The job interview
Example: Job interview assesses qualifications and experience for employment decisions
Definition
"The job interview" is a formal meeting between a job applicant and an employer where the applicant's qualifications, experience, and suitability for a position are assessed to determine their potential employment.
Etymology
The phrase "the job interview" combines 'job,' originating from the Middle English word 'gobbe' meaning 'lump' or 'piece of work,' and 'interview,' derived from the French 'entrevue,' meaning 'a meeting' or 'face-to-face meeting.' Did you know? The term 'interview' originally referred to a private meeting or examination and evolved to its current meaning as part of hiring processes.
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"The job interview" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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