I had a job interview yesterday.
'Colloquio' = kol-LO-kwyo — three syllables. Stress on the second. 'Ieri' = YEH-ree — two syllables.
Share when someone asks about your job search or when you want to open a conversation about your professional situation. 'Colloquio' is the standard Italian word for a job interview.
'Colloquio di lavoro' = 'job interview' — 'colloquio' literally means 'conversation/dialogue.' 'Ho avuto' = passato prossimo of 'avere' (to have). The word 'intervista' in Italian refers to journalistic interviews — not job interviews.
Com'è andato il colloquio?
How did the interview go?
Natural follow-up question — shows interest in the outcome.
Sono al secondo giro di selezione.
I'm at the second round of the selection process.
Multi-stage interview process — common in corporate Italian hiring.
Mi hanno fatto una proposta.
They made me an offer.
The hoped-for outcome — positive result of the interview process.
Italian hiring processes are often longer than northern European or American standards. Multiple rounds ('giri'), extended waiting periods, and informal networks ('conoscenze') play a major role. Patience is genuinely needed.