The word “immigrant” gets a bad wrap.
Credit to: Dan Mian
Original post below:
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The word “immigrant” gets a bad wrap.
My Dad moved to the UK from Pakistan at 12 years old.
He hardly knew any English.
But he adapted and thrived.
From passing all of his exams at school.
To protecting NHS hospitals from cyber attacks today.
Resilience & determination > perfect language skills.
Interviewers, you need to be more inclusive.
Especially when candidates don't speak perfect English.
Here's how:
1️⃣ Slow Down & Simplify Your Speech
→ Avoid overly complex language.
→ Be aware of your pacing and accent.
2️⃣ Be Patient
→ Silence and pauses are okay.
→ Allow candidates time to think before they answer.
3️⃣ Ask Open-Ended Questions
→ Let them share experiences in their own words
→ Don't focus solely on technical jargon.
Job seekers, if English isn’t your first language...
Here’s how to build confidence in interviews:
1️⃣ Practice, Practise, Practise
→ Record interview questions & answers outloud.
→ Listen to yourself and ask others to review.
2️⃣ Emphasise Your Strengths
→ Knowing languages is a strength, not a weakness.
→ Adaptability, resilience, cultural competence & more!
3️⃣ Don’t Apologise
→ Be proud of your English.
→ Focus on what you can bring to the role.
The next time you hear someone speaking “broken” English.
Check your privilege.
Remember they’re likely speaking in their second, third, or even fourth language.
That’s not a weakness.
It’s a skill.
Cut them some slack.
Appreciate the effort.
______________
Lost for words? How To Speak will help you find them and own them.
Credit to: Dan Mian
Original post below:
⬇ ⬇ ⬇
The word “immigrant” gets a bad wrap.
My Dad moved to the UK from Pakistan at 12 years old.
He hardly knew any English.
But he adapted and thrived.
From passing all of his exams at school.
To protecting NHS hospitals from cyber attacks today.
Resilience & determination > perfect language skills.
Interviewers, you need to be more inclusive.
Especially when candidates don't speak perfect English.
Here's how:
1️⃣ Slow Down & Simplify Your Speech
→ Avoid overly complex language.
→ Be aware of your pacing and accent.
2️⃣ Be Patient
→ Silence and pauses are okay.
→ Allow candidates time to think before they answer.
3️⃣ Ask Open-Ended Questions
→ Let them share experiences in their own words
→ Don't focus solely on technical jargon.
Job seekers, if English isn’t your first language...
Here’s how to build confidence in interviews:
1️⃣ Practice, Practise, Practise
→ Record interview questions & answers outloud.
→ Listen to yourself and ask others to review.
2️⃣ Emphasise Your Strengths
→ Knowing languages is a strength, not a weakness.
→ Adaptability, resilience, cultural competence & more!
3️⃣ Don’t Apologise
→ Be proud of your English.
→ Focus on what you can bring to the role.
The next time you hear someone speaking “broken” English.
Check your privilege.
Remember they’re likely speaking in their second, third, or even fourth language.
That’s not a weakness.
It’s a skill.
Cut them some slack.
Appreciate the effort.
______________
Lost for words? How To Speak will help you find them and own them.
