Vocabulary --> Personnel --> Applying and Interviewing --> Word to learn

verb

apply

Your chances are better if you apply for a job in the spring.

noun

applicant

The manager selected him from all the applicants.

noun

application

The department can't process your application until all documents have been received.

 

noun

confidence

It's refreshing to see a manager with so much confidence in her employees.

adjective

confident

Don't be too confident until you actually have an offer.

adverb

confidently

The applicant confidently walked into the interview, sat down, and began to talk about himself.

 

noun

expert

Don't portray yourself as an expert if you arent.

noun

expertise

The worker gained expertise over the years and was promoted to a higher position.

adjective

expert

As an expert negotiator, she should have no problems getting what the company wants.

 

adjective

hesitant

The applicant was hesitant to explain his reason for leaving his last job.

noun

hesitation

Her hesitation about accepting the job made the department wonder if she was really interested.

verb

hesitate

Don't hesitate to call if you have any questions concerning the job.

 

verb

present

I'd like to present my resume for your consideration.

noun

presentation

The applicant's presentation made a favorable impression.

adjective

presentable

The applicant was well dressed and presentable.

 

adverb

weakly

The applicant shook hands weakly, making me question her strength of character.

adjective

weak

She gave a weak description of her computer skills.

noun

weakness

Interviewers often ask candidates about their strengths and weaknesses.