How to prepare for a job interview in English?

If your dream has always been to be able to work for startups or companies abroad but unfortunately you feel insecure that you can succeed because you still need to improve your level of English, especially your ability to speak fluently, this is a very common problem, since most of us read and understand conversations or content we see online. This problem is very common, since the vast majority of Latinos read and understand the conversations or content we see on the internet, but taking it to a work environment is another level and especially when we have not had the opportunity to live in a country where the main language is English.

But today all that can change, if you follow this specialized 8-week plan we have designed to transform your spoken English level from intermediate to advanced. Whether you are preparing for a future job interview or planning to study an MBA program in an English-speaking country, this program offers you practical activities to incorporate into your daily routine without having to spend big budgets on academies or attend boring classes.

How can you become a fluent English speaker?

The real breakthrough comes when you learn to think in English. This cognitive process eliminates the need to constantly translate from your native language, allowing you to respond more naturally and quickly during conversations in English. This mental shift is critical to avoiding awkward pauses and projecting confidence during an interview. The key is to master introductory phrases and connectors that give you time to organize your ideas while maintaining conversational flow, an essential skill for making a good first impression.

Calendar of activities - 8 intensive weeks

Next, we recommend that you take notes of the activities that capture your attention so that you can create your own personalized schedule in Notion or any other digital or physical notebook you use. Remember that consistency will be your best ally during this language transformation process.

Week 1: Digital Immersion

• Set all your electronic devices (phone, laptop, tv, etc) to English to challenge yourself to learn new words.
• Subscribe to Blinkist and build a personalized library of books for reading or listening.
• Use Notion to create a documentation system where you can log specialized vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.

Week 02: Professional Context

• Use Favikon to find key thought leaders in your industry who communicate in English.
• Watch “Day in the life of a [your profession]” content to get familiar with job-specific vocabulary.
• Continue expanding your Notion vocabulary bank with technical terms relevant to your field.

Week 3: Expand Your Formal & Informal Vocabulary

• Add English news channels like CNBC, Sky News, or BBC News to your daily routine.
• Learn strategic phrases to initiate and maintain formal conversations.
• Study informal interviews to absorb natural, conversational tones (we recommend TikTok: Suleyman Dolaev).

Week 4: Take Advantage of AI Tools for Personalized Training

• Practice mock interviews with a friend or AI platforms like MyWorkin to simulate real scenarios.
• Research deeply into the culture, mission, and achievements of your target companies.
• Keep listening to podcasts or industry-related shows to stay immersed in relevant language and trends.

Week 5: Verbal Self-Analysis

• Record and review your answers to classic interview questions like “Tell me about yourself.”
• Practice the shadowing technique with short TED Talks to improve pronunciation and intonation.
• Add 10 phrasal verbs commonly used in interviews to your active vocabulary.

Week 6: Conversational Practice

• Schedule speaking sessions with native tutors via platforms like iTalki or Cambly.
• Launch a “Learning in Public” project by posting short videos of your progress on social media.
• Keep daily exposure to specialized business and entrepreneurship podcasts for active listening.

Week 7: Expressive Refinement

• Develop and refine your professional elevator pitch through repeated recordings.
• Master the natural use of filler words to maintain fluency in conversations.
• Keep documenting your progress publicly to gather external feedback.

Week 8: Final Test

• Listen to podcasts or digital content from employees currently working at foreign companies you admire (e.g., Rippling, Revolut, Flexport).
• Write detailed reviews of products or services to strengthen your written expression.
• Schedule a remote interview with a professional from the U.S., U.K., or Canada whose career path you admire—this will push you to give your best and ensure you understand all the valuable insights they can share.

This intensive calendar of activities in English will help you face interviews with confidence and, at the same time, will give you the tools to continue improving your communication skills at a professional level.

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