job interview

Meaning

A formal meeting in which an applicant is asked questions by an employer to determine if they are suitable for a position. This is a crucial term in career development and human resources. The verbs 'have,' 'go to,' and 'conduct' are commonly used with this noun phrase.

Examples

• She has a job interview tomorrow morning for a senior marketing manager position.

  She has a job interview tomorrow morning for a senior marketing manager position.

• I was very nervous before my job interview, but it actually went quite well.

  I was very nervous before my job interview, but it actually went quite well.

• The HR department is scheduling a job interview with the top three candidates.

  The HR department is scheduling a job interview with the top three candidates.

• He spent the weekend preparing answers to common job interview questions.

  He spent the weekend preparing answers to common job interview questions.

• How long does a typical job interview last at your company?

  How long does a typical job interview last at your company?

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I have an interview of job next Tuesday.

  ✓ I have a job interview next Tuesday.

  'Job interview' is a compound noun. Do not use the preposition 'of' to connect 'interview' and 'job.'

• ✗ I will make a job interview tomorrow.

  ✓ I have a job interview tomorrow.

  Candidates 'have' or 'go to' an interview, while employers 'conduct' or 'hold' an interview. Candidates do not 'make' an interview.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I need to buy a professional suit for my ___ next week.

  💡 The formal meeting where you try to get hired.

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  job interview

• How should I prepare for a ___ in the tech industry?

  💡 The formal meeting with a potential employer.

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  job interview