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Vocabulary for job applications (1)

Writing a job application is easier if you know the right words and expressions. Our short test looks at word families on the topic of job applications. Practise the language here — then use it when you apply for a job or get an job interview. We help you to get ready to write your application.

goal-oriented

"She's a very goal-oriented person. She knows exactly what we need to do."

know sth. inside out

"I've been practising my presentation all weekend — I know it inside out."

pass (an exam) with flying colours

"I know I said I was worried about the exams — well, I passed with flying colours!"

hands-on training

"We did some hands-on training with the new machines today."

diligent

"He spent hours revising for his exam. He's such a diligent student!"

financial acumen

"I used my financial acumen to save the company a million dollars in just one year."

have (got) sth. under one’s belt

"I've got several computing courses under my belt now."

subject

"Maths was my favourite subject at school."

academic

“He’s a respected academic at Canterbury University.”

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