Sinta : Excuse me, Sir. May I come in?

Alfon : Yes. Please, come in and have a seat.

Sinta : Thank you, Sir.
Alfon : So, your name is Sinta, right?
Sinta : Yes, that is right, Sir.
Alfon : Very well, my name is Alfon. I am the head of the human resource
department of this hotel company.
Sinta : Nice to meet you, Sir.
Alfon : How are you this morning, Sinta?
Sinta : Im perfectly fine, Sir. Thank you, and how about you?
Alfon : Im fine too. Thank you. Did you get caught under the rain on your way
coming here, Sinta? It rained this morning.
Sinta : it was just a cloudy day in my place, Sir. It didnt rain when I left my house
to come here. So, the rain must have stopped before I arrived here.
Alfon : I see, Im happy for you.
Sinta : Thank you, Sir.
Alfon : So, do you know what we are going to do, Sinta?
Sinta : Yes, Sir. I was emailed and called by phone in order to have a job
interview session from this company three days ago. So, now here Im going to
be having an interview job session with you.
Alfon : Very well. Can you tell me about your self, Sinta?
Sinta : My name is Sinta Rahmawati. Im 23 years old. I graduated from one of
State Universities in Bandung. I took hotel-management as my major. I love
travelling and singing. Travelling and singing both improve my health mentally
and physically.
Alfon : You applied to be our Junior Hotel Manager. Do you have any experience
of this job?
Sinta : No, Sir. I am a fresh graduate. This is my first time to apply a full time job.
Alfon : What makes you decide to apply for Junior Hotel Manager position?
Sinta : I think Junior Hotel Manager is an appropriate job position for me. I find it
attractive and interesting as well. Due to the hotel-management major I took, Im
sure that my skills and talents will be conducive to this companys success. I can
also see a bright future of my career by joining this company.
Alfon : Very well. So, what is your strength and weakness point?
Sinta : My strength is my cheerfulness, my carefulness, my strong will to learn
new things, and my skill to work under pressures and as a team. My weakness is
my phobia of dark.
Alfon : Well, it was a great time to have a little talk with you, Sinta. We will
announce the result of your interview in a week. Thank you for coming here.
Sinta : Yes. Thank you, Sir.

ENGLISH VERSION
Wisnu : good morning sir?
Agung : good morning, please sit down and make yourself as comfortable as
possible.
Wisnu : thank you
Agung : well, your name is wisnu?
Wisnu : yes, I am
Agung : ok. I want you to tell about your life
Wisnu : ok. My Name is Wisnu, my complete name is Rony Wisnu, I am 17 years
old, My hobby Is Singing and blogging, I was a graduate student in SMK KI HAJAR
DEWANTARA,
Agung : waw,,, very good, ok. where do you live?
Wisnu : I live Jl. Suko asri Ponorogo,
Agung : how Many your sister?
Wisnu : I have a sister
Agung : ok, do you have worked before?
Wiisnu : yes, I previously worked at BNI BANK
Agung : hem,, certainly a lot of his experience you? but why did you come out
and why the company chose to work at (BNI Bank)?
Wisnu : I'm quit because the company is not stable, I decided to join this
company because I saw this company a good and promising career path for me.
Agung : ow so thats your reason, now I want to ask you, whats ability to be your
strengths?
Wisnu : Im master of management science and marketing, speech, computer
operations system and English language.
Agung : ok, then how much salary do you want during the work here?
Wisnu : for my salary, I want to be adjusted with the ability and the results of my
work, and the company can see it.
Agung : ok. I think enough, thank you for your cooperation. do have any
questions before you get out?
Wisnu : yes sir, when I can find out the results of this test?
Agung : 2 weeks after this, we will provide information.
Wisnu : ok. thank you sir, I really hope that can be accepted
Agung : yes, good luck for you
Wisnu : ok, thank you sir, good bye
Agung : yes, please

What is your name?

Please introduce yourself to me.
Which university did you graduate from?
Do you have any job experiences?
How long did you work there for?
What is your motivation applying here?
Please tell me your strength and your
weakness!
Do you have any ambition in your life that
you want to achieve? If you do, what is it?
What do you think of this company?
Do you have any strategies in developing this
company?
Do you have any other skills that will support
your work?
Do you have experiences in the same field?
How interested are you with this job?
Do you speak any other languages?
What do you know about teaching?
Do you have any computer skills?
This job requires a lot of traveling, do you
think you can cope with that?

