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job interviewA 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/

Korean meaning: 채용을 위해 지원자에게 질문을 하는 공식적인 면접

Korean pronunciation: **잡** **인**터뷰

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

job interview concept
💡 Concept

She nailed the job interview with calm answers and a confident smile.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdʒɑːb ˈɪntərvjuː/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdʒɒb ˈɪntəvjuː/

🌳Etymology

Rootjob + interview

Origin

job은 중세영어에서 '일거리'를 뜻했고, interview는 프랑스어 'entrevue'에서 나와 '서로 보는 것'을 의미했습니다. 두 단어가 합쳐져 '일자리를 위해 서로 만나 보는 것'이 되었죠.

🎵Rhyme

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🔗Collocations

job interview process
attend a job interview
prepare for a job interview
successful job interview
job interview questions
conduct a job interview

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

employment interviewhiring interviewrecruitment interviewscreening interview

Antonyms

job resignationtermination meeting

Related

resumeapplicationhiringrecruitmentHRcandidateemployer

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