What should you do next after the employer calls to set up an appointment because you applied for a job? Even in your native tongue, a job interview can be extremely stressful, let alone in English. The preparation for an English conversation will take more time, but it is not impossible.

All of us find job interviews quite stressful, especially if they are conducted in a language other than our own. There is also the added pressure of having to consider grammar, vocabulary, phrases, and all the other components of a language.

For any employer, the job interview is the most crucial step, so it should be taken seriously. The purpose of the interview is to determine which candidates, out of all the applicants, best meet the needs of the employer. The interviewer will learn information from your answers to a series of questions that will help him decide whether you are the best person for the job or not.

It is crucial to increase your chances of making a good first impression because numerous studies have shown that people form an opinion of us within the first 7-9 seconds of meeting us. Your appearance, behavior, and voice all contribute to the first impression, so it's critical that you arrive at the job interview looking presentable and well-groomed and sounding upbeat, assured, and clear.

Seven communication mistakes made by foreign job applicants during job interviews were identified by voice-based AI. The findings are based on a thorough examination of more than 100,000 interactions between non-native job applicants and lifelike AI robots.

The findings showed:

When responding to formulaic interview questions like "Tell us about yourself," 73% of users reveal far too much personal information. The question is often vaguely understood by non-native English speakers, who then talk to the interviewer about their home country, their pets, or their interests.

60% of users respond to HR questions with a single word. For instance, many non-native speakers simply answer yes or no to inquiries like "Do you have experience managing projects?" or "Do you know anything about our company?" without going into further detail or providing pertinent background information.

When describing a project or previous job, for instance, 54% of users mix up different English tenses, confusing the interviewer about the timeline, accomplishments, and process.

In 64% of responses, users mix several topics and ideas in excessively long run-on sentences. An applicant might, for instance, begin their response with something like, "I was doing this [...] and I've been thinking that [...] and I was going to..." before moving on. As a result, the interviewer might find it challenging to understand their line of reasoning or determine which details are crucial.

The culture of small talk that is typically a part of a U.S. job interview is unfamiliar to 71% of users. Many Americans have the impression that they are socially awkward because they do not engage the interviewers on their own and are typically too embarrassed to continue a conversation if others start it.

66% of users mispronounce common words relating to careers and the workplace. The most frequent mistakes are "carrier" instead of "career" and "customer" instead of "customer."

88% of users simply worry about their English, which causes them to experience performance anxiety and have trouble speaking. They overthink their responses, pause too long between them, and sometimes even rewrite them several times. Sometimes, when people are nervous, they will respond with very brief sentences to avoid making grammatical or pronunciation errors.

The language learning app Praktika.AI conducted the study. The remedy enables non-native speakers to simulate actual circumstances like job interviews. The app is currently available in Brazil, and over the next few years, it plans to expand to other developing markets in Latin America and the Middle East.

According to Adam Turaev, co-founder of the app, "Some recruiters in Brazil ask similar questions twice because people are just too nervous to communicate in English and perform better after a "warmup." Non-native speakers can prepare for their job interviews in advance using our solution. We conducted the research to aid our students in learning more effectively and to discover global opportunities. Since most linguistic errors can be easily fixed by practicing with AI robots, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our technology and educational experience.

How can one increase their chances of finding work?

Before going to the interview, research your qualifications so you are ready to present yourself in the best light. This is your opportunity to persuade them that you are the best person for the job. Consider the questions you might be asked and the appropriate response. Use words that will help you stand out from the competition, such as "customer-oriented," "can-do," "team player," "eager to learn," and similar expressions. It is still preferable to simplify if you are unsure of your ability to use these words correctly in their intended context. Additionally, it is crucial that you prepare for that conversation, which you can do by acting out some scenarios that you might encounter. Hence, a few acceptable phrases that you are aware of In a similar vein, you will get ready by researching the interview questions you can anticipate being asked.

Through company blogs and social media profiles, you might be able to gain some insight into corporate culture, but to really expand on it, try looking for information from outside sources. See if there are any online interviews with company -executives. Depending on the company, you might be able to learn absolutely everything at times and nothing else. This will demonstrate your interest in working for the organization and your clear understanding of what you want. It is also beneficial to be aware of the competition. Follow the same procedures you used to research the company you are interviewing for, but only pay attention to the information that is pertinent to your interview. Consider the big picture rather than the specifics of a particular project.