Domina tu Próxima Entrevista en Inglés
Las entrevistas de trabajo en inglés pueden ser intimidantes, pero con la preparación correcta puedes destacar. Esta guía te dará las herramientas que necesitas.
Antes de la Entrevista
1. Investiga la empresa
2. Prepara tu "elevator pitch"
Un resumen de 30-60 segundos sobre ti mismo:
"I'm a [profession] with [X] years of experience in [industry]. I specialize in [skills] and I'm passionate about [what drives you]. I'm excited about this opportunity because [reason]."
3. Practica en voz alta
No solo leas - habla. Grábate y escúchate.
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Las 10 Preguntas Más Comunes
1. Tell me about yourself
No cuentes tu vida. Enfócate en tu carrera:
"I'm a marketing professional with 5 years of experience. Currently, I work at [company] where I manage digital campaigns. I'm looking for a new challenge where I can apply my skills in a larger organization."
2. Why do you want to work here?
Muestra que investigaste:
"I've been following [company] for a while, and I'm impressed by your commitment to innovation. Your recent project on [specific project] really caught my attention. I believe my experience in [skill] would be valuable here."
3. What are your strengths?
Sé específico con ejemplos:
"One of my key strengths is problem-solving. In my current role, I identified a bottleneck in our process that was costing the company time. I proposed a solution that reduced processing time by 30%."
4. What are your weaknesses?
Sé honesto pero estratégico:
"I used to struggle with delegating tasks because I wanted everything to be perfect. I've been working on this by trusting my team more and focusing on the bigger picture. It's still a work in progress, but I've seen significant improvement."
5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Muestra ambición realista:
"I see myself growing within the company, taking on more responsibilities. I'm particularly interested in [specific area] and would love to develop expertise in that field."
6. Why are you leaving your current job?
Mantente positivo:
"I've learned a lot in my current position, but I'm ready for new challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work on larger projects and develop skills that align with my career goals."
7. Tell me about a challenge you faced
Usa el método STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result):
"In my previous role, we had a client who was unhappy with our service (Situation). I was tasked with resolving the issue (Task). I scheduled a meeting to understand their concerns and proposed a new approach (Action). As a result, we not only retained the client but they increased their contract by 20% (Result)."
8. What salary are you expecting?
Investiga antes:
"Based on my research and experience, I'm looking for something in the range of [X to Y]. However, I'm open to discussing this based on the total compensation package."
9. Do you have any questions for us?
SIEMPRE ten preguntas:
10. When can you start?
Sé realista:
"I need to give two weeks notice at my current job, so I could start on [date]. However, I'm flexible if needed."
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Frases Útiles Durante la Entrevista
Para pedir clarificación:
Para ganar tiempo:
Para conectar:
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Errores Comunes a Evitar
1. Hablar demasiado rápido
Los nervios te hacen acelerar. Respira y habla con calma.
2. Respuestas de una palabra
"Yes" o "No" no son suficientes. Siempre elabora.
3. Criticar empleadores anteriores
Nunca hables mal de jefes o empresas anteriores.
4. No preparar preguntas
"No tengo preguntas" muestra falta de interés.
5. Disculparte por tu inglés
Si te invitaron a la entrevista, tu inglés es suficiente. No te disculpes.
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Cómo Prepararte con Nosotros
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