TOEIC Vocabulary · Human Resources & Hiring · Set 4 · 12 words
Words behind every job posting and interview.
Applicants, resumes, and the hiring vocabulary that TOEIC readings pull from HR emails and job ads.
Hiring and HR vocabulary shows up constantly in TOEIC job postings, memos, and interview conversations. Learn the meaning, see it in a sentence, then test yourself.
The words
applicant noun
A person who applies for a job.The hiring manager reviewed each applicant carefully.
resume noun
A paper listing a person's work experience.Please attach your resume to the email.
interview noun
A formal meeting to see if someone is right for a job.Her interview is scheduled for Monday morning.
qualification noun
A skill that makes someone right for a job.She has all the qualifications for the role.
promote verb
To move someone up to a better job position.He was promoted to team leader last month.
hire verb
To give someone a job.The company hired ten new employees last quarter.
resign verb
To formally leave a job.She resigned from her position last week.
benefits noun
Extra things a job gives you, like insurance.The job offers excellent health benefits.
onboarding noun
Helping a new employee get started at a company.Onboarding usually takes about two weeks.
supervisor noun
A person who watches over others' work.Talk to your supervisor about the schedule change.
terminate verb
To officially end someone's job.The company terminated his contract due to budget cuts.
probation noun
A test period for a new employee.New hires complete a three-month probation period.
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applicant
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A person who applies for a jobThe hiring manager reviewed each applicant carefully.
resume
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A paper listing a person's work experiencePlease attach your resume to the email.
interview
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A formal meeting to see if someone is right for a jobHer interview is scheduled for Monday morning.
qualification
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A skill that makes someone right for a jobShe has all the qualifications for the role.
promote
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To move someone up to a better job positionHe was promoted to team leader last month.
hire
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To give someone a jobThe company hired ten new employees last quarter.
resign
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To formally leave a jobShe resigned from her position last week.
benefits
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Extra things a job gives you, like insuranceThe job offers excellent health benefits.
onboarding
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Helping a new employee get started at a companyOnboarding usually takes about two weeks.
supervisor
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A person who watches over others' workTalk to your supervisor about the schedule change.
terminate
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To officially end someone's jobThe company terminated his contract due to budget cuts.
probation
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A test period for a new employeeNew hires complete a three-month probation period.