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Job Interview English Vocabulary (With Example Sentences)

These are the words you will hear from the interviewer and need in your answers. Learn them in short sentences, not alone, and say them out loud.

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Your goal

I can understand common interview words and use at least 10 of them in my own spoken answers. (CEFR A2–B1: work vocabulary in context)

Sample dialogue

Sample dialogue: A2 (simpler)

Interviewer

What are your main responsibilities?

You

I take orders, I serve customers and I clean the tables.

Interviewer

What is your biggest strength?

You

I am reliable. I am never late.

Interviewer

Are you available on weekends?

You

Yes, I am available on Saturdays and Sundays.

Key phrases

  • Job

    position / role

    I'm applying for the position of driver.

  • Job

    responsibilities / duties

    My responsibilities include stock counts.

  • Job

    shift / full-time / part-time

    I work the night shift.

  • Experience

    experience (in/with)

    I have two years' experience in retail.

  • Experience

    previous / current employer

    My previous employer was a hotel.

  • Experience

    qualification / certificate

    I have a first-aid certificate.

  • Skills

    skills / strengths / weaknesses

    My biggest strength is patience.

  • Skills

    reliable / punctual / organised

    I'm punctual: I'm never late.

  • Skills

    teamwork / problem-solving

    Teamwork is important in a kitchen.

  • Practical

    available / availability / notice period

    I'm available from Monday.

  • Practical

    salary / salary expectations

    What are your salary expectations?

  • Practical

    references / reference letter

    My manager can give a reference.

Common mistakes

  • I have 3 years experiences.

    I have three years' experience.

    Experience (of work) has no plural.

  • I am responsible of the team.

    I am responsible for the team.

    Responsible for.

  • I work in shifts at night.

    I work night shifts.

    Simpler and more natural.

  • My weak is English.

    My weakness is…, but I'm improving it by…

    Weakness is the noun; always add how you are improving.

Speak it: your turn

  1. Repeat: Say each example sentence in the table out loud.
  2. Adapt: Change five sentences so they are true for you.
  3. Your turn: Answer: 'What are your responsibilities, and what is your biggest strength?'

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FAQ

What does 'notice period' mean?

It is how long you must keep working at your current job after you say you are leaving, for example 'My notice period is one month.'

How do I talk about my weaknesses?

Choose a real but small weakness and say how you are improving: 'I sometimes speak too fast, so I practise slowing down.'

What is the difference between 'position' and 'role'?

They mean almost the same: the job you apply for. 'Role' also means what you do in a team.

How many words should I learn before an interview?

Learn 10 to 15 words that fit your job and practise them in your own sentences, out loud.

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