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Declining a job offer
I’m calling as ... / 1 just wanted to let you know t h a t ...
Thank you for giving me the chance to talk a b o u t ...
I have been offered a job elsewhere, which I have accepted.
I have decided to accept a position elsewhere.
I wanted to say that I really enjoyed meeting you.
I am writing to withdraw from consideration for the position.
I was very impressed by ...
Thank you again for your time and consideration.
Appendix 1 Useful language
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Common interview
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APPENDIX
50 common interview questions
1 Why did you choose to study your degree subject?
2 W hat did you most/least enjoy about your time at university?
3 W hat skills did you develop at university?
4 W hat was the most challenging aspect of your degree course?
5 How will your degree help you in this position?
6 Tell us something about yourself.
7 W hat do you like doing in your spare tim e?
8 Why do you want this job?
9 Why should we hire you?
10 What can you bring to this position?
11 W hat do you consider to be the key skills necessary for this position?
1 2 W hat will you do if you don’t get this job?
13 W hat are your strengths/weaknesses?
14 W hat is your biggest achievement?
1 5 What do you know about our company?
16 W hat attracted you to our company?
17 W hat do you think of our website?
18 Who would you consider to be our main competitors?
19 W hat trends are likely to affect our industry over the next few years?
20 How do you typically approach new projects?
21 Describe your management style.
22 What sorts of things do you like to delegate?
23 W hat qualities do you look for in a manager?
24 How do you handle stress?
25 Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.
26 In what environment do you work best?
27 W hat motivates you in terms of work?
28 W hat interests you most/least in your current work?
29 W hat would you change about your current job if you could?
30 Why are you considering leaving your current job?
31 Why did you leave your last job?
32 W hat are you looking for in a job?
33 W hat do you think will be the most challenging aspect of this role?
34 W hat kinds of decisions do you find difficult to make?
35 Tell us
about a time when you demonstrated good customer service / leadership skills etc.
36 Tell us
about a time when you have been innovative at work.
37 Tell us
about a time you encountered a problem and how you resolved it.
38 Tell us
about a time when you had to make a difficult decision.
39 Tell us
about a time when you successfully managed a difficult situation at work.
40 Describe a situation in which you took a risk. W hat were the results?
41 How do you work in a team ?
42 How would your colleagues describe you?
43 How would your manager describe your work?
44 When were you happiest at work?
45 You seem not to have too much experience in X. Do you think this would be a problem?
46 Do you think you are overqualified for this position?
47 How have you changed over the last five years?
48 Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?
49 How do you hope to develop your career further?
50 Do you have any questions you would like to ask us?
Appendix 2 Common interview questions
Model cover
Baldrick College
Swinton
SW 4 8BT
natalie.laurent@bc.ac.uk
1 December 2008
Hillier and Thompson
45 Strand
London WC2 8LK
Dear Ms Ainsley,
I am writing to apply for the position of junior consultant at Hillier and Thompson advertised in
The Independent. Having read the job description, I believe that my excellent academic record,
professional experience and interpersonal skills make me a strong candidate for the position.
As a postgraduate student studying International Relations at Warsaw University, I am currently
completing my MA dissertation. Prior to this I spent nine months gaining practical experience in
European Public Affairs, during a paid traineeship at CLAN Public Affairs in Brussels. My primary
role at CLAN was to monitor developments in the energy sector at the European Commission,
and to prioritise and communicate this information in a clear and concise manner, in line with
individual client needs. Whilst in Brussels I used my strong interpersonal skills to establish a wide
network of contacts. This network, combined with my research and analytical skills, enabled me
to identify the information our clients required rapidly and effectively. My efficiency in this role, as
well as my ability to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, lead to my promotion to
team leader after only three months.
As you will see from my CV, I obtained a competitive scholarship to complete my first degree at
North-eastern Illinois University, Chicago. My experiences of studying in America and working in
Belgium have taught me how to live and work in diverse and challenging environments. This has
helped me to work more effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
I am now looking for a position in which I can use and continue developing my professional
skills. I am confident I could bring a great deal to the junior consultant position at Hillier and
Thompson. Your advertisement states that the position will require close collaboration with
the Central European Office in Milan, which will involve frequent trips to Italy. Having spent
many previous holidays in Italy, I know the country and culture well. I have managed to acquire
good conversational Italian and am currently taking evening classes to improve my language
proficiency in this area. I also have fluent French following my work experience in Brussels.
Should you have any queries regarding my application, or require any further information,
please do not hesitate to contact me. I would like to thank you in advance for your time and
consideration.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Ms Natalie Laurent
Appendix 3 Model cover letter
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