Tell Me About Yourself
Beginner English listening exercise ยท Job Interviews
Transcript
Interviewer: So, tell me about yourself. Candidate: Sure, I would be happy to give you an overview. I graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in computer science five years ago. I started my career as a junior developer at a small startup, where I learned to wear many hats. Interviewer: And after that? Candidate: After two years, I moved to Amazon as a software engineer, where I worked on their recommendation engine. I led a team of four developers and we improved the algorithm's accuracy by eighteen percent. Interviewer: Impressive. Why are you looking to leave? Candidate: I am looking for a role where I can combine my technical skills with leadership responsibilities. Your company's mission to democratize education through technology really resonates with me.
Comprehension questions
- How many years of experience does the candidate have?
- By how much was the algorithm improved?
- Where did the candidate graduate from?
- What position did the candidate hold at Amazon?
- How many developers were on the candidate's team at Amazon?