Interviews And Jobs 2008

Vocabulary

Interviews & jobs

English

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1. One of the most important qualities which the panel is looking for in a candidate is the _______________ to work with others. (a) (b) (c) (d)

ease case power ability

2. Once the applications have been looked at the usual procedure for the panel is to follow _______________the references of those candidates who have been shortlisted. (a) (b) (c) (d)

across in up along

3. They were so impressed with the way she reacted to their questions that they didn't _______________ to offer her the job. (a) (b) (c) (d)

delay hesitate waiver dither

4. As this job was of a very specialist nature an _______________ was invited to join the interview panel. (a) (b) (c) (d)

expert exponent exhibitor expedient

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Interviews & jobs

Vocabulary

English

5. After the interview one of the candidates _______________ phoned the office to see whether he had been successful. (a) (b) (c) (d)

always ever constantly competently

6. She was in such a state of extreme nervousness when she was _______________ for the interview that she burst into tears. (a) (b) (c) (d)

called on called in called over called off

7. From the point of view of relevant _______________ she was the ideal candidate at least on paper. (a) (b) (c) (d)

reference history family background

8. It is absolutely essential in an interview to give the impression at least that you are full of _______________ (a) (b) (c) (d)

concern continuity confidence confirmation

9. One of the most popular questions asked of interviewees is to explain their strengths and _______________ (a) (b) (c) (d)

weaknesses varieties virtues variables

10. Each candidate was asked to _______________ a short account of how they saw the future of the company. (a) (b) (c) (d)

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