Job Interview English with Hindi Explanations

Interviews can be stressful, and doing one in a second language adds pressure. Preparing common answers gives you a base to build on.

Common questions

Question	Hindi
Tell me about yourself.	अपने बारे में बताइए।
Why do you want this job?	आप यह नौकरी क्यों करना चाहते हैं?
What are your strengths?	आपकी ताकतें क्या हैं?
What is your weakness?	आपकी कमज़ोरी क्या है?
Where do you see yourself in five years?	आप पाँच साल में खुद को कहाँ देखते हैं?
Why should we hire you?	हम आपको क्यों चुनें?

Useful vocabulary

English	Hindi
interview	साक्षात्कार
resume / CV	बायोडाटा, रिज़्यूमे
experience	अनुभव
qualification	योग्यता
salary	वेतन
skill	कौशल
team	दल, टीम
responsibility	ज़िम्मेदारी

Model structure for "Tell me about yourself"

1. Who you are: My name is Priya and I recently completed my B.Com.
2. Your experience or education: I did an internship in accounts.
3. Your strengths: I am careful with numbers and good at teamwork.
4. Why this job: I would like to grow in a finance role.

Useful phrases

• Thank you for the opportunity. — अवसर के लिए धन्यवाद।
• I am a quick learner. — मैं जल्दी सीखता हूँ।
• I work well in a team. — मैं टीम में अच्छा काम करता हूँ।
• Could you please repeat the question? — क्या आप कृपया प्रश्न दोहरा सकते हैं?
• I would like to learn more about the role. — मैं इस भूमिका के बारे में और जानना चाहता हूँ।

Body language and tone

• Greet politely and smile.
• Speak slowly and clearly.
• Be honest; don't memorise long answers word for word.
• It is fine to ask for a moment to think.

Preparing with a dictionary

1. Write your answers in simple English.
2. Check words you're unsure of.
3. Practise aloud with a friend.

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