Job Interview Questions and Answers Part (5). Special Skills

Hello everybody.
In this part you will learn how to talk about your skills that would increase your chances of getting a job.
Please, imagine yourself in a real interview and repeat the questions and answers until you master them.
Please, study the following dialogues carefully:

Special Skills

Example 1

HR:   Do you have any special skills that would help you do this job?

You:  Yes, I'm pretty good with computers. I've used Microsoft Office a lot and I know how to troubleshoot problems.                                             

HR:   How fast can you type?
You:  I can type about 60 words a minute.

HR:   Any other skills that would help you?

You:  Well, I speak fluent Mandarin Chinese, and I can read and write it fairly well.

Example 2

HR:   Do you have any other skills that might help you with this job?

You:  Yes, I have a secretarial experience. I can answer phone calls, use a computer, type 60 words a minute and speak French and Japanese. I also have good organizational skills.

HR:   How about doing PR?

You:  I also have experience with PR. When I worked with admissions at College, I dealt with the public daily.    

Example 3

HR:   What skills do you have that would help you on this job?

You:  I have computer experience. I can use Microsoft Office professionally, I speak some Japanese and I'm good at sales and networking as well.

 Example 4

HR:   What special skills do you have for this job?   

You:  I have good organizational skills. I worked as a head office administrator for a while, I had to organize the staff in the office layout. 

HR:   Do you have any computer skills?

You:  I'm familiar with Microsoft Office, and I have advanced internet skills as well.

HR:   Do you speak any other languages?

You:  I can speak German and some Russian. 

Example 5   

HR:   Do you have any special job skills that would help you do your job?

You:  Well, I have many contacts in the communication sector from my previous job. I also have knowledge of Japanese culture and language, I used to live in Tokyo.

HR:   How are your research skills?

You:  Pretty good. I did a lot of research when I was at the university and I also did a lot of research on the internet at my previous job. 

I hope you found this lesson helpful. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below. See you in the next lesson. Thanks.