| Word | Type | Pronunciation | Definition |
| job hunting | verb | /dʒɑb ˈhʌntɪŋ/ | the act of looking for a new job |
| I am busy job hunting. | |||
| job posting | noun | /dʒɑb ˈpoʊstɪŋ/ | a listing showing an available job |
| The website has job postings from over 200 companies. | |||
| resume | noun | /ˈrezuˌmeɪ/ | a document stating your education/work credentials |
| Can you help me prepare my resume? | |||
| application | noun | /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ | personal details given to let an employer know you’re interested in a particular job |
| The application took about 20 minutes to complete. | |||
| cover letter | noun | /ˈkʌvər letər/ | a letter to an employer letting them know you’re interested in a job |
| Address a cover letter to the HR Department. | |||
| qualification | noun | /ˌkwɑləfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ | an ability needed to do a certain job |
| I have many qualifications that make me perfect for this job. | |||
| interview | noun | /ˈɪntərˌvju/ | a formal meeting with a company to see if you’re qualified to do a job |
| Can you come in for an interview on Wednesday at 2? | |||
| temporary | adjective | /ˈtempəˌreri/ | a type of job that is only for a limited period of time |
| This is a 3-6 month temporary position. | |||
| permanent | adjective | /ˈpɜrmənənt/ | a type of job that is expected to go on for a long period of time |
| I am looking for a permanent position with an established company. | |||
| full-time | adjective | /fʊl taɪm/ | a job that is usually 40 hours per week |
| This is a full-time position with benefits. | |||
| part-time | adjective | /pɑrt taɪm/ | a job that is less than 40 hours per week |
| This part-time position is 15-20 hours per week. | |||
| career | noun | /kəˈrɪr/ | a job or series of jobs you do during your lifetime |
| My career has included numerous finance positions. | |||
| position | noun | /pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ | a job in a company |
| How many positions are you hiring for? | |||
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