Practice job interview vocabulary with this exercise. The terms here reflect the language of the hiring process — from application and screening to final interviews and job offers.
💬 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
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Choose the correct response to complete each sentence.
1. I had a good working relationship with my ____________________ (meaning: boss).
Correct answer: supervisor.
2. During an interview, you might be asked to describe how you ____________________ (meaning: resolved) a difficult situation.
Correct answer: dealt with.
3. We need someone who can work under minimum ____________________.
Correct answer: supervision.
4. Instead of using the word "difficult" to describe something, you should use a more positive word like:
Correct answer: challenging.
5. Is there an ___________________ of which you are particularly proud?
Correct answer: achievement.
6. An interviewer may ask about both your strengths and your ____________________.
Correct answer: weaknesses.
7. I was ___________________ for developing the company's intranet.
Correct answer: responsible.
8. Some of my ____________________ included helping customers, filing complaints, and handling emergencies.
Correct answer: duties or responsibilities.
9. When someone asks you to "outline your experience" they want you to:
Correct answer: talk about your experience.
10. Activities pursued in your free time are known as ____________________ activities.