U4: Job interviews Flashcards

1
Q

criteria

What criteria are used for assessing a student’s ability?

A

requirements you use to make a decision

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2
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shortlist

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by the end of the week.

A

put sb/sth on a list of a small number of candidates for a job who have been chosen from all the people applying

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3
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trial run

This year is a trial run for the new service, before it is officially introduced in 2011.

A

a practice of sth new

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4
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panel

The budget increase was recommended by an independent panel

A

a group of specialists who give their advice or opinion about something; a group of people who discuss topics of interest on television or radio

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5
Q

talk sb through

Can you talk me through the various investment options?

A

tell sb about in more detail

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6
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professional development

A

training given to employees to increase their knowledge or skills

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7
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in-house

This engine has been designed and produced in-house.

A

within a company or an organisation

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8
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supervisor

I have a meeting with my supervisor about my research topic.

A

the person who checks your work

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9
Q

fill the post

The company has been unable to fill the post.

A

find someone to do the job

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10
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notice period

The senator’s bill lengthens the **notice period **before a layoff to 90 days.

A

time you need to work in your job after you have officially told the company you are leaving

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11
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an ideal fit for sth

A

very suitable for

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12
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outline

The briefing document outlined her family history and background.

A

give a description of the main facts or points involved in something

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13
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paid leave

Management authorized more bonuses and paid leave to honor good work.

A

time off you are paid for

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14
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reporting structure

A

company structure and who you report to

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15
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start/starting date

The starting date for the construction work is 23 June.

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the planned day for the start of an important activity:

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