Unit 6

Word

Definition

Example

accept a job 

to take an offer fo a new job

I accepted the job because they offered me a good salary.

advertise 

to make an announcement, for example in a newspaper or on a poster, that a job is available, an event is going to happen etc

Many companies advertise new positions on LinkedIn.

application 

a formal, usually written, request for something such as a job, place at university, or permission to do something

I've received three new applications for the job.

apply for 

to make a formal request, usually written, for something such as a job, a place at a university, or permission to do something

With one or two clicks, you can apply for the job and attach your CV.

at the last minute 

the last possible time, just before it is too late

I only saw the job advertisement at the last minute. I almost missed the deadline.

attractive 

having qualities that make you want to accept something or be involved in it

That option is more attractive as it will be much faster.

benefit

extra money or other advantages that you get as part of your job or from insurance that you have

What is the cost of providing these benefits to employees?

candidate 

someone who is being considered for a job or is competing in an election

There were lots of other candidates for the job.

contact 

a person you know who may be able to help or advise you

I have over 100 business contacts on LinkedIn.

CV 

a short written document that lists your education and previous jobs, which you send to employers when you are looking for a job

You should attach your latest CV (curriculum vitae).

develop 

to grow or change into something bigger, stronger, or more advanced, or to make someone or something do this

Once you've signed up, you should develop your list of contacts.

evaluate 

to judge how good, useful, or successful something is

At Brazilian company Semco, employees evaluate their managers twice a year.

ex-colleague 

someone you used to work with

Ex-colleagues can give you a reference.

experience 

knowledge or skill that you gain from doing a job or activity, or the process of doing this

I have six years' experience working in the car industry.

experienced 

possessing skills or knowledge because you have done something often or for a long time

I had the qualifications, but I wasn't experienced as this was my first real job.

external 

relating to the outside of something or of a person's body

There are also advantages to using an external recruitment company.

field 

a subject that people study or an area of activity that they are involved in as part of their work

When did you start working in this field?

go for

to choose something as your job

If I had to choose, I'd go for this one.

highly-skilled 

someone who is skilled has the training and experience that is needed to do something well

The company wanted a highly-skilled technician.

internal 

within a company or organization rather than outside it

The internal option is attractive because it's quicker and cheaper.

interview 

a formal meeting at which someone is asked questions in order to find out whether they are suitable for a job, course of study etc

You can find a lot of advice on the site about what to say in a job interview.

invite

to ask someone to come to a party, wedding, meal etc

I was invited to an interview.

key advantage 

main point that helps you to be more successful than others, or the state of having this

A key advantage is that we save money.

opportunity

a chance to do something or an occasion when it is easy for you to do something

Well, I understand that we have to give opportunities to younger employees.

participant 

someone who is taking part in an activity or event

All participants will receive an official qualification at the end of the course.

preferable 

better or more suitable

I think recruiting from inside the company is more preferable than recruiting from outside.

prepare 

to make yourself mentally or physically ready for something that you expect to happen soon

I prepared really well for the interview by finding out everything I could about the job and the company.

profile 

a short description that gives important details about a person, a group of people, or a place

It's important to keep your profile up to date on sites like LinkedIn.

progress 

the process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to finishing or achieving something

We have a lot of young engineers who want to progress in the company.

promote 

to give someone a better more responsible job in a company

We can either promote one of our existing engineers or advertise for a new project manager outside.

qualification 

if you have a qualification, you have passed an examination or course to show you have a particular level of skill or knowledge in a subject

I had the qualifications, but I wasn't at all experienced as this was my first real job.

qualified 

having suitable knowledge, experience, or skills, especially for a particular job

I really wanted the job, but I wasn't really qualified for it, because I didn't have a Master's degree.

recruit 

to find new people to work in a company, join an organization, do a job etc

Many of the world's top companies use LinkedIn to help them recruit new employees.

recruitment 

the process of finding new people to join a company, organization, the army etc

The HR Manager is responsible for the recruitment of new employees.

reference 

part of something you say or write in which you mention a person or thing

That person can post a reference on the site, saying how good your work is.

refuse 

to say no to something that you have been offered

Have you ever refused a job offer?

session 

a period of time used for a particular activity, especially by a group of people

There will be a series of 1‑day training sessions.

shortlist 

to put someone on a short list for a job or a prize

I was shortlisted for the job, but I didn't get it.

skills 

an ability to do something well, especially because you have learned and practised it

I've also helped to set up training programmes, giving local people the skills they need to manage their lives

tutorial 

a period of teaching and discussion with a tutor, especially in a British university

You will have a weekly online tutorial with a trainer to review your progress.