English for Job Interviews in Brussels (1-to-1) | Mock Interviews + STAR
English for Job Interviews in Brussels (1-to-1 coaching)
If your interview is in English, “good English” is not enough. You need clear answers, strong STAR stories, and the ability to handle follow-up questions without freezing. We train your real interview — and we rehearse until it sounds natural.
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Why Brussels makes interviews different
Brussels is a multilingual market. Many roles are English-first (EU, NGOs, international firms), but hiring panels often include non-native speakers, mixed accents, and fast follow-ups. Your job is to sound clear, structured, and credible in English — especially when you are under pressure.
What usually blocks strong candidates
- Answers start well… then you get lost mid-sentence.
- You know what you mean, but you can’t find the words quickly enough.
- Your story is good, but it sounds messy (no structure).
- Follow-up questions trigger panic and “empty pauses”.
- Pronunciation issues reduce clarity (even with good grammar).
What we build instead
- A clean introduction (“Tell me about yourself”) tailored to the role.
- 6–10 STAR stories in English (results, numbers, decisions).
- Role vocabulary that sounds natural (not translated).
- Techniques to buy time and clarify questions professionally.
- A final full mock interview that feels like the real thing.
How 1-to-1 English interview coaching works
1) Diagnostic + goals
We start with a short mock interview. I spot your biggest risk points: clarity, structure, speed, vocabulary, pronunciation, and the moments where your brain “switches back” to your native language.
2) A roadmap for your real situations
We build a plan based on your job description and your background. This is not “general English”. Everything is tied to your role, your sector, and your interview format (HR, technical, panel, final).
3) Focused sessions (speaking-first)
We train the exact questions you will face — including variations and follow-ups. You practise out loud, repeatedly, until your answers come out without translation.
4) Feedback + progress tracking
You get direct, practical feedback: what to change, what to cut, what to simplify. We track improvements in clarity, speed, and confidence — and we run a final rehearsal close to the interview date.
| Interview part | What you practise |
|---|---|
| Intro | Your “Tell me about yourself” built for the role (tight, confident, relevant). |
| Behavioural | STAR answers for conflict, leadership, priorities, failure, pressure, feedback. |
| Role/sector | Vocabulary + explanations that sound professional (EU/NGO/corporate). |
| Follow-ups | Handling pressure questions, clarifying politely, buying time, staying in control. |
| Closing | Your questions to the interviewer + a clean, professional follow-up message. |
Common Brussels interview scenarios
Your plan adapts to the role and sector — but these are the most common patterns we prepare for in Brussels.
Examples
- EU/NGO: competency questions, panel format, concise structured answers.
- Consulting/corporate: impact stories, stakeholder management, prioritisation.
- Tech: explaining projects, trade-offs, decision-making, teamwork.
- Operations/sales: negotiation language, objection handling, clarity.
Online or in-person
- Online works best for recording + reviewing your mock interview.
- In-person in Brussels can be arranged when it makes sense for logistics.
Tutor vs school vs marketplace: what changes your results
Interview performance is not about “more classes”. It’s about targeted practice under pressure, with fast feedback. Here is what typically changes outcomes.
| Option | Works well for | Where it often fails for interviews |
|---|---|---|
| Language school | Long-term improvement, broader English goals. | Too general, slower pace, less time on real mock interviews and follow-ups. |
| Marketplace tutor | Flexible scheduling, budget options. | Quality varies; not always interview-specialised; limited methodology and proof. |
| Interview-specific coaching (1-to-1) | Fast preparation, high stakes, clear deliverables. | Requires intensity (speaking practice, repetition, recording). |
Packages (simple, outcome-driven)
We keep it straightforward. The right option depends on your timeline and interview stage.
Interview Sprint (most common)
- Diagnostic mock interview + feedback
- Core answers: intro + STAR stories
- Role vocabulary + follow-up handling
- Final rehearsal close to the interview date
Best when your interview is in the next 1–4 weeks.
Interview Fast-Track (urgent)
- Immediate mock interview
- Priority drilling on your biggest weaknesses
- Short, repeatable answer structures
- Pressure Q&A simulation
Best when you have days, not weeks.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I prepare for an English job interview in Brussels?
Start with a recorded mock interview to identify your biggest language risks. Then build 6–10 STAR stories in English, practise role vocabulary, rehearse common questions with follow-ups, and finish with a final full simulation. This is the fastest way to improve clarity and confidence before the date.
Do I need French or Dutch if the interview is in English?
It depends on the employer and role. Many EU/NGO/international jobs interview in English and use it daily. Some local-facing roles expect French and/or Dutch. If your process is in English, we focus on making your English sound structured, confident, and professional.
How many sessions do I need?
Most candidates feel a strong change in 2–5 sessions if we prioritise: your intro, STAR stories, role vocabulary, and one full mock interview. With more time, we can add deeper pronunciation and advanced follow-up training.
Is this Business English?
Interview coaching overlaps with Business English, but it is much more specific and intense. We train the answers you must say, in the style interviewers expect, and we rehearse until it sounds natural under pressure.
Online or in-person in Brussels?
Online works extremely well because we can record and review your performance. In-person in Brussels can be arranged when it makes sense for your schedule and logistics.