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Talent Talk — English for HR

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Quick Vocabulary — Interviewing

Tap a card to see the meaning and an example. Use the speaker under each card to hear the word.

shortlist

the small group of best candidates chosen from all the applications

We have a shortlist of four candidates for the marketing role.

applicant

a person who applies for a job

Over sixty applicants responded to the job posting.

notice period

the time an employee must work after resigning, before leaving

Her notice period is two months, so she can start in March.

red flag

a warning sign that something may be wrong

Speaking badly about every former employer is a red flag.

background check

the process of verifying a candidate’s history, references or records

We run a background check before making a final offer.

walk me through

explain something to me step by step

Walk me through how you handled the product launch.

gut feeling

an opinion based on instinct rather than facts

Don’t hire on a gut feeling — score every answer.

follow-up

a further question that continues something started earlier

Prepare two follow-ups for each main question.