Siapa nama Anda?

Perkenalkan diri anda padaku.
Anda lulusan universitas mana?
Apakah Anda punya pengalaman kerja?
Berapa lama Anda bekerja disana?
Apa motivasi Anda melamar disini?
Tolong katakan pada saya kelebihan serta
kekurangan Anda?
Apakah Anda memiliki ambisi dalam hidup anda
yang ingin Anda raih? Jika ada, apakah itu?
Menurut Anda perusahaan ini bagaimana?
Apakah Anda punya strategi untuk memajukan
perusahaan ini?
Apakah anda memiliki kelebihan lain yang dapat
membantu pekerjaan Anda?
Apakah Anda mempunya pengalaman kerja di
bidang yang sama?
Seberapa tertarik Anda dengan pekerjaan ini?
Apakah Anda bisa berbicara bahasa lainya?
Apa yang Anda ketahui tentang mengajar?
Apakah Anda memiliki kemampuan menggunakan
komputer?
Pekerjaan ini menuntut Anda untuk melakukan
perjalanan, apakah Anda sanggup menjalaninya?

CONTOH PERCAKAPAN
Contoh 1:
A : Good morning. Please sit down.
Selamat pagi. Silahkan duduk
B : Good morning.
Selamat pagi.
A : What is your name please?
Siapa nama Anda?
B : My name is Jennifer Dawson
Nama saya Jennifer Dawson
A : Please tell me little bit about yourself, Miss Dawson.
Ceritakan sedikit tentang diri Anda, Nona Dawson
B : I am graduate of Stanford University, majoring in Public Relation, with GPA of 3,85. I have
several job experiences which are written on my curriculum vitae.
Saya adalah lulusan Universitas Stanford, jurusan Public Relatin dengan IPK 3,85. Saya
memiliki beberapa pengalaman kerja yang tertulis dalam daftar riwayat hidup saya.
A : Is that so? Do you have computer skills? Do you speak any other languages?
Begitukah? Apakah Anda memiliki keterampilan komputer? Apakah Anda bisa bahasa
lainnya?
B : Yes, I do have computer skills. I can operate MS Office, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, and

A :
B :
A :

B :
A :

B :

the internet. And I speak German, Spanish, Dutch, and French.

Ya, saya punya keterampilan komputer. Saya bisa mengoperasikan MS Office, Corel Draw,
Adobe Photoshop dan intenet. Dan saya bisa berbicara bahasa Jerman, Spanyol, Belanda
dan Perancis.
Wow... So interesting. Where did you learn all that?
Wow... Menarik sekali. Dimana Anda belajar semua itu?
I learn some it while in university but I also took courses.
Saya belajar beberapa saat saya masih di universitas tapi saya juga mengambil kursus.
This job requires a lot of traveling, what do you think about that? Is that a problem for you?
Pekerjaan ini menghendaki Anda melakukan banyak perjalanan, bagaimana menurut Anda?
Apakah itu menjadi masalah buat Anda?
That won't be a problem at all. As a matter of fact, I love traveling.
Itu tidak menjadi masalah sama sekali. Sejujurnya, saya sangat suka melakukan perjalanan.
Well then, you might the one we're looking for, Miss Dawson. I'll contact you as soon the
board of directors make a decision about it. Our company needs a capable person who
understands the duties as a public relation. I guess there's nothing more to say. I hope I'll be
seeing you soon.
Baiklah kalau begitu, mungkin Andalah yang kami butuhkan, Nona Dawson. Saya akan
menghubungi Anda setelah Dewan Direksi mengambil keputusan. Perusahaan ini
membutuhkan seseorang yang memiliki kemampuan public relation. Sepertinya tak ada lagi
yang perlu dibicarakan. Saya harap kita dapat bertemu lagi secepatnya.
I hope so, Sir. Thank you for the interview. Good morning.
Saya juga berharap demikian, Tuan. Terima kasih atas wawancaranya. Selamat pagi.

