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!
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.
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Match the term with the definition.
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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Choose the vocabulary term that best completes this sentence:
She had the __________ explain things clearly and concisely.
Choose the vocabulary term that best completes this sentence:
Each year the company gives employees a 5 percent __________ raise.
Choose the vocabulary term that best completes this sentence:
How much __________ do you have working with customers?
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.
Complete the sentence with the missing word:
Most professional positions require that the __________ has advanced qualifications.
Complete the sentence with the missing word:
“Thank you for this __________,” is a polite phrase to say at the end of a job interview.
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If you are applying for many jobs, you should change your __________ to match the job posting.
Complete the sentence with the missing word:
Have you ever held a management __________, such as supervisor, director or manager?
Complete the sentence with the missing word:
Your best __________ is leadership, clearly.
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 |