Roberto Patrón
Great that students of english academy had this opportunities to show up!
Prepararte para una entrevista de trabajo en inglés cambia por completo tu confianza frente al reclutador. Aquí encontrarás cómo responder las preguntas más comunes en una entrevista en inglés siguiendo el ejemplo de Paola, estudiante de Platzi English Academy, con respuestas claras, profesionales y enfocadas en mostrar tus fortalezas reales.
¿Cómo responder tell me about yourself en una entrevista?
La pregunta tell me about yourself abre casi cualquier entrevista, y tu respuesta marca el tono de toda la conversación. La clave está en conectar tu profesión, tus fortalezas y tu motivación actual en menos de un minuto [0:18].
Paola lo resuelve presentándose como geógrafa con experiencia en proyectos comunitarios y pedagógicos. Menciona que es detail-oriented, que disfruta el trabajo en equipo y que se considera una analytical thinker y una excelente oyente. Cierra explicando por qué busca un nuevo reto en el campo de la educación.
¿Qué debo incluir al hablar de mí en inglés? Tu profesión actual, dos o tres fortalezas concretas, una experiencia reciente relevante y la razón por la que te interesa el puesto. Evita datos personales que no aporten al rol.
¿Cómo hablar de tu experiencia laboral previa?
Cuando el reclutador pregunta por tu experiencia, no repitas el currículum: cuenta una historia corta con impacto [1:10]. Paola menciona que fue educadora y que construyó un proyecto pedagógico desde cero junto a un equipo de 20 personas, orientado a la educación popular.
También describe su rol como research assistant investigando temas de violencia, género y medio ambiente, lo que fortaleció sus writing skills y su comprensión del contexto social. Esa combinación muestra versatilidad y aprendizaje continuo.
¿Por qué quieres trabajar en esta empresa?
Responder why do you want to work in this company requiere alinear tus valores con la misión del lugar [1:50]. Paola dice que admira el reto de transformar la educación y que se identifica con los objetivos de la empresa.
Luego conecta sus habilidades con lo que la compañía necesita: un buen comunicador, empático y analítico, capaz de entender las fortalezas y áreas de mejora de un equipo. Ese puente entre quién eres y qué busca la empresa es lo que diferencia una respuesta genérica de una memorable.
¿Cómo justifico por qué deberían contratarme? Une tres elementos: tus habilidades, los objetivos de la empresa y un ejemplo concreto de cómo aportarías valor. Sé específico, no halagues por halagar.
¿Cuáles son tus skills, fortalezas y debilidades?
Esta tríada de preguntas evalúa tu autoconocimiento. Responder bien implica mostrar evidencia, no solo adjetivos sueltos.
¿Cómo describir tus skills and competencies?
Paola destaca su teamwork gracias a sus habilidades de comunicación, y agrega active listening como una herramienta para entender a sus compañeros y crear mejores ambientes de trabajo [2:38]. Suma sus writing skills y su atención al detalle.
El truco está en explicar para qué sirve cada habilidad, no solo nombrarla. Decir “tengo buena comunicación” es débil; decir “mi comunicación me ayuda a construir relaciones y aprender de distintas perspectivas” es concreto.
¿Cómo hablar de tus strengths sin sonar arrogante?
Paola se describe como responsable, empática, analytical thinker y problem solver [3:12]. Añade que sigue instrucciones con facilidad y que su motivación por aprender es constante.
La fórmula es simple:
Esa estructura evita que tu respuesta suene a lista de cualidades vacías.
¿Cómo responder what are your weaknesses?
La pregunta sobre debilidades no busca confesiones, busca madurez profesional [3:42]. Paola admite que trabaja en su time management porque quiere dedicar a cada proyecto el tiempo que merece.
Lo importante es lo que dice después: está creando un schedule con metas diarias, semanales y mensuales, y además toma cursos de gestión del tiempo. Mostrar la acción correctiva convierte una debilidad en una señal de autoconciencia.
¿Qué debilidad puedo mencionar sin perjudicarme? Elige una real pero no crítica para el puesto, y acompáñala siempre con el plan concreto que estás ejecutando para mejorarla.
Vocabulario clave para tu entrevista en inglés
Estas son las expresiones que aparecen en las respuestas de Paola y que conviene dominar antes de tu entrevista:
Incorpóralas con naturalidad, no las fuerces. Una respuesta auténtica con tres términos bien usados pesa más que un guion plagado de tecnicismos.
Ahora es tu turno: pausa el video después de cada pregunta, graba tu respuesta y compárala con la de Paola. ¿Cuál de estas preguntas te cuesta más responder en inglés? Cuéntame en los comentarios.
Roberto Patrón
Great that students of english academy had this opportunities to show up!
Isaac Marti Ubeda Gonzalez
Great tips for knowing how to respond to job-related questions what do you consider are your strengths?
I am a responsible and empathetic person, which can help me, as I mentioned before, with the communication with my co-workers. I am also an analytical thinker and a problem solver, which I consider can improve my work. I am always determined to learn, and I am good at following instructions and recommendation.