Contoh 2:
A : Good morning, Mr. David Jones. How are you this morning?
Selamat pagi, Tuan David Jones. Apa kabar Anda pagi ini?
B : Good morning to you too, Sir. I am fine, thank you.
Selamat pagi juga untuk Anda. Saya baik-baik saja, terima kasih.
A : Are you ready for the job interview?
Apakah Anda siap untuk wawancara kerja?
B : Yes, I am
Ya, saya siap
A : How did you know about the job vacancy in this company? What interest you to apply as the
marketing staff in this company?
Bagaimana Anda tahu mengenai lowongan kerja di perusahaan ini? Apa yang membuat
anda tertarik untuk melamar sebagai staf pemasaran di perusahaan ini?
B : I read the advertisement on Sunday edition of the Sun. I am interested to apply as a
marketing staff because I love meeting new people. I can get new knowledge by meeting
new people.
Saya membaca iklan lowongan di sura kabar The Sun, edisi hari minggu. Saya tertarik
melama sebagai staf marketing karena saya senang bertemu orang-orang baru. Saya bisa
mendapatkan pengalaman baru dengan orang-orang baru.
A : Do you have any experiences in the same field?
Apakah Anda punya pengalaman kerja di bidang yang sama?
B
No, I don't have any experience, I am a fresh graduate from Cambridge University.

Saya tidak mempunyai pengalaman, saya baru lulus dari Universitas Cambridge.
A : What do you know about this company?
Apa yang kamu ketahui tentang perusahaan ini?
B : I don't know much about this company because I haven't been long in Chicago, but from
what I've heard, Riverdale is a well known even organizer here in Chicago. I'll be very happy
and proud if I can be a part of the Riverdale team, Sir.
Saya tidak tahu banyak tentang perusahaan ini karena saya belum lama berada di Chicago,
tapi menurut yang saya dengar, Riverdale adalah sebuah event organizer yang sangat
terkenal di Chicago. Saya akan sangat senang dan bangga jika saya bisa bergabung dengan
tim Riverdale, Tuan.
A : Do you have any ambition in your life that you want to achieve? If you do, what is it?
Apakah Anda memiliki ambisi dalam hidup Anda yang ingin Anda raih? Jika iya, apa?
B : I would like to have my own business one day and be successful enterpreneur.
Saya ingin memiliki bisnis sendiri suatu hari nanti dan menjadi seorang pengusaha yang
suskes
A : Are you aware that this position sometimes will need you to work overtime? Do you mind
with that?
Apakah Anda sadar bahwa posisi ini kadangkala akan membuat Anda bekerja lembur?
Apakah Anda keberatan dengan itu?
B : No, I don't mind working overtime, if that is one of my responsibilities as a marketing staff.
I also don't mind if this requires me to travel out of town.
Saya tidak keberatan bekerja lembur, jika memang itu tanggung jawab saya sebagai
seorang staf marketing. Saya juga tidak keberatan jika pekerjaan ini menuntut saya untuk
bepergian keluar kota.
A : Our company needs a confident person to be a part of our team, and I think you're the one.
But before I make that decision, you will have to do a written test which is held in the next
room.
Perusahaan ini membutuhkan orang yang percaya diri untuk menjadi bagiantim, dan saya
pikir Andalah orangnya. Tapi sebelum saya bisa mengambil keputusan itu, Anda harus
melakukan tes tertulis yang akan diadakan di ruang sebelah.
B : Thank you for your time, Sir. I hope we'll be in touch very soon.
Terima kasih atas waktu anda, Tuan. Semoga kita bisa segera berkomunikasi lagi.
A : Good bye, Mr. Jones. And good luck for the written test.
Selamat tinggal, Tuan Jones. Dan semoga berhasil pada tes tertulisnya.

1.

Tell me a little about you yourself?

Example Answer (EA):
I was graduated from Islamic University of Jakarta with major Arabic language department.
When I was in college I was an activist in Arabic debating competition and also in teaching
Arabic language in some Arabic course institutions and as private tutor for some people
around Jakarta and Depok. And I am interested in public speaking, so I made it as an object
research for my mini thesis (skripsi).

