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Grammar fix

job interview

employment meeting

A formal meeting where someone is asked questions to decide if they are suitable for a job.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • 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

Fix the pattern

Pattern: have/attend/go to a job interview

WrongI did a job interview yesterday.

RightI had a job interview yesterday.

You HAVE (or 'go to / go for') a job interview — not 'do' one.

Patternhave/attend/go to a job interview

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff I have a formal employment selection meeting tomorrow.

Natural I've got a job interview tomorrow.

'Job interview' is the term; the paraphrase is bizarre.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • a job interview
    havego toprepare fornail

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).

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