Part 2 : experience "unforgetable interview"

 

 

Answer Framework:

1. Introduce the experience briefly.
2. Explain why it went wrong.
3. Reflect on what you learned or how you improved.

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Sample Answer:
I remember an interview I had a few years ago for a position I was really interested in. Unfortunately, I was very nervous and unprepared. I misunderstood some of the questions and gave answers that didn’t really align with what the interviewer was asking. For example, when they asked about my strengths, I focused too much on technical skills and forgot to mention interpersonal skills, which were important for the role.

Looking back, I realized the importance of preparation and practicing responses beforehand. Since then, I’ve worked on improving my communication skills and calming my nerves during stressful situations. Although I didn’t get the job, the experience taught me how to better prepare for future interviews, and I’ve done much better since then.

 

7+ Answer:
Sure. I remember one particular job interview that didn’t go well at all. It happened about two years ago, and I was interviewing for a position in a hospital I admired. Unfortunately, I was quite anxious, and I hadn’t prepared as thoroughly as I should have. For example, when they asked me about my strengths, I focused too much on my technical skills and completely overlooked mentioning my teamwork abilities, which I later realized were crucial for the role.

As a result, I came across as less confident and unfit for the position. After the interview, I reflected on what went wrong and decided to improve. I started practicing interview responses with friends and developed techniques to stay calm under pressure. Although I didn’t get that job, the experience was a turning point for me, and it helped me perform much better in subsequent interviews.

 

nervous -> anxious

reflected

a turning points

 

complex sentences ("Although I didn’t get that job..."), and conditional structures.

 

Smooth flow, organized response with linking phrases like "as a result" and "for example."