(ceritakan pendidikan, pengalaman aktifitas sosial atau keorganisasian, bidang yang didalami
dsb. Ingat, jangan nyebutin nama, tanggal lahir atau alamat ya, soalnya itu udah diketahui dr
resume ataupun cv anda)
2.

What are your strengths?

EA:
I able to communicate easily with everyone, open minded, fast learner, honest, hard worker,
computer literate, and I speak Arabic and English well.
(ngerti deh. Ini nyeritain tentang skill anda)

3.

What are your weaknesses?

EA:
-If I have to make an important decision, I need to a long time to make some research.
- If I love my job, I usually do it totally and sometime I dont pay attention to the people
around me.
- I difficult to say no if other people asked me some help.
(carilah kekurangan anda yang ternyata di balik itu ada hal yang positif)

4.

What are your short goals?

EA:
To be accepted in this company. (Or tell it name)

5.

What are your long term goals?

EA:
I want to be a CEO/GM in this company.
(silahkan sebutkan jabatan tinggi yang anda idamkan di perusahaan tersebut)

6.

Where do you want to see yourself in 5 years from now?

EA:
I want to see myself in 5 years from now become a valuable person, professional and
mastering my job as well as possible.
(gak terlalu spesifik karena 5 tahun itu masa membangun citra, kemampuan dan
keprofesionalan kerja)

7.

If you could change one thing about your personality, what would it be and why?
EA:
I usually have a very high standard in my job. Sometimes if I work in a team I feel dont
understand about my friends low standard. So I will try to understand that everyone have
their own standard in work.
(sifat baik yang diganti dengan sifat yang lebih baik lagi. bukan sifat buruk diganti dengan
sifat baik)

8.

What does success mean to you?

EA:
Success is when I finished my job on time and perfectly.
(jawaban dalam wawancara harus selalu berkaitan dengan pekerjaan)

9.

What does failure mean to you?

EA:
Failure is when I finished my job late.
(telat aja udah dibilang gagal, gimana kalo gak ngerjain. Menunjukan bahwa anda
perfectionist)

10. Are you an organized person?

Ea: Yup, I am organized person. I always try to finish my duties on time.
11. Do you manage your time well?
Ea: Yes, I do. I always make schedule sheet for my activities so that I know what I must to do
for the first or second.
12. How do you handle changes?
Ea: I am good at dealing with changes, I am flexible, if I find something new I always try to
learn it as soon as possible, I will make a smooth transition in my job and i see myself
successful.
(tunjukan kalo kita emang adaptatif di segala kondisi)

13. How do you make important decision?

EA:
Making an important decision is based on knowledge through information and wisdom
through experiences, so I will make important decision based on those parts, so the important
decision will be proper. (Knowledge and wisdom)
14. Do you work well under pressure?
EA:
Yes, I am. I grow with pressure and it is challenge that motivates me to work as well as
possible.
(lihatlah tekanan sebagai suatu yang positif!)
15. Are you better at reacting or anticipating?
EA:
I am better at both reacting and anticipating.
(tergantung pekerjaan yang dilamar bisa pilih salah satu or dua2nya, dokter biasanya reacting,
jadi bereaksi ketika ada pasien. Kalo gak ada pasien ya gak usah tergopoh2 gak karuan.
Reporter harus dua2nya karena kerjanya mencari masalah dan bertindak jg ketika ada suatu
masalah/kasus.)
16. Are you a risk taker or a risk avoider?
risk avoider: akuntan, teller bank, kasir, analis dll yang berhubungan dengan angka presisi,
ketepatan angka.
risk taker: sifat ini harus dimiliki oleh semua orang yang pekerjaannya tidak berhubungan
dengan ketepatan angka. Risk taker bisa menambah nilai seorang pekerja sbg orng yang
memiliki leadership tinggi dan berani.

