# Speaking Patterns — Job Interviews

# === Talking about yourself ===
1|self|I have {five years|extensive|a few years|some|over a decade of} experience in {software engineering|marketing|finance|sales|customer support}.
2|self|My background is in {engineering|teaching|design|finance|operations}, and I'm currently {a senior developer|a team lead|a manager|working freelance}.
3|self|I'm passionate about {building products|helping people|solving problems|leading teams|learning new things}.

# === Strengths ===
4|strength|My strengths are {communication|problem-solving|teamwork|attention to detail|adaptability}.
5|strength|I'm {a strong communicator|highly organized|detail-oriented|results-driven|a quick learner}.
6|strength|I work well {under pressure|in teams|independently|with deadlines|with people from different backgrounds}.

# === Weaknesses ===
7|weakness|I sometimes {focus too much on details|take on too much|find it hard to say no|struggle with public speaking}.
8|weakness|I'm working on {being more concise|improving my time management|public speaking|delegating more}.

# === Asking the company ===
9|asking|Could you tell me more about {the role|the team|the company culture|the next steps|growth opportunities}?
10|asking|What does a {typical day|successful candidate|first 90 days|month in this role} look like?
11|asking|What are the {biggest challenges|main priorities|growth opportunities|next steps} for this position?

# === Closing ===
12|closing|Thank you for {your time|the interview|considering me|the opportunity}. I'm very interested in {the role|the next steps|moving forward|hearing back}.
