Speedrun mission · Berlin Video Call

Berlin Operations Interview

Can you finish your Berlin job interview in time?

Level A2–B2100 s limit5 goals
▶ Play this missionFree · 100 seconds · voice or text

You’re on a video call with an HR manager in Berlin about an operations coordinator role at an international logistics company. The interview is nearly over, and the manager has another call soon. You need to introduce yourself, talk about your experience, and explain why you want the job before time runs out.

Job interviews can feel especially stressful in English when you have to think of clear answers quickly. In this free Speedrun Mission, you have 100 seconds to cover five goals, including a salary expectation and a question for the manager. You can invent your details; focus on saying what you mean out loud.

What you need to say

  1. Introduce yourself
    • “My name is Deniz, and I live in Berlin.”
    • “I'm called Alex, and I'm based in Hamburg.”
    • “You can call me Sam. I'm from Madrid.”
  2. Describe your work experience
    • “I worked in logistics for two years.”
    • “In my previous role, I handled customer orders.”
    • “I coordinated delivery schedules at my last job.”
  3. Say why you want this role
    • “I'm interested in this role because I enjoy organizing work.”
    • “I applied because I want to grow in operations.”
    • “This position is a good fit for my skills.”
  4. Give your salary expectation
    • “My salary expectation is 42,000 euros gross per year.”
    • “I'm expecting around 3,500 euros per month.”
    • “My range is 40,000 to 45,000 euros annually.”
  5. Ask the manager a question
    • “Could you tell me about the team?”
    • “What training would I get in the first month?”
    • “What are the next steps after this interview?”

Sample answers — your own words count too.

Key vocabulary

operations coordinator
a person who organizes day-to-day operations
logistics
the planning and movement of goods
previous role
a job you had before
delivery schedule
a plan for when deliveries happen
customer orders
requests from customers to buy goods
salary expectation
the pay you hope to receive
gross per year
annual pay before tax
salary range
a lower and upper pay figure
next steps
what happens after this stage

Tips for this situation

  • Start with your name and location: “I’m Alex, and I’m based in Hamburg.”
  • Give one concrete example of your experience: “I coordinated delivery schedules at my last job.”
  • Link your interest to the work: “I enjoy organizing work and solving problems.”
  • Make your salary expectation clear by including a currency and time period: “Around 42,000 euros gross per year.”
  • Keep one question ready for the end: “What are the next steps after this interview?”

How Speedrun Mission works

  1. 1Tap play and sign up in seconds — it's free.
  2. 2The hr manager speaks English; answer by holding the mic (or type).
  3. 3Cover every goal before the 100-second clock runs out, then share your time.

Frequently asked questions

How do I introduce myself in an English job interview?

Keep it brief: give your name, say where you’re based, and add a detail about your work if there’s time. For example, “I’m Sam, and I’m based in Madrid. I’ve worked in logistics for two years.” In this mission, you can invent your name and location.

How can I describe my work experience in English?

Name a previous role or industry, then mention one duty you handled. You could say, “In my previous role, I handled customer orders,” or “I coordinated delivery schedules.” A short, specific answer is easier to say clearly than a long list of responsibilities.

How do I give a salary expectation in English?

State an amount or range, the currency, and whether you mean per month or per year. For example, “My range is 40,000 to 45,000 euros per year.” You can use an invented figure in the mission, but make the time period clear to avoid confusion.

What question should I ask at the end of an English job interview?

Ask something relevant to the role or hiring process that the manager can answer briefly. “Could you tell me about the team?” and “What are the next steps after this interview?” both work. Choose one question you can say comfortably before the call ends.

Can you finish your Berlin job interview in time?

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