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Topic: Job Interview Vocabulary 1



This is an exercise to help you learn & practice some of the common words, terms, and expressions used during a job interview. Hopefully it will help you get the job that you always wanted.

Choose the best response to complete each of the sentences below.


1. When did you start your current ____________________ ( = job)?
  position
  place
  work

2. I left my last job because I felt that they didn't recognize my ____________________.
  accomplishments
  accommodations
  acclimation

3. I've always been a team ____________________. ( = I've always worked well with other people)
  play
  worker
  player

4. I believe I'm a good ____________________ for this position.
  fitness
  fit
  man

5. Tell me a little about your ____________________ job ( = your last job).
  past
  finished
  previous

6. I developed good communication skills ____________________ as a customer service representative.
  while working
  when working
  by working

7. What does "rep" stand for?
  representative
  republican
  reprimand

8. You shouldn't discuss salary until the interviewer ____________________ ( = starts talking about it).
  brings up
  brings it on
  brings it up

9. An interviewer might ask you what your "salary ____________________" are. This is the formal way of asking how much money you require.
  needs
  requirements
  desires

10. Many companies want to hire someone who can ____________________ well.
  take pressure/stress
  handle pressure/stress
  get pressure/stress


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VOCABULARY REVIEW: Job interview

Need to learn or review some useful words and phrases that are often used during job interviews? We've got you covered!

Strengths
Skills or qualities you perform well.
Example: One of my strengths is problem-solving under pressure.

Weaknesses
Areas where you need improvement.
Example: My main weakness is delegating tasks, but I'm working on it.

Relevant experience
Work experience directly related to the job.
Example: I have relevant experience in customer support.

Skill set
A combination of abilities and knowledge.
Example: My skill set includes data analysis and teamwork.

Qualifications
Education, certifications, and training.
Example: My qualifications match the job requirements.

Career goals
Long-term professional objectives.
Example: My career goals include moving into leadership.

Professional background
Your work history and experience.
Example: My professional background is in marketing.

Transferable skills
Skills useful in different roles or industries.
Example: Communication is a transferable skill.

Problem-solving skills
Ability to find effective solutions.
Example: I demonstrated problem-solving skills during a system outage.

Team player
Someone who works well with others.
Example: I consider myself a team player.


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