job interview A formal conversation used to assess a candidate for a job. interviewer A person who asks questions and evaluates a candidate during an interview. /ˈɪntərvjuːər/ candidate A person being considered for a job or position. /ˈkændɪdət/ employer A person or organization that hires and pays workers. /ɪmˈplɔɪər/ company An organization that carries out business activities. /ˈkʌmpəni/ position A particular job within an organization. /pəˈzɪʃən/ job Paid work performed for an employer. /dʒɑːb/ vacancy An available job that an employer wants to fill. /ˈveɪkənsi/ application A formal request to be considered for a job. /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ CV A document summarizing a person's education, skills, and work experience. /ˌsiː ˈviː/ cover letter A letter explaining why an applicant is interested in and suited to a role. experience Knowledge or ability gained by doing work or other activities. /ɪkˈspɪriəns/ skill An ability developed through training, practice, or experience. /skɪl/ qualification An education, certificate, skill, or experience showing suitability for work. /ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ education Formal learning completed at a school, college, university, or other institution. /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃən/ responsibility A task or area of work that someone is expected to manage. /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/ salary A fixed regular payment received for work. /ˈsæləri/ working hours The times during which an employee is expected to work. full-time Working the standard number of weekly hours for an organization. /ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm/ part-time Working fewer hours than a comparable full-time role. /ˌpɑːrt ˈtaɪm/ start date The agreed day when someone begins a new job. strength A quality or ability that someone performs especially well. /streŋθ/ weakness An area of ability or behaviour that someone is working to improve. /ˈwiːknəs/ team A group of people who work together toward shared goals. /tiːm/ goal A result that someone intends to achieve. /ɡoʊl/ introduce yourself To tell other people your name and relevant information about yourself. Tell me about yourself A common opening request for a concise professional introduction. Why do you want to work here A question asking what attracts a candidate to the organization and role. available Able to attend, start, or work at a stated time. /əˈveɪləbəl/ question A sentence used to request information or test understanding. /ˈkwestʃən/ answer Information given in response to a question. /ˈænsər/ Thank you for your time A polite expression used when ending an interview or conversation. 