interview
/ˈɪntərˌvju/A formal meeting where an employer asks someone questions to decide if they suit a job.
Example: I was nervous before my interview, but it went well.
A214 words · Elementary
Applying for Jobs vocabulary — A2
Job application vocabulary for preparing for an interview, covering a handshake, an outfit, and the paperwork behind an application.
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14nervous
/ˈnɜrvəs/Feeling worried and afraid about something that will happen soon.
Example:
I always feel nervous before a job interview.
prepare
/priˈpɛr/To get everything ready before something happens.
Example:
I want to prepare some questions for the interview.
handshake
/ˈhændˌʃeɪk/A polite greeting where two people join their right palms and move them up and down.
Example:
The meeting started with a firm handshake.
invitation
/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/A message that asks someone to come to a place or an event.
Example:
I received an invitation to a second interview.
honest
/ˈɑnəst/Always telling the truth and never trying to trick other people.
Example:
Be honest about your skills when the manager asks.
smart
/smɑrt/Wearing clean, tidy clothes that look good and formal for work.
Example:
He looked really smart in his grey suit today.
waiting room
A quiet place with chairs where people sit until it is their turn.
Example:
Please take a seat in the waiting room until we are ready.
friendly
/ˈfrɛndli/Behaving in a kind and pleasant way towards other people.
Example:
Try to sound friendly and relaxed during the interview.
outfit
/ˈaʊtˌfɪt/A set of clothes worn together, especially for a particular occasion.
Example:
She chose a smart outfit for the interview.
application
/ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/A formal request to be considered for a job, usually made by filling in a form.
Example:
I sent my application for the marketing role yesterday.
apply
/əˈplaɪ/To ask officially for a job by sending your details.
Example:
I want to apply for the job in Leeds.
advert
/ˈædvərt/A short notice that tells people about a job or a product.
Example:
I'm answering an advert for a weekend job.
reference
/ˈrɛfərəns/A letter from a past boss that says how good a worker you are.
Example:
My old boss is writing me a reference.
