ability /əˈbɪləti/
(n) the fact that somebody / something able to do something
Example: The designer's ability was obvious from her porfolio
(n) the fact that somebody / something able to do something
Example: The designer's ability was obvious from her porfolio
apply /əˈplaɪ/
(v) to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a place at college, university
Example: The college graduate applied for three jobs and received three offers.
(v) to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a place at college, university
Example: The college graduate applied for three jobs and received three offers.
background /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
(n) the details of a person's familly, education, experience
Example: Your background in the publishing industry is a definite asset for this job
(n) the details of a person's familly, education, experience
Example: Your background in the publishing industry is a definite asset for this job
be ready for
(v)
Example: Thanks to her careful research, the applicant felt that she was ready for the interview with the director of the program
(v)
Example: Thanks to her careful research, the applicant felt that she was ready for the interview with the director of the program
call in
(v) to ask to come, to beckon
Example: The HR manager called in all the qualified applicants for a 2nd interview
(v) to ask to come, to beckon
Example: The HR manager called in all the qualified applicants for a 2nd interview
confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/
(n) the feeling that you can trust, believe in and be sure about the abilities or good qualities of somebody / something
Example: Good applicants show confidence during an interview
(n) the feeling that you can trust, believe in and be sure about the abilities or good qualities of somebody / something
Example: Good applicants show confidence during an interview
constantly /ˈkɒnstəntli/
(adj) all the time; repeatedly
Example: The company is constanly looking for highly trained employees
(adj) all the time; repeatedly
Example: The company is constanly looking for highly trained employees
expert /ˈekspɜːt/
(n) a person with special knowledge, skill
Example: Our department head is an expert in financing
(n) a person with special knowledge, skill
Example: Our department head is an expert in financing
follow up /'fɒləʊ 'ʌp/
(n)
Example: Always follow up an interview with a thank-you note
(n)
Example: Always follow up an interview with a thank-you note
hesitant /ˈhezɪtənt/
(adj) slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain
Example: Marla was hesitant about negotiating a higher salary
(adj) slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain
Example: Marla was hesitant about negotiating a higher salary
present /ˈpreznt/
(v) to give something to somebody, especially formally at a ceremony
Example: The local MP will start the race and present the prizes
(v) to give something to somebody, especially formally at a ceremony
Example: The local MP will start the race and present the prizes
weakly /ˈwiːkli/
(adv) in a weak way
Example: Her hands trembled and she spoke weakly at the interview
(adv) in a weak way
Example: Her hands trembled and she spoke weakly at the interview