Job Interview: German Words & Phrases
10 essential German words and expressions for "Job Interview". Each entry includes phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences. Suitable for CEFR B1 level and relevant for "preparing for a job interview".
"Job Interview" — word table
| German | Pronunciation | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| das Vorstellungsgespräch | /dahs FOR-shtel-loongs-geh-shpraikh/ | job interview | Ich habe morgen ein Vorstellungsgespräch.I have a job interview tomorrow. |
| der Lebenslauf | /dair LAY-bens-lowf/ | CV/resume | Bitte schicken Sie Ihren Lebenslauf.Please send your resume. |
| die Qualifikation | /dee kvah-li-fi-kah-TSYOHN/ | qualification | Er hat die richtige Qualifikation.My strengths are teamwork and flexibility. |
| die Stärken | /dee SHTER-ken/ | strengths | Was sind Ihre Stärken?Everyone has weaknesses. |
| die Schwächen | /dee SHVE-khen/ | weaknesses | Und Ihre Schwächen?What is your motivation for this job? |
| einstellen | /YNE-shtel-len/ | to hire | Die Firma will mich einstellen.I have 5 years of professional experience. |
| die Stelle | /dee SHTEL-leh/ | position/job | Die Stelle ist noch frei.I have a university degree. |
| der Arbeitsvertrag | /dair AR-byets-fer-trahg/ | employment contract | Ich unterschreibe den Arbeitsvertrag.I am flexible with working hours. |
| die Berufserfahrung | /dee beh-ROOFS-air-fah-roong/ | work experience | Ich habe fünf Jahre Berufserfahrung.I want to work for your company. |
| überzeugen | /uu-ber-TSOY-gen/ | to convince | Ich möchte den Chef überzeugen.Thank you for the invitation. |
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Which German words relate to "Job Interview"?
Most useful: das Vorstellungsgespräch, der Lebenslauf, die Qualifikation and more — 10 in total, each with pronunciation below.
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