ability /əˈbɪləti/
(noun) the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
Example: The designer's ability was obvious from her porfolio
(noun) the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
Example: The designer's ability was obvious from her porfolio
apply /əˈplaɪ/
(verb) to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a loan, permission for something, a place at a university, etc.
Example: The college graduate applied for three jobs and received three offers.
(verb) to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a loan, permission for something, a place at a university, etc.
Example: The college graduate applied for three jobs and received three offers.
background /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
(noun) the details of a person’s family, education, experience, etc.
Example: Your background in the publishing industry is a definite asset for this job
(noun) the details of a person’s family, education, experience, etc.
Example: Your background in the publishing industry is a definite asset for this job
be ready for /bi ˈredi fər/
(verb)
Example: Thanks to her careful research, the applicant felt that she was ready for the interview with the director of the program
(verb)
Example: Thanks to her careful research, the applicant felt that she was ready for the interview with the director of the program
call in /kɔːl ɪn/
(phrasal verb) to phone a place, especially the place where you work
Example: The HR manager called in all the qualified applicants for a 2nd interview
(phrasal verb) to phone a place, especially the place where you work
Example: The HR manager called in all the qualified applicants for a 2nd interview
confidence /ˈkɑːnfɪdəns/
(noun) 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
(noun) 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 /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
(adverb) all the time; repeatedly
Example: The company is constanly looking for highly trained employees
(adverb) all the time; repeatedly
Example: The company is constanly looking for highly trained employees
expert /ˈekspɜːrt/
(noun) a person with special knowledge, skill or training in something
Example: Our department head is an expert in financing
(noun) a person with special knowledge, skill or training in something
Example: Our department head is an expert in financing
follow up /ˈfɑːləʊ ʌp/
(phrasal verb) to add to something that you have just done by doing something else
Example: Always follow up an interview with a thank-you note
(phrasal verb) to add to something that you have just done by doing something else
Example: Always follow up an interview with a thank-you note
hesitant /ˈhezɪtənt/
(adjective) slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain, embarrassed or unwilling
Example: Marla was hesitant about negotiating a higher salary
(adjective) slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain, embarrassed or unwilling
Example: Marla was hesitant about negotiating a higher salary
present /ˈpreznt/
(adjective) existing or happening now
Example: The present study has two main aims.
(adjective) existing or happening now
Example: The present study has two main aims.
weakly /ˈwiːkli/
(adverb) in a weak way
Example: Her hands trembled and she spoke weakly at the interview
(adverb) in a weak way
Example: Her hands trembled and she spoke weakly at the interview