a formal meeting in which someone is asked questions
noun
Examples:
• She has a job interview tomorrow.
• The journalist conducted an interview with the mayor.
to ask questions of someone in a formal setting
verb
Examples:
• They interviewed ten candidates for the position.
• The reporter interviewed the witness.
a document listing a person's work experience and qualifications; a curriculum vitae
noun
Examples:
• She updated her resume before applying for the new job.
• His resume highlighted five years of project management experience.
to begin again or continue after a pause
verb
Examples:
• The meeting will resume after a short break.
• She resumed her studies after taking a year off.
a person who applies for a job or is nominated for election
noun
Examples:
• There are five candidates running for president.
• She is the ideal candidate for the position.
a person or organisation that employs people
noun
Examples:
• The employer is required by law to provide a safe working environment.
• She moved to a new employer who offered a better salary package.
a skill, credential, or achievement that makes someone eligible for a job or position
noun
Examples:
• Her qualifications for the role included a master's degree and five years of experience.
• The job listing required specific technical qualifications that he didn't yet have.
practical contact with and observation of facts or events
noun
Examples:
• She has years of experience in marketing.
• It was a memorable experience.
to encounter or undergo an event or occurrence
verb
Examples:
• She experienced great joy when her book was published.
• Many people experience anxiety before exams.
the action of mentioning or alluding to something
noun
Examples:
• She made a reference to his earlier work.
• Keep this book for future reference.
the ability to do something well, acquired through training or experience
noun
Examples:
• Playing the piano requires a lot of skill.
• She developed her leadership skills over many years.
an advantage or profit gained from something
noun
Examples:
• One benefit of the job is free parking.
• The benefits of a healthy diet are well known.
to receive an advantage from something
verb
Examples:
• Students benefit from regular exercise.
• Everyone benefits from a good education.
a legally binding agreement between two or more parties
noun
Examples:
• She signed a two-year contract with the company.
• The contract specifies the terms of payment.
to enter into a formal agreement
verb
Examples:
• The city contracted a firm to build the bridge.
• They contracted to supply the materials.
to employ someone for wages or to engage the temporary use of something
verb
Examples:
• We need to hire two more engineers this month.
• They hired a car for the weekend trip.
a formal request for something, such as a job or admission
noun
Examples:
• She submitted her application for the scholarship.
• The application deadline is next Friday.
the practical use of something
noun
Examples:
• The theory has many real-world applications.
• This technology has wide application in medicine.
a person whose job is to find suitable candidates to fill job vacancies in an organization
noun
Examples:
• The recruiter reached out to her on LinkedIn about a senior engineering position.
• He worked as a recruiter for a tech company, screening hundreds of applications each month.
a place where someone or something is located or has been put
noun
Examples:
• The hotel is in a good position near the beach.
• Adjust the seat to a comfortable position.
a job or role within an organization
noun
Examples:
• She applied for a management position.
• He holds a senior position in the company.
to try to reach an agreement through discussion and compromise
verb
Examples:
• The union negotiated a better wage deal for the workers.
• Both sides agreed to negotiate in good faith.
a collection of work samples or documents presented to demonstrate skills or achievements
noun
Examples:
• She brought her design portfolio to the interview.
• The fund manager diversified the investment portfolio.
a temporary position, often unpaid or low-paid, that provides practical work experience in a professional setting
noun
Examples:
• She landed an internship at a marketing agency during her final year of university.
• The internship gave him valuable experience and led to a full-time job offer.
working independently for multiple clients rather than being employed full-time by a single company
adjective
Examples:
• She left the agency to pursue a freelance career as a graphic designer.
• The magazine hired several freelance writers to cover the annual tech conference.
far away in distance or time
adjective
Examples:
• They live in a remote village in the mountains.
• The possibility of success seemed remote.
relating to work done from a location outside a traditional office, connected through technology
adjective
Examples:
• She works remotely three days a week from her home office.
• Many companies now offer remote positions to attract global talent.
a handheld device used to operate a television or other electronic equipment from a distance
noun
Examples:
• He picked up the remote and changed the channel.
• The batteries in the remote need to be replaced.
information about reactions to a product or performance, used as a basis for improvement
noun
Examples:
• We welcome your feedback on the new design.
• The teacher provided constructive feedback on the essay.