B116 words · Intermediate

Applying for Jobs vocabulary — B1

Job application vocabulary for the interview itself, covering eye contact, a first impression, and how a candidate describes a strength or a weakness.

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interviewer
/ˈɪntərˌvjuər/
The person who asks the questions when someone is being considered for a job.
Example: The interviewer wants to know about my last role.
confident
/ˈkɑnfədənt/
Sure that you can do something well, and not afraid to show it.
Example: She sounded confident when she talked about her plans.
suitable
/ˈsutəbəl/
Right or good enough for a particular job or purpose.
Example: This candidate looks suitable for the role we advertised.
first impression
The opinion you form about someone in the few seconds after you meet them.
Example: Wear something smart, because the first impression really counts.
strength
/strɛŋkθ/
Something you are good at, which you can talk about to show why you suit a job.
Example: The interviewer asked me to describe my greatest strength.
weakness
/ˈwiknəs/
A part of your character or ability that is not good enough and needs work.
Example: She admitted that impatience is her biggest weakness at work.
eye contact
Looking directly into someone's eyes while you talk to them.
Example: Keep good eye contact with the interviewer.
appropriate
/əˈproʊpriət/
Right or suitable for a particular situation.
Example: Wear something appropriate for a job interview.
outcome
/ˈaʊtˌkʌm/
The result of a process, such as an interview.
Example: I'm still waiting to hear the outcome of my interview.
recruiter
/rɪˈkrutər/
A person whose job is to find and choose people for jobs.
Example: The recruiter called to arrange a second interview.
role
/roʊl/
The job or position that someone has within a company.
Example: Tell me about your last role as a shop assistant.
experience
/ɪkˈspɪriəns/
The knowledge and ability you gain from doing a job or activity over a long time.
Example: She has ten years of experience in customer service.
qualification
/ˌkwɑləfəˈkeɪʃən/
An exam pass or course result that shows you are able to do a certain job.
Example: This job needs a teaching qualification and two years of practice.
advertise
/ˈædvərˌtaɪz/
To tell people publicly, for example in a paper or online, that a job is free.
Example: They'll advertise the post next Monday.
fill in
To write the needed details onto a form.
Example: Please fill in this form before your interview starts.
hand in
To give a finished piece of work or a document to someone in charge.
Example: You must hand in your application before Friday afternoon.