How do you feel about this question right now, before the lesson? Як ти почуваєшся з цим питанням зараз, до заняття?
Key words & pronunciation · tap a card
These words are often mispronounced in interviews. Stressed syllables are shown in CAPITALS. Ці слова часто вимовляють неправильно на співбесіді. Наголос позначений великими літерами.
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Interview Crimes · what not to say
“Do you have any questions for us?”
You say:
“No, I think you’ve covered everything. I’m good, thank you.”
Interviewer thinks:
“No questions? Either they are not curious about the role, not prepared, or not genuinely interested. All three concern me.”
Better:
Always prepare at least two or three questions. “I have no questions” is never the right answer. It signals that you have not thought about the role, the team, or what your first weeks would look like.Завжди готуй принаймні два або три запитання. “У мене немає запитань” ніколи не є правильною відповіддю. Це сигналізує, що ти не думав(ла) про роль, команду або те, якими будуть твої перші тижні.
You say:
“Yes! How much is the salary? And how many holidays do I get? Is there remote work? What about the bonus?”
Interviewer thinks:
“We haven’t even agreed on the role yet and they are already negotiating perks. Their priority is clearly what they get, not what they contribute.”
Better:
Save salary, benefits, and holiday questions for the offer stage. At the interview stage, ask about the role, the team, expectations, and growth. This signals the right priorities. Salary will come naturally once they want to hire you.Запитання про зарплату, пільги та відпустку залиш для стадії пропозиції. На етапі співбесіди запитуй про роль, команду, очікування та зростання. Це сигналізує правильні пріоритети. Зарплата прийде природно, коли вони захочуть тебе найняти.
You say:
“Yes, could you tell me more about the role? What exactly would I be doing day to day?”
Interviewer thinks:
“I just spent 20 minutes explaining this. Were they not listening? What happens when I give them a complex brief?”
Better:
Keep track of what has already been covered. Your question list should adapt during the interview. If a question has been answered, move to the next one. Asking something just explained signals you were not listening.Стеж за тим, що вже було охоплено. Твій список запитань має адаптуватися під час співбесіди. Якщо на запитання вже відповіли, переходь до наступного. Задавати питання, на які щойно відповіли, сигналізує, що ти не слухав(ла).
You say:
“Yes, I have quite a few actually. [12 minutes later] ...And one more thing, could you also explain the reporting structure, the quarterly review process, the performance bonus calculation, and...”
Interviewer thinks:
“This is no longer an interview. I have another call in two minutes and they show no sign of stopping. I asked for a couple of questions, not a second interview.”
Better:
Prepare five questions, but ask two or three. Read the room. If the interviewer looks at their watch or starts wrapping up, finish gracefully. Save additional questions for the follow-up email.Підготуй п’ять запитань, але задай два або три. Читай ситуацію. Якщо інтерв’юер дивиться на годинник або починає завершувати, закінчуй гідно. Залиш додаткові запитання для листа подяки після співбесіди.
Model Answer · read & fill in the gaps
“I do have a few questions, thank you. First, could you help me __________ what success looks like in this role in the first 90 __________?
I am also __________ about the team dynamics and how the team __________ day to day.
And __________, would you be able to tell me more about the __________ for professional development for someone in this position? I am looking to grow with the company __________ term, so that matters to me.”
Cultural Note
Ukrainian candidates very often say “No, everything is clear, thank you” at the end of an interview. In English-language interviews, this is a significant missed opportunity. Having no questions signals a lack of curiosity, preparation, or genuine interest. Always prepare at least three questions before you walk into any interview. Good questions leave a strong final impression and are often the thing that separates two equally strong candidates. Українські кандидати дуже часто кажуть “Ні, все зрозуміло, дякую” наприкінці співбесіди. На англомовних співбесідах це значна упущена можливість. Відсутність запитань сигналізує про брак допитливості, підготовки або справжнього інтересу. Завжди готуй принаймні три запитання перед будь-якою співбесідою. Хороші запитання залишають сильне фінальне враження і часто є тим, що відрізняє двох рівнозначно сильних кандидатів.
Check your understanding
1. Why is “No, everything is clear” a damaging answer at the end of an interview?
It signals a lack of curiosity, preparation, or genuine interest in the role. Asking good questions shows engagement, strategic thinking, and that you have already imagined yourself in the position. Interviewers expect questions and remember candidates who ask insightful ones.
2. Why is asking about salary and holidays at this stage a mistake?
It shifts the conversation to what you want from the company before you have established your value. It suggests your priority is compensation, not the work itself. Save those questions for the offer stage, once they have decided they want to hire you.
