11. How do you manage stress and pressure?

Arti: Bagaimana kamu mengatur stres dan tekanan?

Contoh jawaban:

My first step in managing stress is to try to circumvent it by keeping my work processes very
organized, and my attitude professional.

I also break down my projects into smaller tasks. I make a list of action items with reasonable
deadlines.

12. How do you prioritize work?

Arti: Bagaimana kamu memprioritaskan pekerjaan?

Contoh jawaban:

I always see work from two things: urgency and importance. From those consideration, I will always
start doing work that is urgent and important, then urgent, important, and work that is not in both.

I also equip my phone with the Trello app which has been helping me work for a while.

13. What is your greatest accomplishment?

Arti: Apa pencapaian terbesarmu?

Contoh jawaban:

In my last role, I managed all social media content. I noticed other brands were experimenting with
videos and getting great engagement.

So, I asked my boss if we could do a low-budget test. She agreed and I produced a video.

Then, we found that the conversions increased by 40%, which is a large number.

14. When were you most satisfied in your work?

Arti: Kapan kamu merasa paling puas dalam bekerja?

Contoh jawaban:

It’s when I completed my job properly, on time, and hit the target. When I see my boss, clients, or
company satisfied with my work, I’m also satisfied.

15. Where do you see yourself five years from now?

Arti: Bagaimana kamu melihat dirimu lima tahun ke depan?

Pastikan pertanyaan interview bahasa Inggris yang satu ini dan jawabannya relevan dengan
pekerjaan yang kamu lamar.

Contoh jawaban:
I’m really excited by this position at ABC Company because in five years, I’d like to be seen as
someone with deep expertise in product development, and I know that’s something that I’ll have an
opportunity to do here.

I’m also really excited to take on more managerial responsibilities in the next few years and
potentially even take the lead on some projects.

16. What is your dream job?

Arti: Apa pekerjaan impianmu?

Contoh jawaban:

I’ve been interested in the content industry. That, combined with my interest in traveling and foods,
is my dream job to be a travel writer that takes readers around the world with me.

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17. Why did you leave your previous job?
Arti: Mengapa kamu meninggalkan pekerjaan sebelumnya?

Kamu harus berhati-hati pada pertanyaan interview bahasa Inggris yang satu ini dan jawabannya.

Meski kamu memiliki alasan negatif tertentu yang berkaitan dengan perusahaan, berusahalah
menjawab senetral mungkin.

Jangan sampai kamu justru menjelek-jelekkan perusahaan sebelumnya, ya.

Contoh jawaban:

I was very fortunate to be hired by ABC Company. They taught me a lot about digital marketing, and
it’s been stimulating to work as a contributor to their creative teams.

However, I’m ready for the next step. Meanwhile, they already have a good digital marketing
manager. Then, I see myself can hit the ground running as your next digital marketing manager.

18. What kind of work environment do you like best?

Arti: Lingkungan kerja seperti apa yang paling kamu sukai?

Contoh jawaban:

I’ve really thrived in more collaborative environments.

I prefer a setting where everyone’s input is taken into consideration because I believe approaching
any project with a range of perspectives is better in the long run.

19. What do you like to do outside of work?

Arti: Apa yang suka kamu lakukan di luar bekerja?
Contoh jawaban:

I’m raising a family, so a lot of my time is focused on that.

I’m also using my commute time to learn foreign languages. Now, I’m learning Japanese.

20. How do you handle conflict at work?

Arti: Bagaimana kamu mengatasi konflik dalam pekerjaan?

Contoh jawaban:

Conflict is inevitable when a company works hard to get things done.

When it happens, I try to listen and understand others’ point of view. I try to make a discussion and
not be defensive.

I’m sure that we will find the best solution if we have the same purpose.

21. Tell me about a time you failed

Arti: Ceritakan tentang peristiwa kegagalanmu.

Dalam pertanyaan interview bahasa Inggris yang satu ini, kamu bisa menceritakan pengalamanmu
gagal.

Tak hanya itu, kamu bisa melengkapinya dengan pemahamanmu soal kegagalan dan bagaimana
caramu bangkit.

Contoh jawaban:

I once handled a startup company’s campaign project. I poured all my heart to the project.

