Job Interview Vocab

a person who is unemployed and looking for work

• nurse

• CEO

• jobseeker

• retiree

A form or online submission used to apply for employment, often requiring personal information, work history, and references

• Job inquiry form
• Job application

• Cover letter
• Resume submission

a person or organization that employs people

• Employer
• Employee
• Manager
• Contractor

a quality or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a particular job

• certification
• experience
• qualification
• skill set

designated credentials earned by an individual to verify their legitimacy and competence to perform a job

• diminishment
• stagnation
• certification

• disempowerment

responsibilities or activities that are regularly or routinely required of an employee as part of their essential role or work

• job title
• work environment
• job duties
• employee benefits

What is a public announcement that a company uses to advertise a job opening and attract potential candidates

• Job posting

• Career opportunity
• Employment notice
• Job listing

someone who has expressed interest in a job opening by starting the application process

• interviewee
• applicant
• candidate
• job seeker