Stop Saying I Work in a Company — How to Describe Your Job Like a Professional

How to Describe Your Job Professionally in English (Networking, Interviews & Work Settings)

Do you freeze when someone asks, “What do you do?”
If you feel unprofessional, vague, or unsure when talking about your job in English — even though you have skills, experience, and responsibilities — this lesson will transform the way you speak. Today, you’ll learn how to describe your job clearly, confidently, and professionally in any situation.

In this Simply Talk English lesson, Alex and Emma teach you the exact formulas, vocabulary, and patterns native speakers use when introducing themselves at networking events, job interviews, business meetings, or casual conversations. No more saying “I work in a company.” Today, you’ll sound like a real professional.

By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to introduce yourself with clarity, express your value, talk about your responsibilities and achievements, and make a strong first impression every time.

⭐ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why “I work in a company” sounds unprofessional
• The correct prepositions (“work at,” “work for,” “work in”)
• How to introduce your job at three levels: basic, intermediate, advanced
• How to describe your industry, specialization, and expertise
• Professional vocabulary for multiple fields (tech, marketing, finance, healthcare, etc.)
• How to talk about responsibilities and achievements
• How to express current projects, passions, and goals
• A complete example of a powerful professional introduction
• A step-by-step challenge to create your own introduction
• The most common mistakes learners make — and how to avoid them

🎯 Perfect for:

• Beginners and intermediate learners
• Job seekers, professionals, students, and business travelers
• Anyone who needs English for interviews, networking, or meetings
• Learners who want clear, modern, professional English
• Daily fluency, shadowing, and confidence practice

🧠 How to use this lesson

• Practice each sentence out loud
• Build your introduction step by step (level 1 → level 2 → level 3)
• Add your responsibilities, achievements, and specialization
• Repeat your introduction 10+ times until it feels natural
• Use it in real conversations this week

💬 Practice with us!

In the comments, write your professional introduction using today’s formulas.
Example:
“I’m a digital marketing manager at a tech company, specializing in content strategy and SEO.”
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