Introduction 

Job interviews can be stressful and they become even more changing when there is a language period between the interviewer and the candidate. If someone is not fluent in the language of the interview then they can struggle to express the thoughts clearly, but with the right preparation and strategies people can overcome this challenge and then perform well in the interview by adopting the right tricks.

This article will discuss in detail some practical tips which can help to succeed in an interview despite having the language barrier.

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Preparation of the interview 

Preparation is the key to overcome any language difficulties that may be faced in the interview. It is important to take the following steps before the interview in order to succeed.

1.Researching common interview questions 

Many interviews follow a similar pattern by preparing in advance for the common questions can help to be more confident. Some common interview questions can be can you tell me about yourself what do you want this job for and what are your strengths and weaknesses. Another common question is where do you see yourself in 5 years, write down your answers and also practice saying them out loud.

2. Learning job specific vocabulary 

There is every job and their own terms of phrases and words related to the jobs. Try to learn the words that are commonly used in your field to overcome the language barrier. Will also help you to understand the question clearly and give the answer according to what is being asked. For example if someone has a plan for a customer service job then they can learn words related to customer satisfaction, problem solving, communication and customer support.

There is no need to use Complex words or complex sentences. Candidates can keep their answers short and simple in order to avoid mistakes. For example, candidates can simply say that I am good at solving customer problems quickly instead of saying that I am extremely proficient in resolving matters related to customer complaints in an efficient manner.

3. Practicing with a friend 

If it is possible then try to practice a mock interview with a friend or mentor who speaks the language well to have fluency in the interview. They can try to correct your mistakes and will also help you to gain confidence and correct the pronunciation. 

Improve the listening skills

It is important to understand the interview question just like it is important to give the correct answer. Some ways to improve the listening skills are

1.Watching and listening to narrative speakers

In order to improve their listening skills candidates can focus on watching videos, listening to podcasts or following the interviews in the language that they are learning. It will help them to get used to different speech patterns and also different accents which can help them in their interview to overcome the language period full stop.

Some common interview questions can be can you tell me about yourself what do you want this job for and what are your strengths and weaknesses. Another common question is where do you see yourself in 5 years, write down your answers and also practice saying them out loud.

If someone doesn’t understand a question in the interview then there is no need to be afraid in order to ask the interviewer to repeat or rest the question. Candidates can ask like I am sorry but could you please repeat the question or could you please say something in a different way that I can understand clearly. There are many interviews that appreciate the efforts to understand the question properly so it is important to be clear about anything you don’t understand in the interview. 

2. Focusing on key words

If someone does not understand every word in a sentence then they can focus on the keywords like in the interview where they are asking that you can describe a time when you solve a difficult problem and how you solve it. Candidates can pick out some words to describe the problem and to get the main idea in order to ask the questions properly and to answer them accordingly.

Improving the speaking skills

• It is important to speak clearly and confidently in the interview. In order to improve speaking skills it is important to speak slowly. If someone is nervous then they can speak too fast but it is important to slow down and pronounce each word clearly so that the interviewer can understand you better. There is no need to use Complex words or complex sentences. Candidates can keep their answers short and simple in order to avoid mistakes. For example, candidates can simply say that I am good at solving customer problems quickly instead of saying that I am extremely proficient in resolving matters related to customer complaints in an efficient manner.
• It is completely okay to take your time in before answering any question. In order to make the conversation longer, candidates can say phrases like that is a great question but let me think about it for a minute or I would like to take a moment in order to organise my thoughts to answer the question completely. This will give them the time to structure the answer completely and properly. 

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Using nonverbal communication

• Candidates can also prepare for nonverbal communication beforehand for the interview just like they prepare for any normal question answers for the interview. 
• Candidates can practice in front of a mirror by answering questions and observing their special expressions, eye contact and hand gestures to be prepared beforehand.
• They can also record themselves on a phone or a camera to do a mock interview. Then they can watch the recording to see if they need to improve their posture, voices or gestures.
• They can ask a friend or a mentor to conduct a more interview and they can give them feedback on your nonverbal cues. 
• Also dressing appropriately is also important so make sure to have clean and well put clothes that can match the company culture. 

Conclusion 

Some common interview questions can be can you tell me about yourself what do you want this job for and what are your strengths and weaknesses. Another common question is where do you see yourself in 5 years, write down your answers and also practice saying them out loud.There is every job and their own terms of phrases and words related to the jobs. Try to learn the words that are commonly used in your field to overcome the language barrier.

Will also help you to understand the question clearly and give the answer according to what is being asked. For example if someone has a plan for a customer service job then they can learn words related to customer satisfaction, problem solving, communication and customer support. If someone is nervous then they can speak too fast but it is important to slow down and pronounce each word clearly so that the interviewer can understand you better.

There is no need to use Complex words or complex sentences. Candidates can keep their answers short and simple in order to avoid mistakes. For example, candidates can simply say that I am good at solving customer problems quickly instead of saying that I am extremely proficient in resolving matters related to customer complaints in an efficient manner.

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