offer a job — give someone a job
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
to formally tell someone they can have a job, usually after an interview or application process.
Say it like a native
Textbook The company extended an offer of employment to her.
Native The company offered her a job.
'Extend an offer of employment' is HR-formal; 'offer a job' is normal.
Pattern: offer (someone) a job
In use
- After the final interview, the company offered her a job as a marketing assistant.work
- In my opinion, companies should offer a job to candidates who not only have the right skills but also fit the company culture.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ They offered her with a job.
✓ They offered her a job.
Offer someone a job (two objects) — no 'with'.
Common collocations
offer a job— offer, a job offer, turn down, accept
Don't confuse it
Different from 'apply for a job,' which means to try to get a job, not to give one.