Thank you Paola
Gabriel Obregón
HERE ARE THE MAIN QUESTIONS OF INTERVIEW:
Daniel Octavio Soriano Gonzalez
Hello everyone, here’s my activity where I respond to the most common questions in a job interview in English:
1. Tell me about yourself I'm a Digital Trafficker with strong skills in paid media and digital analytics. I’ve led advertising efforts for my own e-commerce project, Gangaliz, where I planned and executed campaigns across Meta Ads, Google Ads (Search, Display, and YouTube), and structured full tracking with GA4, Tag Manager, and Looker Studio. I love combining creativity with data to drive real business results, and I’m passionate about learning from others and adapting quickly to new challenges.
2. What is your work experience? In my project Gangaliz, I ran Meta Ads campaigns that generated key conversions with very limited budget, showing a potential ROAS above 2.9x. I also executed Search and Display campaigns on Google Ads, and planned a YouTube video strategy based on audience segmentation. I structured the entire architecture of a TikTok Ads campaign using personalized events and audience funnels, and although I didn’t launch it, the preparation gave me deep knowledge of the platform. I also installed and used GA4 to detect funnel bottlenecks, implemented full tagging with GTM, and designed Looker Studio dashboards that connected performance data with decision-making. All of this gave me a 360° understanding of how to manage paid media with a focus on efficiency and results.
3. Why should we hire you? Because I’m not only technically prepared, I’ve also developed a performance mindset. If I joined your team, my first 30 days would be focused on understanding your current campaigns, dashboards, and analytics stack. By day 90, I’d aim to optimize targeting, test creatives, and improve reporting for better decision-making. I learn fast, I take initiative, and I deeply enjoy working with people who inspire me. I’m confident I can grow quickly and contribute from day one.
Alvaro Andrés Espitia Varón
Excellent interview performance, Paola... :D
Santiago Maillane Vanegas
Dear Platzi platform, in the final paragraph of the class summary, I noticed a spelling error canditado* - "Candidato"
Carlos Adrian PACHECO PINILLA
Hi #PlatziTeam, in the quiz of this module, there is this question:
What should you <u>demonstrate</u> when answering the first question?
I thnk so, that the correcto word is: domostrate, whit out "n"
What do you think about it?
Carolina Boquín
ProfesorHi Carlos, thank you for your comment, demonstrate is correct.
MONICA REBECA RAMOS FLORES
The question I find hardest to answer in English is the following: What are your skills and competencies? Because at the moment I'm working on understanding the difference between skills and competencies.
Charles Castillo Rosas
My notes 💚
Daniel Steven Carrera Osorno
Great and very practical class. It's a useful and strong insights about job interview.
Camila Ossa
✨I looked for a job position on LinkedIn and I did the exercise as if I were going to apply there:
Question: Tell me about yourself. Answer: I am an Industrial Designer specializing in Digital Product Design with over four years of professional experience. My journey began in graphic design, evolving from a junior to a senior role before fully transitioning into product design. Throughout my career, I’ve developed strong expertise in Figma, UX/UI design, and user research. I thrive in collaborative environments, having worked closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including developers and audiovisual experts, to create digital solutions such as applications, dashboards, and intranets. My strengths lie in my adaptability, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for crafting intuitive and impactful user experiences.
Question: Now I want to know a little more about your past work experiences. Answer: Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a range of projects that have helped me grow as a designer. One of the most significant projects I worked on was an interactive web application for English learning aimed at Colombian public schools. This project involved collaborating with educators to create engaging and dynamic activities for students from kindergarten to grade 11. Later on, I worked on a crowdfunding platform for non-profits, where I was tasked with redesigning the user interface and improving the user experience to better connect contributors with those in need. I also contributed to a social network for music lovers, which allows fans to interact with their favorite artists and earn from their talents. This experience gave me a great understanding of working with developers and managing the balance between new and old design systems.
Question: Why do you want to work in this company? Why should we hire you? Answer: I am highly motivated to join FullStack because of your reputation for creating transformative digital solutions and the collaborative, employee-first culture you uphold. I admire how the company helps high-impact organizations scale their software development teams and deliver value to their clients. I believe my experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing end-to-end design processes aligns well with your approach. As someone who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments, I would love the opportunity to contribute to FullStack’s mission by using my skills in user research, Figma, and design systems to create scalable, user-friendly products that exceed client expectations.
Question: What are your skills and competencies? Answer: My core skills include UX/UI design, user research, and a thorough command of Figma and design systems. I am also highly skilled in information architecture and interaction design, which enables me to create cohesive and functional user interfaces. Beyond technical skills, I excel in communication and teamwork, which are essential for collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. I am proactive in staying updated on industry trends, regularly attending conferences and exploring new tools to ensure my skills remain relevant. Additionally, my adaptability and empathy allow me to deliver solutions that genuinely address user needs.
Question: And what do you consider are your strengths? Answer: One of my main strengths is my ability to quickly adapt to new challenges and work effectively in dynamic environments. I am detail-oriented and excel at balancing big-picture thinking with meticulous execution, ensuring that my projects not only meet high design standards but also deliver tangible results. Additionally, I’m highly motivated to continuously improve my skills and stay ahead of industry trends, which helps me bring fresh, innovative ideas to the table.
Question: And finally, what are your weaknesses? Answer: I tend to be highly analytical, which sometimes leads me to focus more on objective problem-solving than on interpersonal dynamics. To work on this, I’ve been improving my emotional intelligence by taking courses and practicing active listening, so I can better balance the technical and human aspects of my work.
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Daniel Morales
Excellence class, I have been loving the course so much!
Diego Castro
These examples are very useful. I see a lot of professionalism in the teacher and her interviewees.