Recruitment

Question 1

to recruit / recruitment

Answer 1

enrollment of employees as workers in business

Question 2

vacancy

Answer 2

unoccupied position

Question 3

job analysis

Answer 3

procedures (observation and study) to identify content of / information about job, requirements to perform the activities

Question 4

job description

Answer 4

formal written explanation of a specific job

Question 5

job specification

Answer 5

description of qualifications, physical and mental skills required to perform a certain job

Question 6

qualifications

Answer 6

quality / accomplishment that makes you suitable for a position

Question 7

curriculum vitae / résumé

Answer 7

written overview of life / work

Question 8

to apply (for)

Answer 8

make a formal application / request

Question 9

application

Answer 9

formal request to be considered for a certain position

Question 10

applicant

Answer 10

person who makes application

Question 11

candidate

Answer 11

person who applied and is regarded as suitable for a certain job

Question 12

cover(ing) letter / letter of motivation

Answer 12

letter of introduction attached to / accompanying application

Question 13

unsolicited application

Answer 13

request for job that has not been offered

Question 14

reference

Answer 14

letter from previous employer testifying to someone’s ability / reliability

Question 15

testimonial

Answer 15

formal statement testifying to character & qualifications

Question 16

track record

Answer 16

past achievements or performance of person / organization

Question 17

assessment center

Answer 17

process where candidates are examined to determine their qualification for a position

Question 18

functional skills

Answer 18

basic reading, writing, mathematics and computer skills needed for a certain job

Question 19

people / soft skills

Answer 19

combination of social / communication skills