job interview — employment meeting
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A formal meeting where someone is asked questions to decide if they are suitable for a job.
Say it like a native
Textbook I have a formal employment selection meeting tomorrow.
Native I've got a job interview tomorrow.
'Job interview' is the term; the paraphrase is bizarre.
Pattern: have/attend/go to a job interview
In use
- I have a job interview tomorrow, so I'm feeling a bit nervous.work
- In my opinion, preparing for a job interview is important because it helps you feel more confident and make a good impression.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I did a job interview yesterday.
✓ I had a job interview yesterday.
You HAVE (or 'go to / go for') a job interview — not 'do' one.
Common collocations
a job interview— have, go to, prepare for, nail
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'job offer' (when you are given the job) or 'job application' (when you apply for the job).