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.
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Choose the correct response to complete each sentence.
1. When did you start your current ____________________ (meaning: job)?
Correct answer: position.
2. I left my last job because I felt that they didn't recognize my ____________________.
Correct answer: accomplishments.
3. I've always been a team ____________________. (meaning: I've always worked well with other people)
Correct answer: player.
4. I believe I'm a good ____________________ for this position.
Correct answer: fit.
5. Tell me a little about your ____________________ job. (meaning: your last job)
Correct answer: previous.
6. I developed strong communication skills ____________________ as a customer service representative.
Correct answer: while working.
7. What does "rep" stand for?
Correct answer: representative.
8. You should not discuss salary until the interviewer ____________________.
Correct answer: 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.
Correct answer: requirements.
10. Many employers value candidates who can ____________________ well.
Correct answer: handle pressure.
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💬 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