But, there was a miscommunication between us. When I presented my draft, they didn’t like it.

They asked me to make a new draft. After we had a long discussion, I could finally make a project
that they liked a lot.”

22. What are your salary expectations?

Arti: Berapa gaji yang diharapkan?

Pertanyaan ini pasti ada dalam interview bahasa Inggris dan Indonesia. Kamu membutuhkan strategi
khusus dalam menjawabnya.

Contoh jawaban:

My salary expectation is between RpX – RpY, which is the average salary for a candidate with my
level of experience in this city.

However, we can discuss more about this.

23. Why should we hire you?

Arti: Mengapa kami harus merekrutmu?
Contoh jawaban:

My experience is almost perfectly aligned with the requirements you asked for in your job listing.

I have five years’ progressive experience in the accounting industry, advancing from my initial role as
a junior accountant to my previous position as a senior accountant.

I pride myself on my ability to prepare financial reports, perform account reconciliations, and also
build a reliable team. So, I will also do it in your company.

24. What makes you unique?

Arti: Apa yang membuatmu unik/berbeda?

Beri mereka alasan untuk memilihmu dibandingkan kandidat lainnya. Kuncinya adalah menjaga
jawabanmu tetap relevan dengan posisi yang kamu lamar.

Contoh jawaban:

I’m incredibly organized and live for my planner. As a result my old boss never had a missed message
or mistake in their schedule.
I started a career in editorial after transitioning from the health industry. Because I was in their
shoes, I know what career advice readers need.
25. What should I know that’s not on your resume?
Arti: Apa yang perlu saya (rekruter) ketahui di luar apa yang tertulis di resume-mu?

Contoh jawaban:

I’d like you to know [strength/anecdote]. This is important because [explanation of what it shows
about you]. I believe this will help me with [aspect of the job] because [something that connects
your answer back to the position].

26. Are you willing to relocate?

Arti: Apakah kamu bersedia untuk pindah (kota)?

Contoh jawaban:

I do love living in [current location] and would prefer to stay here. However, for the right
opportunity I’d be willing to consider relocating if necessary.
I’m very excited about this opportunity, however, due to [obligation] I am unable to relocate at this
time.
27. How do you plan to achieve your career goals?
Arti: Bagaimana caramu untuk mencapai tujuan kariermu?

Contoh jawaban:

My current goal is to earn the CPA license so that I’m fully certified and prepared to contribute in a
junior staff accounting job. My undergraduate degree is in finance and I completed an accounting
internship with XYZ Company last summer.
While I was there, I decided that each week I’d ask one person from a different team to coffee to
learn about their job and career path.

Not only did those conversations impress upon me the importance of getting my CPA as soon as
possible, they also helped me realize I was eager to pursue forensic accounting, which is why I’m so
excited about the opportunity to join this team.

In order to ensure I earn my CPA this year, I’ve enrolled in NASBA workshops, have created a study
schedule to keep myself on track, and will be taking my first trial test in three weeks. I plan on taking
the actual test within the next three to six months.

28. How do you like to be managed?

Arti: Tipe dan cara kerja manajer seperti apa yang kamu sukai?

Contoh jawaban:

The bosses I’ve worked best with in the past have set clear, concise, and realistic goals and
expectations.

I’m highly motivated by deadlines and being a part of not just my team’s success but the whole
company’s, so working with someone who takes both of these things seriously and ties them back to
everything they do allows me to perform at my best.

29. When can you start?

Arti: Kapan kamu bisa mulai bekerja?

Contoh jawaban:

While my ideal start date is [date], I do have some flexibility, and I’d be happy to figure out a date
that works with your timeline.
I have several projects to wrap up in my current role at [Company]. I plan to give them [number of
weeks] notice to make a smooth transition for my co-workers and will be happy to come onboard
with the team here after that time.
30. Do you have any questions?
Arti: Apa ada pertanyaan?

Jangan sepelekan pertanyaan interview bahasa Inggris yang satu ini.

Meski terlihat sepele, sebenarnya bertanya bisa menjadi tanda bahwa kamu benar-benar
memperhatikan dan tertarik dengan pekerjaan yang kamu lamar.

Contoh jawaban:

What would success look like in this role?

What are some of the challenges people typically face in this position?