How to Speak in an Interview | Real English Conversation | Daily English Podcast EP:07

Welcome to daily English podcast today's episode a real job interview conversation. Let's jump in Hi, Jay. Welcome. It's great to meet you. How are you today? Hi, Emma. Thank you for having me. I'm doing well slightly nervous to be honest, but excited for the opportunity That's completely normal. No pressure at all. This is just a friendly conversation to get to know you better Shall we begin? Absolutely, I'm ready. So to start off. Can you tell me a little about yourself and your professional background? Sure, I'm originally from Mumbai and I have about four years of experience in digital marketing. I Started out as a content executive then moved into campaign strategy Most recently I've been leading small projects and managing client communications Great, that sounds like a well-rounded journey What led you to pursue a career in digital marketing I've always enjoyed both creativity and data Digital marketing gave me the perfect balance working with creative teams while also analyzing numbers and trends Plus, I love how dynamic the field is. There's always something new to learn Can you tell me about a campaign or project you're particularly proud of? definitely Last year, I worked on a product launch campaign for a skincare brand I led the strategy for their social media ads and email outreach We exceeded our conversion goals by 40% in the first month and the client was thrilled It taught me a lot about a B testing and audience targeting That's impressive. Sounds like you're comfortable with both strategy and execution Yes, I try to be hands-on with everything I believe having an understanding of the full funnel helps make better decisions What attracted you to this role specifically and to our company? Well, I followed your brand's work for a while. I Really admire your focus on ethical marketing and storytelling when I read the job description it felt like a natural fit with my skill set and I'm especially excited about the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams That's great to hear Collaboration is a big part of our culture Exactly. I find that working with diverse teams pushes you to grow faster and think differently If I asked your previous manager to describe you in three words, what do you think they'd say? I'd say reliable curious and adaptable Strong combination and what's a professional challenge you faced and how did you handle it? Earlier in my career. I struggled with time management Especially when juggling multiple deadlines But I started using project tracking tools and learned to break tasks into smaller pieces It made a big difference and now I even help newer teammates with planning. How do you typically handle feedback? I Welcome it. I believe feedback is one of the fastest ways to improve whether it's positive or critical I try to stay open and ask clarifying questions so I can apply it next time That's a great mindset, what's your ideal working environment? I enjoy a collaborative space where people feel comfortable sharing ideas at the same time I like having focus hours to dive deep into work without too many interruptions Where do you see yourself in the next two three years? I'd love to grow into a team lead role Mentoring others and driving bigger strategies. I also want to keep learning Maybe even take a certification in brand psychology or behavioral marketing That's very forward-thinking. We actually support team members with upskilling. So that aligns well, it's great to hear It's exactly the kind of support. I'm looking for in a workplace Well, Jay, this has been a lovely conversation Thank you for your thoughtful answers Thank you, Emma. I really appreciate the warm tone. It felt more like a conversation than an interview That's what we aim for Before we wrap up. Do you have any questions for me? Yes. What does success look like in this role during the first 90 days? Great question. In the first 90 days, we'd expect you to get familiar with our tools and team structure Support ongoing campaigns and gradually take ownership of one project We also encourage new joiners to share fresh ideas from day one That sounds exciting. Thank you for the clarity My pleasure. We'll be in touch soon with next steps Looking forward to it. Thanks again Thanks for listening to daily English podcast like comment and subscribe for more real English every week