# Applying for Jobs Essentials

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- CEFR: A2 (Elementary)
- Theme: Work & Career
- Words: 14
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Job application vocabulary for preparing for an interview, covering a handshake, an outfit, and the paperwork behind an application.

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## Word list

* **interview** /ˈɪntərˌvju/: A formal meeting where an employer asks someone questions to decide if they suit a job. — “I was nervous before my **interview**, but it went well.”
* **nervous** /ˈnɜrvəs/: Feeling worried and afraid about something that will happen soon. — “I always feel **nervous** before a job interview.”
* **prepare** /priˈpɛr/: To get everything ready before something happens. — “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. — “The meeting started with a firm **handshake**.”
* **invitation** /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/: A message that asks someone to come to a place or an event. — “I received an **invitation** to a second interview.”
* **honest** /ˈɑnəst/: Always telling the truth and never trying to trick other people. — “Be **honest** about your skills when the manager asks.”
* **smart** /smɑrt/: Wearing clean, tidy clothes that look good and formal for work. — “He looked really **smart** in his grey suit today.”
* **waiting room**: A quiet place with chairs where people sit until it is their turn. — “Please take a seat in the **waiting room** until we are ready.”
* **friendly** /ˈfrɛndli/: Behaving in a kind and pleasant way towards other people. — “Try to sound **friendly** and relaxed during the interview.”
* **outfit** /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/: A set of clothes worn together, especially for a particular occasion. — “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. — “I sent my **application** for the marketing role yesterday.”
* **apply** /əˈplaɪ/: To ask officially for a job by sending your details. — “I want to **apply** for the job in Leeds.”
* **advert** /ˈædvərt/: A short notice that tells people about a job or a product. — “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. — “My old boss is writing me a **reference**.”

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