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Applying for Jobs vocabulary — C1

Job application vocabulary for a formal recruitment process, covering rapport, aptitude, an assessment centre, and a candidate's credentials.

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rapport
/ræˈpɔr/
A friendly, easy understanding between two people.
Example: There was instant rapport between the interviewer and me.
aptitude
/ˈæptəˌtud/
A natural ability that makes a particular kind of task easy for somebody to pick up.
Example: She shows real aptitude for spotting patterns in data.
articulate
/ɑrˈtɪkjəˌleɪt/
Able to express ideas clearly and fluently out loud.
Example: He is unusually articulate for someone so new here.
competency
/ˈkɑmpətɪnsi/
A specific skill or type of knowledge that an employer expects you to prove you have.
Example: The panel asked five competency questions about teamwork and conflict.
probe
/proʊb/
To ask further questions in order to get more detail about an answer someone has given.
Example: Good interviewers probe until they hear a concrete example.
assessment centre
A whole-day selection event where several candidates do group tasks and tests while recruiters watch.
Example: Half the shortlist got through the assessment centre to a final interview.
composure
/kəmˈpoʊʒər/
Calm control of your feelings and behaviour, especially in a difficult situation.
Example: She kept her composure even when asked a tricky question.
succinct
/səkˈsɪŋkt/
Said clearly and in few words.
Example: Try to give succinct answers rather than rambling.
deflect
/dɪˈflɛkt/
To avoid answering a difficult question directly, often by changing the subject.
Example: He tried to deflect the question about his weaknesses.
disposition
/ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
A person's natural qualities of character or temperament.
Example: Interviewers often look for a positive disposition.
credentials
/krəˈdɛnʃəlz/
The qualifications and proven record that show you are properly able to do a job.
Example: Check her credentials before you let her near the accounts.
portfolio
/pɔrtˈfoʊliˌoʊ/
A collection of your finished work that you show to prove what you can do.
Example: Bring your portfolio so they can see the packaging projects.
vetting
/ˈvɛtɪŋ/
Careful checking of a person's background before they are given a job.
Example: Security vetting can take several weeks for this role.
tailor
/ˈteɪlər/
To change something you have written so that it fits one particular job or reader.
Example: I always tailor my CV to the job advert.
track record
Everything a person has achieved in the past, seen as proof of what they can do.
Example: She has a strong track record of turning failing teams around.
endorsement
/ɛnˈdɔrsmənt/
A statement of support or approval, for example from a previous employer or on a professional network.
Example: She has several endorsements for her skills on LinkedIn.
exemplary
/ɪɡˈzɛmpləri/
Very good; an excellent example for others to follow.
Example: His exemplary track record impressed the panel.
meticulous
/məˈtɪkjələs/
Very careful and paying great attention to every detail.
Example: He was meticulous about checking every date on his CV.
gatekeeper
/ˈɡeɪtˌkipər/
A person or system that controls who is allowed to move forward in a process.
Example: The HR software acts as a gatekeeper, screening CVs automatically.