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Topic: Job Interview Vocabulary 2

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. I had a good working relationship with my ____________________ ( = boss).
  supervisor
  superior
  superintendent

2. During an interview, you might be asked to describe how you ____________________ ( = resolved) a difficult situation.
  dealt
  dealt with
  went through

3. We need someone who can work under minimum ____________________.
  supervision
  supervisor
  superior

4. Instead of using the word "difficult" to describe something, you should use a more positive word like:
  really hard
  challenging
  awful

5. Is there an ___________________ of which you are particularly proud?
  action
  atonement
  achievement

6. An interviewer will ask you about your strengths, but he/she might also ask about your ___________________.
  challenges
  week
  weaknesses

7. I was ___________________ for developing the company's intranet.
  responsible
  made
  responsive

8. Some of my ___________________ included helping customers, filing complaints, and dealing with emergency situations.
  jobs
  duties/ responsibilities
  activities

9. When someone asks you to "outline your experience" they want you to:
  forget about your experience
  brag about your experience
  talk about your experience

10. Things/activities done in your free time (hobbies, etc) are known as " ___________________ activities".
  extracurricular
  extra
  extraneous

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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!

Leadership experience
Experience guiding or managing others.
Example: I gained leadership experience as a project lead.

Adaptability
Ability to adjust to change.
Example: Adaptability is essential in fast-paced environments.

Work ethic
Attitude toward responsibility and effort.
Example: I'm known for having a strong work ethic.

Achievements
Specific successes or accomplishments.
Example: One of my achievements was increasing sales by 15%.

Motivation
Reason or drive for applying for the role.
Example: My motivation comes from continuous learning.

Professional development
Ongoing learning to improve skills.
Example: I actively invest in professional development.

Cultural fit
How well a candidate aligns with company values.
Example: I believe I'd be a strong cultural fit.

Salary expectations
The pay range you expect.
Example: My salary expectations are flexible.

Availability
When you can start work.
Example: My availability is within two weeks.

Follow-up
Communication after the interview.
Example: I sent a follow-up email to thank the interviewer.

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