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Job Interview Vocabulary 1

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A vocabulary exercise covering the language of job interviews. These terms appear in job postings, interview questions, and professional self-presentations — essential for anyone job-hunting in English.



💬 Useful phrases
“Could you tell me more about the day-to-day responsibilities?” — asking for a clearer picture of what the role involves in practice
“I'm particularly proud of a project where I...” — introducing a specific achievement to showcase relevant experience
“One of my key strengths is my ability to...” — confidently presenting a skill that directly supports your candidacy
“I work best in environments where...” — describing your preferred working style to show self-awareness
“I'd describe my management style as...” — explaining how you lead or collaborate with a team
“What does success look like in this role?” — a smart question showing genuine interest in meeting expectations
“I'm looking for a role where I can grow professionally by...” — articulating clear career goals to demonstrate ambition
“In my previous role, I was responsible for...” — setting context before describing a specific responsibility or achievement


READY TO PRACTICE? LET’S GO!

Choose the correct response to complete each sentence.

1. When did you start your current ____________________ ( = job)?
2. I left my last job because I felt that they didn't recognize my ____________________.
3. I've always been a team ____________________. ( = I've always worked well with other people)
4. I believe I'm a good ____________________ for this position.
5. Tell me a little about your ____________________ job ( = your last job).
6. I developed good communication skills ____________________ as a customer service representative.
7. What does "rep" stand for?
8. You shouldn't discuss salary until the interviewer ____________________ ( = starts talking about it).
9. An interviewer might ask you what your "salary ____________________" are. This is the formal way of asking how much money you require.
10. Many companies want to hire someone who can ____________________ well.




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