1.
abundant adj.,
plentiful, in large quantities; n., a
large number
a.
The computer analyst
was glad to have chosen a field in which jobs were abundant.
b. The
recruiter was surprised at the abundance of qualified applicants.
2.
accomplishment n.,
an achievement, a success
a. The
success of the company was based on its early accomplishments.
b. In
honor of her accomplishments, the manager was promoted.
3.
bring together v.,
to join, to gather
a.
Every year, the firm
brings together its top lawyers and its newest recruits for a training session.
b. Our
goal this year is to bring together the most creative group we can find.
4.
candidate n.,
one being considered for a position,
office, or award
a. The
recruiter will interview all candidates for the position.
b.
The president of our
company is a candidate for the Outstanding Business Award.
5.
come up with v.,
to plan, to invent, to think of
a. In
order for that small business to succeed, it needs to come up with a new
strategy.
b. How
was the new employee able to come up with that cost-cutting idea after only one
week on the job?
6. commensurate
adj., in
proportion to, corresponding, equal to
a. Generally
the first year's salary is commensurate with experience and education level.
b. As
mentioned in your packets, the number of new recruits will be commensurate
with the number of vacancies at the company.
7.
match n.,
a fit, a similarity
a. It
is difficult to make a decision when both candidates seem to be a perfect
match.
b. Finding
a good match is never easy.
8. profile
n., a
group of characteristics or traits
a. The
recruiter told him that, unfortunately, he did not fit the job profile.
b. As
jobs change, so does the company's profile for the job candidate.
9. qualifications
n., requirements,
qualities, or abilities needed for something
a. The
job seeker had done extensive volunteer work and, therefore, was able to add
this experience to his list of qualifications.
b. The
applicant had so many qualifications, the company created a new position for
her.
10. recruit
v., to
attract people to join an organization or a cause
a. The
company's policy is to recruit new employees once a year.
b. When
the consulting firm recruited her, they offered to pay her relocation expenses.
11. submit
v., to
present for consideration
a. Submit
your resume to the human resources department.
b.
The applicant
submitted all her paperwork in a professional and timely manner.
12. time-consuming
adj., taking
up a lot of time, lengthy
a. Even
though it was time-consuming, all of the participants felt that the open house
was very worthwhile.
b. Five
interviews later, Ms. Lopez had the job, but it was the most time-consuming
process she had ever gone through.