17. Why should we hire you?

Ea:
You should be hiring me because I have all requirements that needed by this company, I am
honest, confident, loyal, work hard and I can work in this company as soon as possible.
(narsis aja, sebutkan sebanyak2nya tapi gak usah lebay)
18. Tell me about a time you made a mistake?
- sebutkan kesalahan yang tidak fatal dan ada sesuatu yang bisa dikambinghitamkan dan ambil
pelajaran dari kejadian tersebut.
EA: I have ever made a mistake when I wanted to gather my assignment to my professor, I
wrong in entering room. My professor moved to next room, his new room. It was very
embarrassing. After that case, I never come to the room except I asked someone first for
confirmation.
19. Tell me about a time you made a good decision?
(ceritakan aja keputusan yang baik yang pernah anda bikin, sekecil apapun)
20. Tell me about a time you made a poor decision?
Lagi2 jangan sebutkan hal yang fatal, apalagi menyesali keputusan yang berhubungan dengan
pemilihan jurusan studi.
- sebutkan sebuah keputusan yang sebenarnya baik tapi ternyata ada yang lebih baik yang gak
anda pilih.
EG: Lu pas kuliah ada tugas magang dengan dua pilihan, magang di kampung sendiri apa
magang di luar kota. Eh lu milih di kampong sendiri karena menurut lu perusahaannya jg
lumayan bagus. Tapi setelah lu pikir2 ternyata magang di luar kota sebenarnya lebih baik,
soalnya jauh dari rumah. Selain belajar kerja kita juga bisa belajar kemandirian dll karena
harus tinggal sendiri misalnya. Dll.
21. Tell me about a time you failed to complete assignment?
EA: when I in university, I was failed to do my job on time, because I got sick. After that I
always keep my body health.
(Failed with reason and lesson, bagusnya ceritain secara detail. Biar dramatis)
22. Why did you choose your majors?
-kesukaan: karena hobby, interest, love
-benefical: ceritakan keuntungan2nya memilih jurusan tsb.
- jangan sampe bilang kalo anda milih suatu jurusan karena terpaksa atau dipaksa.
23. If you redo college again, what would you major in?
-pilih jurusan anda lagi. dengan beberapa hal yang ingin anda tambahin supaya capability
anda lebih bertambah, seperti organisasi, or kursus ttntu, sebutkan aja.
24. What course did you like the most?
-course: mata kuliah
-Mention it and why? Usahakan mata kuliah yang sesuai dengan profesi yang dilamar.
25. What course did you like the least?
-sebutkan matkul yang gak ada hubungannya dengan profesi yang dilamar.

26. What would your best friend describe you?

EA: they would say that I am friendly, loyal, honest, helpful, patient and fun.
-silahkan narsis. Sebutkan saja hal2 yang baik dari diri anda. Tapi ingat, jangan lebay alias
berlebihan.
27. What would your professor describe you?
EA: my professor would say that I am diligent, fast learner, on time, hard worker and easy to
help other.
Ceritakan kira2 dosen anda akan bercerita apa tentang anda. Silahkan yang baik2 aja dan
tetap gak pake lebay.
28. Why do you apply for a job you did not major in?(apabila jurusan anda tidak sesuai dgn
profesi)
-silahkan cari keterkaitan jurusan anda dengan profesi yang anda lamar. Dari mata kuliah dsb.
29. During college, did you do any internship?
- Apabila anda pernah magang maka say: yes, I do.
Tapi kalau tidak silahkan sebutkan kegiatan keorganisasian/course/training yang pernah anda
ikuti yang berhubungan dengan profesi yang anda lamar.
30. Who is a bad manager?
Ceritakan karakteristik manajer yang buruk menurut anda. Ingat, ini bukan nanya siapa,
tapi ini nanya seperti apa. Jangan sebut2 nama individu tertentu atau institusi tertentu!
Ea: a bad manager is who doesnt care with his member, easy to angry, individualist and less
discussion.
31. Who is a good manager?
-ceritakan manager seperti apa yang menurut lu baik!
EA:
A good manager is a wisdom one, always make discussion for making decision and
communicate well with everyone.
32. Why did you stop from your job?
Cari alasan yang baik!
EA: because the contract is over;
Or because I cant optimalize my career in my previous company.
Or because I want to seek new challenge in my career. And Blah blah blah..
Atau yang paling ampuh gini:
Since several years ago I wish I can work in this company, because working here is my
dream. So when I get chance to join here, I will take it.
- Because in my previous company I cant study while working because the company doesnt
allow me for that.
(jangan beralasan berhenti kerja karena gaji yang kecil, meskipun kenyataannya kadang
begitu.hehe)
33. What will you do if your manager asks you to do something breaking against your
principle?
Yes, I will do that because the job is job.

