Border Patrol Officer Mock Interview
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Question 27 of 40
We prefer that our border patrol officers be multi-lingual. Which languages do you speak?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Depending on where you are applying, preference usually goes to those candidates with a second language or more. In the United States, Spanish is preferred as a second language, whereas in Canada, French is the preferred second language. You can keep your answer brief and be sure to rate your skills in each language as beginner, conversational, or fluent. If you have additional language skills, ensure that they are highlighted on your resume.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am fluent in English and conversational in Spanish. I understand the importance of speaking a second language, and for that reason, I am also taking courses in French. Currently, I am a beginner."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am fluent in English and am currently practicing Spanish. I would rate myself as a beginner in Spanish. Are there any other languages you prefer that I study?"
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"As an experienced border patrol officer, I understand the importance of speaking multiple languages. I am fluent in English, French, and Spanish. Currently, I am teaching myself Cantonese."
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Focus on describing the languages you speak and your skill level in each. Be sure to highlight language courses you are currently studying, showing the interviewer that you value learning other cultures and languages and strive for professional growth.
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I am only fluent in English, but I took Spanish in school from 8th grade to my junior year in college. I would say that I am able to hold a basic conversation with a Spanish speaker.
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Avoid burying the lead. I have reworded your response for impact.
"I am conversational in Spanish and fluent in English. I studied Spanish in school from 8th grade, all the way to my junior year in college."
Anonymous Answer
I, of course, speak English, and I speak a little Spanish. To be honest, this is a skill that I look forward to expanding upon.
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Linguistic skills are always welcome, so, learning Spanish is a great goal! Any thoughts on how/when you would want to pursue this target?
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I only speak English but am willing to learn a second language.
Rachelle's Feedback
If this is a requirement (often it's Spanish, depending on your location), be sure to express tangible steps that you are ready to take or have already taken to get you to this goal.
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