Study the following definitions and
examples.
1. ability
n., a
skill, a competence
a. The
designer's ability was obvious when she showed the interviewer her portfolio.
b. The
ability to work with others is a key requirement.
2. apply
v., to
look for; to submit an application
a. The
college graduate applied for three jobs and received three offers.
b. Everyone
who is interested should apply in person at any branch office.
3.
background n.,
a person's experience, education, and
family history
a. Your
background in the publishing industry is a definite asset for this job.
b. The
employer did a complete background check before offering him the job.
4. be
ready for v., to
be prepared
a. The
applicant had done all of her research and felt that she was ready for the interview
with the director of the program.
b. The
employer wasn't ready for the applicant's questions.
5. call
in v., to
request
a. The
young woman was so excited when she was called in for an interview that she
told everyone she knew.
b. The
human resources manager called in all the qualified applicants for a second
interview.
6. confidence
n., a
belief in one's abilities, self-esteem
a. Good
applicants show confidence during an interview.
b. He
had too much confidence and thought that the job was his.
7.
constantly adj.,
on a continual basis, happening all the
time
a. The
company is constantly looking for highly trained employees.
b. When
my friend was looking for a job, he constantly checked his messages to see if
anyone had called for an interview.
8.
expert n.,
a specialist
a. The
department head is an expert in financing and is known around the world.
b. The
candidate demonstrated at the interview that he was an expert in marketing.
9.
follow up v.,
to take additional steps, to continue;
n., the continuation of a previous action
a. Always
follow up an interview with a thank-you note.
b. As
a follow up, the candidate sent the company a list of references and published
works.
10.
hesitate v.,
to pause; to be reluctant
a. Don't
hesitate to call if you have any questions concerning the job.
b. We
shouldn't hesitate to offer the job to the best-qualified applicant; otherwise
she may not be available.
11.
present v.,
to introduce; to show; to offer for
consideration
a. The
human resources director presents each candidate's resume to the department
supervisor for review.
b. The
candidate presented her qualifications so well that the employer offered her a
job on the spot.
12.
weakness n.,
a fault; a quality lacking strength
a. Interviewers
often ask applicants about their strengths and weaknesses to get a sense of
their characters.
b. The
candidate's only weakness seems to be her lack of experience in fund-raising.