Get that New Job
Do you want to get a new job, but hate the interview process? Do you worry that your accent will affect the hiring process? You are right that people may notice an accent. Dianne Markley, a professor at the University of North Texas at Denton points out that sometimes “a person can speak flawless English, but an accent [can] cause him or her to be seen as someone who can't do the job.” Most companies should understand the importance of diversity and welcome it in their workplaces (If they don’t do you really want to be working there?), but sometimes subconscious bias plays a part in hiring decisions.
If you are concerned, English Accent Tutor can help you prepare for that first-round phone interview to make sure you’re being hired based on only your qualifications. We will perform portions of your session over the phone to ensure your speech is clear without someone needing visual cues to understand you. We will hold mock interviews so you will be prepared to respond to typical questions that may be asked of you. You will be able to listen to recordings of your responses and learn how to make them more clear and concise. You can do all of this while simultaneously learning to improve your accent so you can feel confident that your interviewers will focus on your skills and experience, not your accent.
If you are concerned, English Accent Tutor can help you prepare for that first-round phone interview to make sure you’re being hired based on only your qualifications. We will perform portions of your session over the phone to ensure your speech is clear without someone needing visual cues to understand you. We will hold mock interviews so you will be prepared to respond to typical questions that may be asked of you. You will be able to listen to recordings of your responses and learn how to make them more clear and concise. You can do all of this while simultaneously learning to improve your accent so you can feel confident that your interviewers will focus on your skills and experience, not your accent.
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*Quotation from: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/accents-and-hiring-decisions
For more information visit: http://northtexan.unt.edu/archives/w00/accents.htm |