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Vocabulary: Words for presenting oneself in an interview

Below are the words used when presenting oneself in an interview. Study the following words with your
teacher.

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hire :/ˈhī(ə)r/ professional : /prəˈfeSH(ə)nəl/ fication :/kwɒlɪfɪkeɪʃən/
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responsible :/rəˈspänsəb(ə)l/ passionate :/kəmˈpaSHənət/ enthusiasm :/ɪnθjuːziæzəm/
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candidate :/ˈkan(d)əˌdāt/ ager :/ˈēɡər/ leadership :/liːdəʳʃɪp/
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treat :/trēt/ quality :/kwɒlɪti/ transparent :/trænspærənt/
interview :/ɪntəʳvju/ encounter :/ɪnkaʊntər/ interviewer :/ˈɪntəvjuːə/
caring :/keərɪŋ/ punctual :/pʌŋktʃuəl/ pursue :/pəʳsju/
respectful :/rɪspektfʊl/ dedication :/dedɪkeɪʃən/ certified :/sɜːtɪˌfaɪd/
assistant :/əsɪstənt/ compassion :/kəmpæʃən/ income :/ ɪnkʌm/

Fill in the crossword puzzle below using the words written in the vocabulary section. Read each clue well
to fill in the puzzle correctly.

Across Down
3. strongly wanting to do or have something 1. seek to attain or accomplish a goal
4. on time 2. a person who helps in a particular job
6. affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic 5. officially recognized as possessing certain qualifications
9. give medical care or attention to heal or cure 7. showing respect for someone
12. concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of 8. a person competent or skilled in a particular activity
others
13. a person who applies for a job 10. feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others
14. great eagerness to be involved in a particular 11. open
activity
15. the degree of excellence of something 16. the qualities that make someone a good leader
17. the money that a person or company earns 20. a person who interviews someone, especially as a job
or receives
18. an official requirement
19. employ someone or pay someone to do a
particular job
21. capable of being trusted
22. a formal meeting at which someone is asked
questions to find out if they are suitable for
a job
23 being dedicated or committed to a task or
purpose
24. meet someone or face problems usually
unexpectedly

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