Real 3: Jobs and applications (definitions)

job application Applying for a job

employee Someone working in a company or organisation receiving a salary

employer A person in management hiring people

cover letter A letter you write to go with your applicatioon where you explain why you are suitable for the job

position The rank or role of someone or something in an organization or society

experience Skill or knowledge that you get by doing something

qualification A special skill or type of experience or knowledge that makes someone suitable to do a particular job or activity

ability to The power or skill to do something

CV Currriculum Vitae: a short document that describes your education, work experience, etc

candidate A person who is being considered for a job, position, award, etc

opportunity An amount of time or a situation in which something can be done

interview A formal meeting with someone who is being considered for a job or other position

salary An amount of money that an employee is paid each year

benefit Something extra (such as vacation time or health insurance) that is given by an employer to workers in addition to their regular pay

achievement Something that has been done or achieved through effort

skill The ability to do something that comes from training, experience, or practice

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