(ingat, ini hanya pertanyaan. Jawaban anda harus selalu berpihak pada pekerjaan, terlepas
kenyataannya nanti gimana. Mungkin itulah yang disebut professionalism.)
34. How do you handle your emotion?
EA: I see that to handle emotion is not easy, but usually I try to understand other and try to
share with them about my problem. So we can understand each other.
(intinya ceritain aja cara lu ngeredam emosi)
35. Are you a team player or a single player?
EA: I am good as both a team player and a single player. It depends on our work need in the
field. I am so flexible for that.
36. What will you do if we dont hire you?
Jawabannya kudu pede abis.
EA: I dont think so. I am sure that I can join in this company, because I have all
requirements those needed by this company. Dst.

Contoh Wawancara atau Interview Kerja Bahasa Inggris Terbaru Di bawah ini adalah
pertanyaan-pertanyaan yang umum ditanyakan pada saat wawancara kerja beserta contohnya.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Please describe yourself in a few words?

What are your strengths and weaknesses?
How do you define success?
Where do you want to be five years from now?

5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

How do you handle stress and pressure?

Why are you interested in working for our company?
Why did you quit your previous job?
Why do you want this job?
Why should we hire you?
What are your salary requirements?

Berikut ini adalah contoh job interview dalam bahasa Inggris.

Zidan: Good morning sir!
Mr. Anto:Morning, please have a set!
Zidan: Thank you sir! I am Zidan wijaya that you call for an interview. Nice to meet you!
Mr. Anto: Its pleasure to meet you. So you are Zidan wijaya.. I am Anto kesuma chief of
Human Resource department in this company. Ive read your application letter. I interested to
have an interview with you. Ok, lets start now. Please tell me about yourself in a few words!
Zidan: I would like to thank you for this opportunity. I am Zidan wijaya. I am 25 years old. I
hold a bachelor degree in economy, at University of Lampung. I am a hard worker and have
big responsibility. I had spent my last 3 years working in PT. Angkasa as an accountant.
Mr. Anto: Ok!, Zidan what is your strangeness and weaknesses?
Zidan: My time management skill is good. I am an organized person and I always done my
work in time but I dont like work in deadline therefore I always do my task well ahead of
schedule.
Mr. Anto: In your opinion, what does success mean?
Zidan: For me success is a thing that needs a process and consistency. In addition, Success is
when you can be useful for someone else. So if I work well and it can effect well to the
company and society I am a successful man.
Mr. Anto: How do you handle your stress and pressure in your job?
Zidan: I am not a person who gets stress easily. I always prioritize my responsibility. I know
what I should do. It helps me manage the pressure in my job.
Mr. Anto: Where do you want to be in five years from now?
Zidan: I want to develop my skill and my career here. I hope I can make my dream comes
true by working in this company.
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Mr. Anto: Why are you interested in working for this company?

Zidan: I know this is a good company which is engaged in public service. I also interested in
this companys motto that our priority is the consumers pleasure. So beside work for myself
I can help the people as our consumer, especially children that become the priority.
Mr. Anto: You have worked in PT. Angkasa but why did you quit your previous job?
Zidan: I cant grow to be a good employer in my last previous company. I want to find a new
challenge and situation so that I can develop my skill and give a good contribution for this
company.
Mr. Anto: why do you want this job?
Zidan: I found myself that I have a good qualification to work in this company as an
accountant. Moreover, I have experience as an accountant in my previous company.
Mr. Anto: From the application that came to us, why should we hire you?
Zidan: I know that this company needs an employer who has a good qualification and high
motivated. I believe that I am qualified for that position. Moreover, I am good in work as a
team or individually.
Mr. Anto: Talking about salary, what is your salary requirement?
Zidan: I would rather not decide that yet. I believe that this company will be consistent with
the market and give the proper salary.
Mr. Anto: Well, I have got and noted your information. I will consider your application. You
can wait the further information from us.
Zidan: Thank you for your time sir. I am looking forward to hearing your decision soon.