Job Applications | Intermediate Vocabulary
Vocabulary about Applying for Jobs in English
Do you know the best way to talk about applying for a job? This topic focuses on the vocabulary to describe your achievements, qualifications, experience and other skills. You can see a list of the terms in the table below. Check out the games and exercises to practice the vocabulary, and then take the quiz to see if you get it!
Learn 12 words to describe job applications
Use these flashcards to learn the meaning of the terms for this unit. You can also practice the pronunciation by listening to the audio on each card.
Practice Exercises for Job Application Vocabulary
Exercise 1 – Find the vocabulary words in this word search game
Exercise 1 – Find the vocabulary words in this word search game
Exercise 2 – Practice using the vocabulary in context
Exercise 2 – Practice using the vocabulary in context
Exercise 3 – Speaking activity
Exercise 3 – Speaking activity
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Exercise 3
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Match the term with the definition.
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- interview
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something that has been done or achieved through effort
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a formal meeting with someone who is being considered for a job or other position
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skill or knowledge that you get by doing something
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Choose the vocabulary term that best completes this sentence:
She had the __________ explain things clearly and concisely.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Choose the vocabulary term that best completes this sentence:
Each year the company gives employees a 5 percent __________ raise.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Choose the vocabulary term that best completes this sentence:
How much __________ do you have working with customers?CorrectIncorrect -
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Choose the vocabulary term that best completes this sentence:
One ___________ of working for Google is they have free food available all day in the cafeteria.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Complete the sentence with the missing word:
Most professional positions require that the __________ has advanced qualifications.CorrectIncorrect -
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Complete the sentence with the missing word:
“Thank you for this __________,” is a polite phrase to say at the end of a job interview.CorrectIncorrect -
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Complete the sentence with the missing word:
If you are applying for many jobs, you should change your __________ to match the job posting.CorrectIncorrect -
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Complete the sentence with the missing word:
Have you ever held a management __________, such as supervisor, director or manager?CorrectIncorrect -
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Complete the sentence with the missing word:
Your best __________ is leadership, clearly.CorrectIncorrect -
Let us review the vocabulary terms about job applications
| Term | Definition |
| ability to | the power or skill to do something |
| achievement | something that has been done or achieved through effort |
| benefit | something extra (such as vacation time or health insurance) that is given by an employer to workers in addition to their regular pay |
| candidate | a person who is being considered for a job, position, award, etc. |
| CV | Currriculum Vitae: a short document that describes your education, work experience, etc. |
| experience | skill or knowledge that you get by doing something |
| interview | a formal meeting with someone who is being considered for a job or other position |
| opportunity | an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done |
| position | the rank or role of someone or something in an organization or society |
| qualification | a special skill or type of experience or knowledge that makes someone suitable to do a particular job or activity |
| salary | an amount of money that an employee is paid each year |
| skill | the ability to do something that comes from training, experience, or practice |