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Job Interview Vocabulary 4

✓ Useful for TOEIC
An exercise focusing on vocabulary for job interviews and the recruitment process. The terms covered here are used by both interviewers and candidates in professional hiring contexts.



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Choose the correct response to complete each sentence.

1. Some candidates regard 'What is your greatest weakness?' as a ____________________ because it requires discussing a limitation constructively.
2. I was impressed with the last _____________. He knew a lot about our company.
3. I'm already _____________ with (meaning: I already know) some of these issues.
4. "_____________ to your interview" means "before your interview."
5. I was _____________ (meaning: expecting) that question, so I answered it perfectly.
6. _____________ questions = Typical questions
7. You should never _____________ (meaning: criticize) previous employers.
8. Shoes that have been cleaned and professionally finished can be described as ____________________.
9. I brought some _____________ (meaning: additional) copies of my CV.
10. Managers should have strong _____________ skills.
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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


▶ Keep practicing — more exercises for you: Job interview English 1
Job interview English 2
Job interview English 3
Job interview Q&A 5
Job interview Q&A 6
Cover letter English 1
Cover letter English 2
Cover letter English 3
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