Spanish Job Interview Phrases: Questions, Answers and Examples
Do you have a job interview in Spanish coming up? Whether you’re applying for a job in Spain, Latin America or an international company, knowing the right Spanish job interview phrases will help you feel confident and make a great impression.
In this guide you’ll learn:
- How to introduce yourself in Spanish
- How to talk about your experience and strengths
- The 7 most common job interview questions in Spanish, with answers
- What to say if you don’t understand a question
- How to end the interview politely
How to Introduce Yourself in Spanish in a Job Interview
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Buenos días, encantado/a de conocerle. | Good morning, nice to meet you. |
| Muchas gracias por recibirme. | Thank you very much for seeing me. |
| Me llamo Laura y soy ingeniera informática. | My name is Laura and I’m a computer engineer. |
| Tengo cinco años de experiencia en marketing digital. | I have five years of experience in digital marketing. |
| Actualmente trabajo como jefa de proyectos. | I currently work as a project manager. |
Careful: actualmente means currently, not “actually”. Learn more in my guide to false friends in English and Spanish.
How to Talk About Your Work Experience in Spanish
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| He trabajado en el sector turístico durante seis años. | I have worked in the tourism sector for six years. |
| Era responsable de la atención al cliente. | I was responsible for customer service. |
| Me encargaba de gestionar las redes sociales. | I was in charge of managing social media. |
| Coordiné un equipo de diez personas. | I coordinated a team of ten people. |
| Uno de mis mayores logros fue aumentar las ventas un 20 %. | One of my biggest achievements was increasing sales by 20%. |
Grammar tip: combine the pretérito perfecto (he trabajado), the indefinido (coordiné) and the imperfecto(era, me encargaba) to tell your professional story.
Common Job Interview Questions in Spanish (and How to Answer Them)
| Question | Example answer |
|---|---|
| Hábleme de usted. (Tell me about yourself.) | Soy una persona organizada y con mucha experiencia en atención al cliente. Me encanta trabajar en equipo y aprender cosas nuevas. |
| ¿Por qué quiere trabajar con nosotros?(Why do you want to work with us?) | Me interesa mucho este puesto porque admiro el trabajo de su empresa en sostenibilidad y creo que puedo aportar mi experiencia. |
| ¿Cuáles son sus puntos fuertes? (What are your strengths?) | Mi punto fuerte es la capacidad de resolver problemas. Además, se me da bien comunicarme con clientes internacionales. |
| ¿Y sus puntos débiles? (And your weaknesses?) | A veces me cuesta delegar, pero estoy aprendiendo a confiar más en mi equipo. |
| ¿Dónde se ve dentro de cinco años?(Where do you see yourself in five years?) | Me gustaría seguir creciendo profesionalmente y asumir más responsabilidades dentro de la empresa. |
| ¿Cuáles son sus expectativas salariales?(What are your salary expectations?) | Mis expectativas están entre 30.000 y 35.000 euros brutos anuales, aunque estoy abierto/a a negociar. |
| ¿Cuándo podría incorporarse? (When could you start?) | Podría incorporarme a partir del 1 de diciembre. |
Spanish Phrases to Talk About Your Strengths and Skills
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Se me da bien… | I’m good at… |
| Soy una persona resolutiva / proactiva / flexible. | I’m a problem-solver / proactive / flexible. |
| Tengo facilidad para… | I have a talent for… |
| Creo que encajo bien en este puesto porque… | I think I’m a good fit for this position because… |
| Puedo aportar… | I can bring / contribute… |
What to Say If You Don’t Understand a Question in Spanish
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ¿Podría repetir la pregunta, por favor? | Could you repeat the question, please? |
| Perdone, ¿se refiere a…? | Sorry, do you mean…? |
| Es una buena pregunta. Déjeme pensarlo un momento. | That’s a good question. Let me think for a moment. |
How to End a Job Interview in Spanish
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Muchas gracias por su tiempo. | Thank you very much for your time. |
| Ha sido un placer conocerle. | It’s been a pleasure to meet you. |
| Quedo a la espera de sus noticias. | I look forward to hearing from you. |
Practise Your Spanish Job Interview with a Teacher
Knowing the phrases is the first step. Using them confidently under pressure is the real challenge, and that comes with practice.
A real success story: one of my students, Chang, prepared his CV and practised several mock interviews with me through role-plays. After a few interviews, he got a job at a multinational company in Colombia. You can read his story and others in my case studies.
If you have an interview coming up, discover my Spanish for Business classes or book your free trial class and let’s prepare it together.
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