Spanish Vocabulary for a Job Interview

Here are some phrases and vocabulary you might find helpful when preparing for a job interview in Spanish:

Introduction:

• "Buenos días/tardes, mi nombre es [Tu Nombre]. Estoy encantado/a de estar aquí para la entrevista." (Good morning/afternoon, my name is [Your Name]. I am delighted to be here for the interview.)

Self-Introduction:

• "Permítame presentarme. Soy [Tu Nombre], y me postulé para el puesto de [Nombre del Puesto]." (Allow me to introduce myself. I am [Your Name], and I applied for the [Position Name] position.)

Talking About Your Experience:

• "Tengo experiencia en [Área relevante] y he trabajado en [Empresas anteriores] como [Tu rol] durante [Duración]." (I have experience in [Relevant Area] and have worked at [Previous Companies] as a [Your role] for [Duration].)

Skills and Strengths:

• "Una de mis fortalezas es mi habilidad para [Habilidad relevante] y mi capacidad para [Otra habilidad]." (One of my strengths is my ability to [Relevant Skill], and my capacity to [Another Skill].)

Why You're Interested:

• "Estoy entusiasmado/a por la oportunidad de trabajar en [Nombre de la Empresa] debido a [Razón específica]." (I am excited about the opportunity to work at [Company Name] because of [Specific Reason].)

Questions for the Interviewer:

• "¿Cuál es la cultura de trabajo en esta empresa?" (What is the work culture like in this company?)

• "¿Cómo se espera que contribuya al éxito de su equipo?" (How do you expect me to contribute to the success of your team?)

• "¿Cuáles son los próximos pasos en el proceso de selección?" (What are the next steps in the selection process?)

Closing the Interview:

• "Agradezco mucho su tiempo y la oportunidad de ser considerado/a para este puesto." (I greatly appreciate your time and the opportunity to be considered for this position.)

• "Espero tener la oportunidad de trabajar juntos en el futuro." (I hope to have the opportunity to work together in the future.)

Thanking the Interviewer:

• "Gracias nuevamente por la entrevista. Espero tener noticias suyas pronto." (Thank you again for the interview. I look forward to hearing from you soon.)

Remember to tailor your responses to the specific job and company you're interviewing with. Practice your responses to gain confidence and ensure that you can communicate effectively during the interview. Good luck!