3. What makes a question “strong” in a final interview?
Strong questions are specific, cannot be answered by a quick Google search, and show you have already thought about the role. They are forward-looking (what success looks like, what challenges to expect), people-focused (team culture, how the team works), or about growth. They reveal that you are genuinely engaged, not just going through the motions.
Answer Builder · build your answer
Prepare your three best questions below. Click Build my answer to combine them into a polished response you can use in any interview. Підготуй свої три найкращі запитання нижче. Натисни Об’єднати відповіді і отримаєш готову відповідь, яку можна використати на будь-якій співбесіді.
Prepare 3–5 questions. Ask 2–3 in the interview. Always have a backup in case some were already answered during the conversation. Підготуй 3–5 запитань. Задай 2–3 на співбесіді. Завжди май резервне запитання на випадок, якщо на деякі вже відповіли під час розмови.
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Grammar Practice · Indirect questions: polite forms
Fill in the gaps
Complete each indirect (polite) question with the missing word.
Direct: “What are the next steps?”
→ “Could you tell me what the next are?”
Direct: “When will you make a decision?”
→ “I was when you would make a decision.”
Direct: “How many people are in the team?”
→ “Would you be to tell me how many people are in the team?”
Direct: “What does success look like?”
→ “Could you what success looks like in this role?”
Note: Indirect questions sound more polite and professional than direct ones. Use Could you tell me...? or Would you be able to tell me...? for requests. Use I was wondering...? for more tentative questions. Notice that indirect questions use normal word order (what the steps are), not question word order (what are the steps). Нотатка: Непрямі запитання звучать ввічливіше і професійніше за прямі. Використовуй Could you tell me...? або Would you be able to tell me...? для прохань. Використовуй I was wondering...? для більш обережних запитань. Зверни увагу, що в непрямих питаннях порядок слів нормальний (what the steps are), а не питальний (what are the steps).
Fill in the gaps
Complete the polite question sequence with the missing words.
“I have a few questions if that’s . First, I was about the team structure. Could you me how many people are in the direct team? And would it be to hear more about the professional development opportunities for someone in this role?”
Video Practice · Real Interview Mode
- Do you have any questions for us?
- Is there anything you would like to know more about the role?
- What would you like to know about the team or the company?
- Do you have any questions about the position or how we work?
- Before we wrap up, is there anything you would like to ask?
Interviewer Ready
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Watch for:
- ☐I asked at least two questionsPractise saying them out loud. Written questions often sound stilted when spoken for the first time.Я задав(ла) принаймні два запитанняПрактикуй вимовляння їх вголос. Письмові запитання часто звучать скуто, коли вперше вимовляються.
- ☐My questions showed genuine interest, not just politeness“Do you have any good advice for someone starting here?” is polite but vague. “What does success look like in the first 90 days?” is specific and engaging.Мої запитання показали справжній інтерес, а не лише ввічливість“Do you have any good advice for someone starting here?” ввічливо, але розмито. “What does success look like in the first 90 days?” конкретно і цікаво.
- ☐I did not ask about salary or benefitsThat conversation belongs at the offer stage, not the interview. Save it.Я не запитував(ла) про зарплату або пільгиЦя розмова належить до стадії пропозиції, а не співбесіди. Залиш на потім.
While reviewing:
- ☐Did I ask at least two questions?Even one good question beats no questions. Two or three is ideal.Чи задав(ла) я принаймні два запитання?Навіть одне хороше запитання краще, ніж жодного. Два або три ідеально.
- ☐Were my questions specific enough to show preparation?Generic questions like “What is a typical day like?” are fine, but targeted ones leave a stronger impressionЧи були мої запитання достатньо конкретними, щоб показати підготовку?Загальні запитання типу “What is a typical day like?” нормальні, але цілеспрямовані залишають сильніше враження
- ☐Did I avoid asking about salary, holidays, or benefits?If you asked — note it here and hold those questions for the offer stageЧи уникав(ла) я запитань про зарплату, відпустку або пільги?Якщо запитав(ла) — зафіксуй тут і залиш ці запитання для стадії пропозиції
- ☐Did I use polite, indirect question forms?“Could you tell me...?” or “I was wondering...” sounds more professional than a direct questionЧи використовував(ла) я ввічливі, непрямі форми запитань?“Could you tell me...?” або “I was wondering...” звучить професійніше за пряме запитання
- ☐Did I leave the interview on a confident, positive note?End with a clear expression of interest: “Thank you, I am genuinely excited about this role.”Чи завершив(ла) я співбесіду впевнено і позитивно?Закінчуй чітким виразом інтересу: “Thank you, I am genuinely excited about this role.”
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How do you feel about this question now, after the lesson? Як ти почуваєшся з цим питанням тепер, після заняття?