Quick answer
The most effective way to prepare is targeted practice with a coach who simulates real interviews and gives you specific feedback. Anna Baran helps you structure strong answers (using methods like STAR), handle tricky questions, and speak with confidence under pressure. Sessions are one-to-one, online, and built around the exact roles and companies you are targeting.
Cambridge CELTA certified Business English coach. Anna helps international professionals — engineers, managers, finance specialists, consultants — communicate with confidence in interviews, presentations, and high-stakes meetings.
Clients in Romania, Italy, Germany, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, France, the UK, Switzerland, and across Europe and beyond.
Why It Matters
Interviews in English are where careers are won or lost. The research shows just how much is at stake:
About 1 in 4 people worldwide speak English at a useful level, and a growing number of multinationals have made English their official corporate language.
Romania ranks 12th out of 116 countries for English proficiency, placing it firmly in the “High Proficiency” band.
In a 2024 global Pearson survey, most professionals said strong English skills directly improve their earning potential and access to better jobs.
You're not alone
Even highly qualified professionals struggle with job interviews in English. These are the most common reasons — and all of them can be fixed.
Your mind goes blank when asked 'Tell me about yourself' — even though you know exactly what to say in your own language.
Your tone, filler words, and phrasing make you sound less confident than you actually are — interviewers notice.
You answer the question technically correctly but don't leave a strong impression because the language is flat.
Professional self-promotion feels uncomfortable in English, especially when cultural norms around confidence differ.
What we practise together
Every session is built around real interview scenarios in your industry. No generic scripts — only coaching that applies directly to your situation.
Craft a polished, confident introduction that clearly communicates your professional story in 90 seconds.
Master the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to give structured, compelling answers to any question.
Learn how to frame both honestly and professionally — and how to turn vulnerability into credibility.
Prepare smart, role-specific questions that signal engagement and strategic thinking.
Improve how you sound — not just what you say. We work on clarity, pace, and removing hesitation language.
Ensure you're using the right terminology for your sector — tech, finance, consulting, law, or any other field.
Also preparing for a promotion? Read the Interview English guide
What you gain
After working together, these are the practical skills you'll take into every future interview.
Walk into your next interview with a prepared, practised answer bank
Speak clearly and confidently without freezing or over-thinking
Structure every answer using proven frameworks
Use professional vocabulary that fits your industry
Leave a strong, memorable impression on interviewers
Know how to follow up professionally after the interview
How to work with Anna
Choose the format that fits your timeline — from a single mock interview session to a full preparation programme.
Full interview simulations with real-time feedback on language, structure, tone, and delivery.
We build and refine your answers to the questions most likely to come up in your specific role and industry.
A structured 3-month programme for professionals who need to reach interview-ready level and beyond.
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Anna Baran holds a Cambridge CELTA qualification and has coached 500+ professionals across 20+ countries. Her coaching focuses on real communication — not textbook exercises — so you're always preparing for the actual situations you'll face.
Common Questions
Honest answers to the questions international professionals ask about English interview coaching.
Effective preparation combines three things: (1) building a bank of polished STAR-method answers for common behavioural questions, (2) practising answers out loud in real-time interview simulations rather than just reading them, and (3) drilling the specific vocabulary and phrasing your industry uses. The Career Accelerator and 1:1 coaching with Anna Baran focus on exactly these three areas, with weekly mock interviews and feedback.
Yes. Anna coaches international professionals in engineering, finance, IT, consulting, operations, and many other fields. Sessions cover technical vocabulary, explaining complex concepts simply, walking through projects in English, and answering technical follow-up questions confidently.
Most professionals feel meaningfully more confident after 4–6 sessions if they have an interview coming up soon. For deeper preparation — including salary negotiation, multiple-round interviews, or executive-level conversations — the 3-month Career Accelerator gives you time to rehearse repeatedly and build lasting fluency.
Yes. Salary negotiation in English is one of the trickiest moments for non-native speakers because the wrong tone can feel rude or weak. Anna includes negotiation language, scripts, and live practice in interview coaching — covering counter-offers, benefits discussions, and follow-up emails.
Yes — coaching is 100% online and Anna works with professionals from 20+ countries, including Italy, Germany, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, France, the UK, Switzerland, and beyond. Sessions are scheduled around your time zone.
Anna offers focused express interview coaching for urgent preparation. You can book a consultation and an emergency 1:1 session within 24–48 hours when slots are available. Email or WhatsApp directly for fastest response.