{"id":4579,"date":"2026-06-15T16:56:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T14:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturallyenglish.nl\/?p=4579"},"modified":"2026-06-15T16:56:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T14:56:26","slug":"common-mistakes-in-english-job-interviews-and-how-to-avoid-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturallyenglish.nl\/fr\/business\/common-mistakes-in-english-job-interviews-and-how-to-avoid-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Mistakes in English Job Interviews (And How to Avoid Them)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"background-color:#f5f7fa; padding:12px 18px; border-left:4px solid #1e73be; margin-bottom:20px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px;\">\n    Cet article est r\u00e9dig\u00e9 en anglais afin de soutenir votre apprentissage.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/naturallyenglish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/interview3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturallyenglish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/interview3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturallyenglish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/interview3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturallyenglish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/interview3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturallyenglish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/interview3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/naturallyenglish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/interview3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/naturallyenglish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/interview3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/naturallyenglish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/interview3-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When people prepare for an interview in English, they usually focus on themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They practise answers.<br>They improve vocabulary.<br>They try to sound more fluent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That makes sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But interviews are not one\u2011sided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are a <strong>shared interaction<\/strong> between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>someone trying to present themselves clearly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and someone trying to interpret what they hear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And when English is not the first language for one or both people, that interaction becomes more complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the issues that arise in English interviews are not simply \u201cmistakes\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are <strong>mismatches between intention and interpretation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some of the most common ones, and what actually makes the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake 1: Trying to sound more advanced than necessary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the candidate side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>using complex vocabulary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>building long sentences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>trying to sound impressive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From the interviewer side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>struggling to follow the message<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>focusing more on language than content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes a difference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by identifying the one thing you want the interviewer to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then build your answer around that using clear, direct language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple structure works well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>one clear statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>followed by one example<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIn my previous role, I was responsible for\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Most interviewers are not looking for advanced English.<br>They are looking for clarity and understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake 2: Overthinking while speaking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the candidate side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>checking grammar mid\u2011sentence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>searching for the \u201cperfect\u201d word<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>adjusting while speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From the interviewer side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>hearing hesitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>interpreting pauses as uncertainty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes a difference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your focus on completing the idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A useful approach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>start your answer clearly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>finish your first sentence fully<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>then build from there<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice a mistake, don\u2019t stop and restart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue, and adjust later if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Confidence in interviews is heard through <strong>flow<\/strong>, not perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake 3: Translating instead of communicating<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the candidate side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>thinking in your own language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>translating full sentences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From the interviewer side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>hearing unnatural phrasing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>missing the key point<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes a difference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Think in <strong>key points, not sentences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before speaking, identify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the main idea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>one supporting example<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then build your answer step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This reduces pressure and makes your communication more natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake 4: Unclear entry into answers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the candidate side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>hesitating at the start<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>taking too long to \u201cget into\u201d the answer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From the interviewer side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>struggling to understand the main point<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>losing focus early<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes a difference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Practise how you <strong>start<\/strong> your answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a simple opening:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>direct statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>followed by explanation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cOne example of this would be\u2026\u201d<br>\u201cIn my previous role, I focused on\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>A clear start creates immediate structure and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake 5: Avoiding pauses completely<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the candidate side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>rushing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>filling every silence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From the interviewer side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>receiving less structured answers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>finding it harder to follow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes a difference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow short pauses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before answering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>take a breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>organise your first sentence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A pause signals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>structure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rushing often creates more confusion than silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake 6: Focusing too much on correctness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the candidate side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>worrying about grammar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>constantly self\u2011monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From the interviewer side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>still understanding the message<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>but sensing less confidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes a difference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shift your focus to clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIs my message clear?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>instead of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIs my English perfect?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Small mistakes rarely matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unclear communication does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake 7: Losing structure in an English job interview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the candidate side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>answers become less organised<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>key points get lost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From the interviewer side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>difficulty understanding experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduced confidence in the candidate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes a difference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare a simple structure, not full answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A reliable format:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Situation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Task<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Result<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is often referred to as the <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2025\/02\/use-the-star-interview-method-to-land-your-next-job\" title=\"\">STAR<\/a> method (Situation, Task, Action, Result), and it helps you organise your answer in a way that is easy to follow. You don\u2019t need to use it perfectly, but having a structure like this in mind makes a noticeable difference under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake 8: Not practising out loud<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the candidate side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>answers stay in your head<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>speaking feels unfamiliar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From the interviewer side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>hearing hesitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>noticing lack of rhythm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes a difference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Say your answers out loud at least once. You can also record yourself and listen back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing your own answers is often the quickest way to notice where things feel less clear than you expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It allows you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; hear how your message actually comes across&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; adjust your phrasing and flow&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; build confidence in real-time speaking&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking \u2260 speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake 9: Misinterpreting the other person<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This happens on both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the candidate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>over\u2011analysing reactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>assuming negative judgement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From the interviewer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>misreading hesitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>misinterpreting careful language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/naturallyenglish.nl\/fr\/business\/interviewing-in-english-when-confidence-gets-lost-in-translation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Interview blog pt1\">https:\/\/naturallyenglish.nl\/business\/interviewing-in-english-when-confidence-gets-lost-in-translation\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/naturallyenglish.nl\/fr\/business\/interviewing-in-english-confidence-when-cultures-and-expectations-differ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/naturallyenglish.nl\/business\/interviewing-in-english-confidence-when-cultures-and-expectations-differ\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes a difference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Accept that interpretation is not always accurate in the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the interviewer pauses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>they may be thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>taking notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or preparing the next question<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay focused on your message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more stable your delivery, the easier it is to interpret correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake 10: Treating English as the main problem<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the candidate side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>believing language is the issue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>trying to \u201cfix English\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From the interviewer side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>linking confidence directly to ability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes a difference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reframe the situation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This is a communication challenge under pressure, not a language deficiency.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clarity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not on becoming suddenly more fluent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A practical note<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are exactly the patterns I see in professionals who already use English at work, but notice that interviews are where things become more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is rarely about learning more English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is about understanding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>how communication changes under pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how your answers are interpreted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and how to manage that interaction more effectively<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>English job interviews are not just about language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are about <strong>two people trying to understand each other clearly in a shared, but not always neutral, language<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most mistakes are not errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are misunderstandings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And once you begin to recognise both sides of the interaction, preparation becomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>more focused<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>more realistic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and far more effective<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You are not trying to sound perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are trying to <strong>come across as yourself, clearly and confidently<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you again for reading<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until next time, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuart<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Common mistakes in English job interviews and how to avoid them. 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