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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Recruitment & Job Roles

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
letter of application

a formal letter written to apply for a job, usually sent with a résumé, explaining the applicant's interest and qualifications

Ex: She submitted her letter of application along with her CV. 
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resume
resume
[noun]

a short written note of our education, skills, and job experiences that we send when trying to get a job

Ex: After her internship, she added the experience to her resume. 
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to fill
to fill
[Verb]

to appoint or assign an individual to occupy a position or role that was previously vacant

Ex: The school district needs to fill several teaching positions before the start of the new academic year. 
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prospect
prospect
[noun]

the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future

Ex: The job offer came with excellent career prospects for advancement. 
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draper
draper
[noun]

a merchant who sells fabrics, sewing supplies, and sometimes clothing and household dry goods

Ex: The draper showed her a selection of silk and velvet for the gown. 
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personal assistant

someone hired to provide administrative support and assist with various tasks for an individual or organization

Ex: As a busy executive, she relied heavily on her personal assistant to manage her schedule and coordinate appointments. 
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handler
handler
[noun]

a person who works with animals in training, care, or public presentation

Ex: The dog handler led the German shepherd through an obedience routine. 
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superior
superior
[noun]

a person of higher rank or authority

Ex: He always followed the orders of his superior without question. 
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to appoint

to give a responsibility or job to someone

Ex: The manager decided to appoint a new team leader to oversee the project. 
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to recruit

to employ people for a company, etc.

Ex: The company is actively recruiting new graduates for entry-level positions. 
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internship

a period of supervised work experience, often unpaid, undertaken by a student or recent graduate to gain practical skills or fulfill qualification requirements

Ex: She completed a three-month internship at a local law firm to meet her graduation requirements. 
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vacancy
vacancy
[noun]

a position or job that is available

Ex: The company announced a vacancy for a senior marketing manager. 
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supervisor

someone who observes or directs a person or an activity

Ex: The supervisor oversees the daily operations of the department. 
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interviewee

someone who answers the questions during an interview

Ex: The interviewee arrived early for the job interview. 
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reference
reference
[noun]

a letter written by a former employer about a former employee who has applied for a new job, giving information about them

Ex: She requested a reference from her previous manager to support her job application. 
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applicant
applicant
[noun]

someone who formally applies for something, especially a job, position, or opportunity

Ex: The company interviewed ten applicants for the software engineering role. 
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(career|corporate) ladder

the different levels of jobs and responsibilities that people can move up in their chosen profession as they gain more experience and skills

Ex: She climbed the career ladder quickly after joining the company. 
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curriculum vitae

a document that summarizes a person's academic and work history, often used in job applications or academic pursuits

Ex: She updated her CV before applying for the job. 
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entrepreneur

a person who starts a business, especially one who takes financial risks

Ex: As an entrepreneur, she started her own tech company with just a small investment. 
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seeker
seeker
[noun]

a person actively looking for something, such as truth, knowledge, opportunity, or direction

Ex: The job seeker submitted applications to dozens of companies. 
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predecessor

someone who held a position, office, or role before another person

Ex: The new CEO praised her predecessor for laying a strong foundation. 
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screening
screening
[noun]

the process of identifying people or things with specific features or characteristics via testing them

Ex: Airport security requires thorough screening of all passengers. 
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veteran
veteran
[noun]

a military member with extensive experience in combat or operational duty

Ex: The decorated veteran had served three tours in Afghanistan. 
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apprenticeship

a formal training where an apprentice learns a trade or craft through practical experience under the guidance of a skilled mentor

Ex: The aspiring chef completed a culinary apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience in a professional kitchen. 
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cashier
cashier
[noun]

a person in charge of paying and receiving money in a hotel, shop, bank, etc.

Ex: He waited in line until the cashier was available to complete his purchase. 
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induction
induction
[noun]

a formal process of being admitted or introduced into an organization, position, or office

Ex: Her induction into the board of directors was marked by a welcome ceremony. 
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kitchen hand

a person who assists with basic tasks in a kitchen, such as cleaning, washing dishes, and simple food prep

Ex: She found part-time work as a kitchen hand. 
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office junior

a young or inexperienced employee who does basic administrative tasks in an office, such as filing, copying, or delivering documents

Ex: He started as an office junior straight out of school. 
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refuse collector

a person who is hired to remove waste materials from trash cans and dispose them

Ex: He works as a refuse collector for the local municipality. 
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stacker
stacker
[noun]

a person or machine that arranges items into stacks, typically in warehouses, retail settings, or industrial operations

Ex: The warehouse hired a new stacker to organize incoming shipments. 
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