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Interviews vocabulary — A1

Interview vocabulary for the day of the interview itself, covering a suit, a shirt, a tie, and how to smile with confidence.

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  1. question

    /ˈkwɛstʃən/

    A sentence that you say when you want someone to tell you something.

    Example: May I ask you a quick question about the job?

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  2. suit

    /sut/

    A jacket and trousers, or a jacket and skirt, made of the same cloth.

    Example: He's wearing a dark suit to the interview.

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  3. early

    /ˈɜrli/

    Before the usual or planned time.

    Example: I always arrive early for job interviews.

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  4. ready

    /ˈrɛdi/

    Prepared and able to do something now.

    Example: I'm ready for my interview at ten o'clock.

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  5. wait

    /weɪt/

    To stay in one place until a person comes or something happens.

    Example: Please wait here until they call your name.

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  6. smile

    /smaɪl/

    The happy look you make with your mouth when you are pleased or friendly.

    Example: She gave a warm smile and shook his hand.

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  7. shirt

    /ʃɜrt/

    A piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with a collar and buttons.

    Example: He wore a clean white shirt to the interview.

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  8. tie

    /taɪ/

    A long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck with a shirt, knotted at the front.

    Example: She helped him choose a blue tie for his interview.

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  9. clean

    /klin/

    Not dirty; neat and tidy in appearance.

    Example: Make sure your shoes are clean for the interview.

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  10. ask

    /æsk/

    To say something to someone because you want to know something.

    Example: The manager will ask you some questions.

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