Ace Your Job Interview in Spanish: Key Phrases and Vocabulary

Here are some key Spanish phrases and vocabulary useful for job interviews:

Common Spanish Interview Phrases

• ¿Puede hablarme de usted? - Can you tell me about yourself?
• ¿Cuáles son sus fortalezas y debilidades? - What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• ¿Por qué quiere trabajar aquí? - Why do you want to work here?
• ¿Dónde se ve en cinco años? - Where do you see yourself in five years?
• ¿Cómo maneja la presión o situaciones difíciles? - How do you handle pressure or difficult situations?
• ¿Tiene experiencia en este campo? - Do you have experience in this field?
• ¿Por qué deberíamos contratarle? - Why should we hire you?
• Cuénteme sobre un desafío o conflicto que haya enfrentado y cómo lo resolvió. - Tell me about a challenge or conflict you faced and how you resolved it.
• ¿Está dispuesto a viajar o a trasladarse? - Are you willing to travel or relocate?
• ¿Tiene alguna pregunta para nosotros? - Do you have any questions for us?

Useful Vocabulary

• entrevista de trabajo - job interview
• currículum vitae (CV) / hoja de vida - résumé
• experiencia laboral - work experience
• habilidades - skills
• referencias - references
• jornada laboral - working hours
• salario - salary
• puesto de trabajo - job position
• contrato - contract
• empleador / jefe - employer / boss
• empleado - employee
• capacitación - training

These phrases and terms can help prepare for common questions and topics discussed during Spanish job interviews. If needed, practice responding to these in Spanish to ensure clear and confident communication.

Would you like example answers or additional specialized vocabulary based on a particular industry?

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