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German for job interviews – HearSay German B1
Master German job interviews with practical listening and speaking practice on the go. Prepare for your career in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.
Lessons Small talk and register Start the interview smoothly with appropriate small talk and master the formal 'Sie' vs. informal 'du'.
Vocabulary das Vorstellungsgespräch (job interview) die Anreise (journey/arrival) das Wetter (weather) das Eis brechen (to break the ice) duzen (to address with 'du') siezen (to address with 'Sie') die Atmosphäre (atmosphere) Objectives Engage in professional small talk Navigate formal and informal register Presenting your CV Walk through your Lebenslauf out loud and highlight your professional background.
Vocabulary der Lebenslauf (resume/CV) die Berufserfahrung (professional experience) die Qualifikation (qualification) die Sprachkenntnisse (language skills) der Abschluss (degree/graduation) prägnant (concise) strukturieren (to structure) die Station (stage/position) Objectives Present your professional history Describe your qualifications clearly Tell me about yourself Answer the classic opening question and explain why you want to work for the company.
Vocabulary sich vorstellen (to introduce oneself) die Motivation (motivation) der Bereich (field/area) die Stellenanzeige (job advertisement) wechseln (to change) sich bewerben (to apply) das Unternehmen (company) Objectives Introduce yourself professionally Express your motivation for the role Strengths and weaknesses Navigate questions about your personal attributes and self-assessment with confidence.
Vocabulary die Stärke (strength) die Schwäche (weakness) die Selbsteinschätzung (self-assessment) teamfähig (team-oriented) belastbar (resilient) ungeduldig (impatient) zielstrebig (determined) verbessern (to improve) Objectives Describe your professional strengths Discuss your weaknesses constructively Salary and work permits Discuss your salary expectations and answer questions about your visa and work permit.
Vocabulary die Gehaltsvorstellung (salary expectation) das Bruttojahresgehalt (gross annual salary) verhandeln (to negotiate) der Aufenthaltstitel (residence permit) die Arbeitserlaubnis (work permit) die Einwanderung (immigration) gültig (valid) beantragen (to apply for) Objectives State your salary expectations Discuss your work permit status Role-play: Healthcare and Engineering Practice industry-specific interview scenarios for nursing and technical engineering roles.
Vocabulary das Gesundheitswesen (healthcare) die Pflege (nursing/care) die Sorgfalt (diligence) die Schichtarbeit (shift work) das Ingenieurwesen (engineering) die Lösung (solution) die Software (software) technisch (technical) Objectives Highlight caregiving skills Emphasize technical problem-solving Role-play: Office roles and closing Master interviews for office positions and learn how to formally conclude the conversation.
Vocabulary das Büro (office) die Organisation (organization) die EDV-Kenntnisse (IT skills) kommunikativ (communicative) die Rückfrage (query/follow-up question) der nächste Schritt (the next step) sich bedanken (to thank) die Rückmeldung (feedback/reply) Objectives Showcase organizational skills Ask questions and close the interview 