Professional English for job applications and interviews.
Professional vocabulary:
| English | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| CV | I updated my CV. | |
| Apply | I applied for the role. | |
| Interview | The interview went well. | |
| Deadline | Meet the deadline. | |
| Experience | I have five years of experience. | |
| Promotion | She got a promotion. |
| Word | Phonetic | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| CV | siː viː | Say the letters: "see-vee" |
| Interview | ˈɪntəvjuː | Stress on the first syllable |
| Experience | ɪkˈspɪəriəns | Four syllables |
Formal register: Use "Could you..." and "I would be grateful if..." in professional emails and interviews.
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