interested in a full-time or part-time position?
Cenários de resposta:
- I started my career two years ago as a…;
- I was responsible for…;
- I grew in the company and was promoted to…, being responsible for… service development;
- Now I’m looking for new opportunities;
- I’m interested in an entry level (beginning) position;
- I’m looking for a position in which I can use my experience;
- I would like any position for which I ‘m qualified;
- I am more interested in a full-time position. However, I would also consider a part-time position.
3. Strengths (pontos fortes ou qualidades)
- What is your greatest strength?
- What are your best qualities as a professional?
Cenários de resposta:
- I’m very proactive and motivated;
- My determination helps me achieve great results;
- I can work long hours if necessary in important projects;
- I have the ability to prioritize;
- I have problem-solving skills;
- I’m able to work under pressure;
- I’m able to focus on projects;
- I have professional expertise;
- I have leadership skills;
- I have a positive attitude;
- I work well under pressure;
- I am an excellent communicator;
- People trust me and come to me for advice;
- My time management skills are excellent;
- I’m organized and efficient;
- I am proud of my writing skills and believe that they will make me a better…;
- I am able to communicate complicated topics to different audiences;
- I like to work with other people.
4. Weaknesses (pontos fracos ou fraquezas)
- What is/are your greatest weakness(es)?
Cenários de resposta:
- I sometimes am slower in completing my tasks because I really want to check all details before delivering them;
- I am not afraid of criticism and always try to improve;
- When I’m working on a project, I don’t want just to meet deadlines. Rather, I prefer to complete the project well ahead of schedule;
- Being organized wasn’t my strongest point, but I implemented a time management system that really helped my organization skills.
5. What do you know about this organization? / Why do you want to work for us?
Cenários de resposta:
- After following your firm’s progress for the last 3 years, I am convinced that you are becoming one of the market leaders and I would like to be part of the team;
- I am impressed by the quality of your products;
- I would like to work for a company that:
- …is fair and open with its employees;
- …is growing;
- …offers opportunities;
- …offers training to do my job better.
6. Why should we hire you?
Cenários de resposta:
- You should hire me because I’m not only qualified for this job due to my experiences, but also because of the positive attitudes that I have towards the tasks given to me;
- I am very motivated to do this job – it’s my dream;
- If you hire me, I will do my best to exceed your highest expectations;
- You should hire me because I have the ability to develop my skills;
- I can handle myself and my responsibilities;
- I meet deadlines;
- I deliver on what I promised;
- I know I can do this job and succeed;
- I think I should be hired because I’m a hardworking, well-organized and responsible.
7. Why did you move to this country?
Cenários de resposta:
- I always wanted to settle here, and am now doing so;
- I moved here for the employment opportunities.
8. What are you looking for in a job? What motivates you?
Cenários de resposta:
- A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute to…;
- Challenge, achievement, recognition, etc.
9. When can you begin?
Cenários de resposta:
- Immediately;
- In two weeks;
- Next month.
10. Do you have any questions for me?
Cenários de resposta:
- How soon will I be able to be productive?
- What type of projects will I be able to assist on?
Dicas para preparação da entrevista
1. Reveja as informações que colocou no seu CV e, se necessário, atualize-o. Ao fazê-lo, estará também a aumentar o seu vocabulário em inglês;
2. Recolha informações sobre a empresa em que vai ser entrevistado, reúna as razões para lá querer trabalhar;
3. Se for o caso, reveja igualmente o anúncio publicado pela empresa e os requisitos para a função, e prepare-se;
4. Seja pontual;
5. Vista-se de forma adequada;
6. Concentre-se. Foco nos objetivos e respostas;
7. Pense nas possíveis perguntas e respostas e simule, treine o que responderia em cada um dos tópicos que apresentamos;
8. Na Internet, pode encontrar vídeos com simulações de entrevistas, visione-as e tente perceber o conteúdo, as perguntas que são feitas, a pronúncia, etc.
Perceber o que lhe é perguntado será determinante para o sucesso das suas respostas e da entrevista. Não se esqueça que quanto mais treinar, mais exemplos ouvir e ler, mais confiante se sentirá!
Good luck!