Job applications vocabulary in English, covering essential words and phrases for applying, interviewing, and following up on jobs.
Job applications vocabulary includes the key words and phrases used throughout the process of applying for a job, from filling out forms to going on interviews and sending follow-up messages. Understanding this vocabulary helps you complete applications accurately, communicate professionally, and improve your chances of getting hired.
Job Application Forms
These are the common parts and sections you’ll see on most job application forms. Knowing these words helps you fill out forms correctly.
| English Vocab | English Vocab | English Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Full Name | Please write your full name at the top of the form. | Por favor, escriba su nombre completo en la parte superior del formulario. |
| Date of Birth | Date of Birth | Enter your date of birth in the format MM/DD/YYYY. | Ingrese su fecha de nacimiento en el formato MM/DD/AAAA. |
| Contact Information | Contact Information | Provide your contact information, including phone and email. | Proporcione su información de contacto, incluyendo teléfono y correo electrónico. |
| Address | Address | Write your current home address. | Escriba su dirección actual. |
| Education | Education | List your education history, starting with the most recent. | Enumere su historial educativo, comenzando por el más reciente. |
| Work Experience | Work Experience | Describe your previous jobs in the work experience section. | Describa sus trabajos anteriores en la sección de experiencia laboral. |
| References | References | Provide the names of two references who can vouch for you. | Proporcione los nombres de dos referencias que puedan dar fe de usted. |
| Signature | Signature | Sign the application form at the bottom. | Firme el formulario de solicitud al final. |
| Position Applied For | Position Applied For | Write the job title you are applying for. | Escriba el título del trabajo al que está aplicando. |
| Availability | Availability | Indicate the days and hours you are available to work. | Indique los días y horas en que está disponible para trabajar. |
Proporcione su ___, incluyendo teléfono y correo electrónico.
Provide your ___, including phone and email.
contact information
'Contact information' includes details like phone number and email, which are necessary for employers to reach you.
Common Job Application Actions
These are verbs and phrases that describe what you do during the job application process.
| English Vocab | English Vocab | English Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apply | Apply | I am going to apply for the marketing assistant position. | Voy a postularme para el puesto de asistente de marketing. |
| Submit | Submit | Please submit your application by Friday. | Por favor, envíe su solicitud antes del viernes. |
| Fill Out | Fill Out | Fill out the application form completely. | Complete el formulario de solicitud por completo. |
| Attach | Attach | Attach your resume and cover letter to the email. | Adjunte su currículum y carta de presentación al correo electrónico. |
| Upload | Upload | Upload your documents to the online portal. | Suba sus documentos al portal en línea. |
| Review | Review | The hiring manager will review all applications. | El gerente de contratación revisará todas las solicitudes. |
| Call Back | Call Back | They said they will call back if you are selected for an interview. | Dijeron que devolverán la llamada si es seleccionado para una entrevista. |
| Schedule | Schedule | I need to schedule an interview for next Monday. | Necesito programar una entrevista para el próximo lunes. |
| Follow Up | Follow Up | Send a follow-up email if you haven’t heard back in a week. | Envíe un correo electrónico de seguimiento si no ha recibido respuesta en una semana. |
| Withdraw | Withdraw | She decided to withdraw her application. | Ella decidió retirar su solicitud. |
Interview Vocabulary
These are the key words you’ll hear and use during job interviews.
| English Vocab | English Vocab | English Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | Interview | I have a job interview tomorrow at 10 a.m. | Tengo una entrevista de trabajo mañana a las 10 a.m. |
| Interviewer | Interviewer | The interviewer asked me about my previous job. | El entrevistador me preguntó sobre mi trabajo anterior. |
| Candidate | Candidate | There are three candidates for the position. | Hay tres candidatos para el puesto. |
| Question | Question | The interviewer asked a difficult question. | El entrevistador hizo una pregunta difícil. |
| Answer | Answer | I practiced my answers before the interview. | Practiqué mis respuestas antes de la entrevista. |
| Resume | Resume | Bring a copy of your resume to the interview. | Lleve una copia de su currículum a la entrevista. |
| Dress Code | Dress Code | What is the dress code for the interview? | ¿Cuál es el código de vestimenta para la entrevista? |
| Body Language | Body Language | Good body language can make a positive impression. | Un buen lenguaje corporal puede causar una buena impresión. |
| Follow-Up Email | Follow-Up Email | I sent a follow-up email to thank the interviewer. | Envié un correo electrónico de seguimiento para agradecer al entrevistador. |
| Job Offer | Job Offer | I received a job offer yesterday. | Recibí una oferta de trabajo ayer. |
Recruitment and Hiring Terms
These are words related to the final stages of getting a job.
| English Vocab | English Vocab | English Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hire | Hire | The company decided to hire three new employees. | La empresa decidió contratar a tres nuevos empleados. |
| Onboarding | Onboarding | Onboarding will begin on the first day of work. | La incorporación comenzará el primer día de trabajo. |
| Probation | Probation | New employees usually have a probation period. | Los nuevos empleados suelen tener un período de prueba. |
| Contract | Contract | I signed the employment contract yesterday. | Firmé el contrato de trabajo ayer. |
| Salary | Salary | What is the salary for this position? | ¿Cuál es el salario para este puesto? |
| Benefits | Benefits | The job includes health insurance and other benefits. | El trabajo incluye seguro de salud y otros beneficios. |
| Promotion | Promotion | She received a promotion after six months. | Ella recibió una promoción después de seis meses. |
| Resign | Resign | He decided to resign from his job. | Él decidió renunciar a su trabajo. |
| Terminate | Terminate | The company decided to terminate his contract. | La empresa decidió rescindir su contrato. |
| Exit Interview | Exit Interview | I had an exit interview before leaving the company. | Tuve una entrevista de salida antes de dejar la empresa. |
These vocabulary lists cover the essential terms you need for every stage of the job application process, from filling out forms to starting a new job. Good luck!
Firmé el ___ de trabajo ayer.
I signed the employment ___ yesterday.
contract
A 'contract' is a formal agreement between the employee and employer.
Flashcards (1 of 40)
- English Vocab: Full Name
- English Example: Por favor, escriba su nombre completo en la parte superior del formulario.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
