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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.

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