Interviewing and Networking in English

Ready to nail your next job interview and network effectively? Achieve your business English goals by learning to speak with confidence and use natural, native-like phrases. This course is specifically designed for English language learners who find interviewing and networking in a non-native language challenging. Overcome your speaking barriers and confidently communicate your skills and aspirations to land your dream job or build valuable business connections.

Course Overview:

This comprehensive Interviews and Networking course is structured into 5 engaging lesson modules.

• Interviews 1: Master the fundamentals of job interviews.
• Interviews 2: Prepare for advanced interview questions and strategies.
• How to Talk About Your Job: Build a strong foundation for successful networking.
• Networking 1: Learn essential networking skills to make a lasting impression.
• Networking 2: Refine your networking approach and build meaningful relationships.

What You'll Learn:

Interviews 1:

• Greetings: Confidently start your interview.
• Self-Introduction: Succinctly and effectively present yourself.
• Future Aspirations: Articulate your career goals.
• Strengths: Highlight your key skills and abilities.

Interviews 2:

• Weaknesses: Address weaknesses professionally and constructively.
• Past Experiences: Discuss your relevant work history.
• Practical Questions: Answer common interview questions with ease.
• Tough Questions: Develop strategies for handling challenging inquiries.
• Asking Questions: Impress the interviewer with thoughtful questions.
• Mindset Shift: Transform your approach to interviews for greater success.

How to Talk About Your Job (Foundation for Networking):

• Job Description: Clearly articulate your role and responsibilities.
• Answering Job-Related Questions: Understand and respond effectively to questions about your work.

Networking 1:

• Question Preparation: Craft insightful questions to ask others.
• Self-Introduction: Practice confidently introducing yourself.
• Name Recall: Improve your ability to remember names.
• Initiating Conversations: Learn how to start networking interactions.

Networking 2:

• Gatekeeper Strategies: Navigate networking environments effectively.
• Mindset Adjustment: Adopt a positive and proactive networking attitude.
• Common Question Answers: Prepare concise and impactful responses to frequently asked networking questions.

Each lesson module includes:

• Engaging Video: (6-12 minutes) – Visual learning for effective comprehension.
• Target Phrases: A dedicated page of essential phrases for each topic.
• Vocabulary Builder: Quizlet App integration for vocabulary reinforcement.
• Knowledge Check: Multiple-choice quizzes to assess understanding.
• Practical Exercises: Writing exercises to apply new skills.
• Reading Material: Supplementary reading for deeper understanding.
• Listening Practice: (1-3 exercises) – Improve your listening comprehension.
• Speaking Practice: Exercises to enhance your spoken English fluency.

Course Duration:

The Interviews and Networking Course is designed to take approximately 4-6 hours to complete, but the actual time will vary based on your learning pace. You can complete the course at your own speed – no need to follow a strict order!

Part of a Larger Program:

This Interviews and Networking Course is part of Fener English’s comprehensive Business English Course. Upon completion of all modules within the Business English Course, you will be eligible to receive a certificate. To qualify, you must complete all exercises.