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.
Correct answer: trick question.
2. I was impressed with the last _____________. He knew a lot about our company.
Correct answer: candidate.
3. I'm already _____________ with (meaning: I already know) some of these issues.
Correct answer: familiar.
4. "_____________ to your interview" means "before your interview."
Correct answer: Prior.
5. I was _____________ (meaning: expecting) that question, so I answered it perfectly.
Correct answer: anticipating.
6. _____________ questions = Typical questions
Correct answer: Standard.
7. You should never _____________ (meaning: criticize) previous employers.
Correct answer: badmouth.
8. Shoes that have been cleaned and professionally finished can be described as ____________________.
Correct answer: polished.
9. I brought some _____________ (meaning: additional) copies of my CV.
Correct answer: extra.
10. Managers should have strong _____________ skills.
Correct answer: leadership.
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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