job interview — A formal meeting in which someone is asked questions to assess their suitability for employment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A formal meeting in which someone is asked questions to assess their suitability for employment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒɑːb ˈɪntərvjuː/
Example Sentences
- She practiced her elevator pitch 50 times before the job interview and still forgot her own name.
- The job interview went so well that they offered me the position on the spot.
- He wore his lucky socks to every job interview, convinced they were the secret to his success.
job interview
NOUN[/ˈdʒɑːb ˈɪntərvjuː/]
A formal meeting in which someone is asked questions to assess their suitability for employment
She nailed the job interview with calm answers and a confident smile.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Job derives from Middle English, originally meaning 'a piece of work' or 'task'. Interview comes from French 'entrevue', composed of 'entre' (between) and 'vue' (sight/view), literally meaning 'a mutual seeing' or 'meeting'. The compound 'job interview' emerged in modern English to denote a formal meeting between employer and candidate regarding employment.
Breakdown
job (Middle English: piece of work) + interview (French entre- 'between' + -vue 'view/sight': a mutual meeting or conversation). Together they form a compound noun describing a formal employment-related meeting.
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📝Examples
“She practiced her elevator pitch 50 times before the job interview and still forgot her own name.”
“The job interview went so well that they offered me the position on the spot.”
“He wore his lucky socks to every job interview, convinced they were the secret to his success.”
“Make sure to research the company thoroughly before your job interview.”
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