Soft Skills & Emotional Intelligence for Job Interviews | Easy English + Real Examples l EP. 83

In our previous episode, we talked about AI Job Interview English and how to show your AI skills in simple, clear sentences.
Today, we continue that journey by focusing on something even more important for 2025 job interviews:
✨ Soft Skills & Emotional Intelligence (EQ).

In this lesson, you’ll learn simple, practical English expressions that show teamwork, empathy, self-awareness, conflict resolution, and strong communication — all in beginner–friendly English.

📘 Download the Free PDF (Vocabulary + Expressions + Practice)
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🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

What “soft skills” really mean in today’s job market

Easy English phrases to show emotional intelligence (EQ)

The 4 EQ pillars:

Self-awareness

Self-management

Empathy

Relationship skills

High-EQ answers for common interview questions

“Repeat after me” practice you can follow immediately

Real interview role-play with Brendy & Annie

How to stay calm, confident, and professional in English

Cultural tips for U.S.-style interviews

🔥 Key Interview Expressions from This Lesson

“I stay calm and focus on the problem, not the person.”

“I try to understand the other person’s point of view.”

“I look for solutions instead of blame.”

“I communicate clearly with my team.”

“I adapt quickly when plans change.”

⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 Intro + Last episode recap
0:26 What EQ & Soft Skills mean
0:55 4 EQ domains explained
1:14 Self-awareness
1:37 Self-management
1:58 Empathy
2:07 Relationship skills
2:19 Emotions-first brain
3:06 Phineas Gage example
3:35 EQ benefits (school & work)
4:12 Why EQ matters for leaders
4:46 High-EQ interview answers
5:10 Repeat-after-me practice
5:36 Conflict role-play
6:11 Venting myth explained
6:32 How to handle anger
6:52 High-EQ feedback (HAIL)
8:18 Golden Circle: Start with WHY
9:27 Emotional contagion
9:57 3 EQ habits (stress, sleep, caffeine)
10:56 Final reflection
11:19 Outro + Free PDF

🎯 Who This Lesson is For

Beginner–intermediate English learners

Job seekers preparing for interviews in English

Students and professionals who want better communication skills

Anyone who wants to improve confidence, clarity, and emotional intelligence

🧠 Why EQ Matters More in 2025

Companies are looking for people who can:

Stay calm under pressure

Work well with others

Manage emotions

Communicate clearly

Solve problems

Handle conflict professionally

This episode teaches you how to show all of that in simple English.

🎧 If You Missed the Previous Episode (Highly Recommended!)

EP.82 — AI Job Interview English: How to Show Your AI Skills in Simple English (2025)
Perfect for anyone who wants to explain modern tools and workflows clearly in interviews.

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