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10 essential German phrases for a job interview

Ace your German job interview with these key phrases.

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Landing that dream job in a German-speaking country requires more than just good qualifications. Communicating effectively during the interview is crucial. These phrases will help you navigate common interview scenarios with confidence. Whether you're introducing yourself, answering questions about your experience, or asking for clarification, using appropriate German shows respect for the company and its culture. Mastering these phrases can make a significant difference in your interview impression.

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Core German words for everyday conversation.

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Haben Sie noch Fragen an mich?

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Words 1–10
  • Guten Tag. Vielen Dank für die Einladung.
    GOO-ten TAHK. FEE-len DAHNK fuer dee EYE-n-lah-doong.
    Good day. Thank you very much for the invitation.
  • Ich heiße [Your Name].
    Ish HIGH-suh [Your Name].
    My name is [Your Name].
  • Ich freue mich, hier zu sein.
    Ish FROY-uh mish, heer tsoo zine.
    I am pleased to be here.
  • Ich habe [X] Jahre Berufserfahrung.
    Ish HAH-buh [X] YAH-ruh Bur-OOFS-er-fah-roong.
    I have [X] years of professional experience.
  • Meine Stärken sind [Stärke 1] und [Stärke 2].
    MY-nuh SHTAIRK-en zint [Shtairk-uh 1] oont [Shtairk-uh 2].
    My strengths are [Strength 1] and [Strength 2].
  • Warum haben Sie sich für uns entschieden?
    VAH-room HAH-ben zee shish fuer oons ent-SHY-den?
    Why did you decide to apply to us?
  • Ich kann die Frage nicht ganz verstehen.
    Ish kahn dee FRAH-guh nisht gants fair-SHTAY-en.
    I don't fully understand the question.
  • Können Sie das bitte wiederholen?
    KUEN-nen zee dahs BIT-tuh vee-duh-HOH-len?
    Could you please repeat that?
  • Haben Sie noch Fragen an mich?
    HAH-ben zee nok FRAH-gen ahn mish?
    Do you have any questions for me?
  • Ich freue mich auf eine positive Rückmeldung.
    Ish FROY-uh mish ouf EYE-nuh POH-zee-tee-vuh RUERK-mel-doong.
    I look forward to a positive response.

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