ネイティブっぽく見える動詞の選び方【面接編】
英語面接で「えっと… I did…」ばかりになってしまう人へ。
動詞を変えるだけで、自信があるように聞こえるんです！
❌ 面接でよくある「もったいない」動詞
- do / did：抽象的で説得力がない
- make：何をどう作ったかが伝わらない
- help：受け身に聞こえてしまうことも
🧩 これらは「具体的でポジティブな動詞」に言い換えるのがコツ！
✅ ネイティブっぽく聞こえる！おすすめ動詞とフレーズ例
🔹 do → handle / manage / lead
- ✘ I did customer service at a café.
- ✔ I handled customer service tasks and supported daily operations.
🔹 help → assist / support / collaborate
- ✘ I helped my coworkers during busy times.
- ✔ I collaborated with team members to keep service running smoothly.
🔹 make → create / prepare / design / improve
- ✘ I made a menu for the shop.
- ✔ I created a new menu layout to improve customer experience.
🔹 work → contribute / operate / coordinate
- ✘ I worked at the front desk.
- ✔ I operated the front desk, managed check-ins, and assisted with guest requests.
🗣 よくある面接質問 × 動詞の使い方例
Q: Tell me about your previous job.
→ I managed the register, assisted customers, and kept the store organized.
→ I managed the register, assisted customers, and kept the store organized.
Q: How did you handle a busy shift?
→ I prioritized tasks, communicated with the team, and stayed calm under pressure.
→ I prioritized tasks, communicated with the team, and stayed calm under pressure.
Q: What was your role in the team?
→ I supported my teammates and took initiative when extra help was needed.
→ I supported my teammates and took initiative when extra help was needed.
🎯 面接で「印象アップ」する動詞の特徴
- 具体性がある（何をしたかイメージしやすい）
- 能動的に聞こえる（受け身じゃない）
- 前向きな印象がある（積極性・成長意欲を感じさせる）
💡まとめ：伝えたい内容は同じでも、動詞で印象が変わる！
言い回しを少し変えるだけで、
「ちゃんと話せる人だな」→「信頼できそう！」にレベルアップできます 💪
「ちゃんと話せる人だな」→「信頼できそう！」にレベルアップできます 💪