Is job interview the same as interview?

A job interview is one kind of interview. It means an interview for a job.

Is job interview formal or informal?

It is usually formal. People use it in workplace, school, and exam settings.

How do I use job interview in a sentence?

You can say, "I have a job interview at 10 a.m."

What words go with job interview?

Common words are preparation, questions, round, panel, and feedback.

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job-interview

/ˈdʒɒb ˌɪn.tə.vjuː/

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noun

A job interview is a formal meeting where an employer asks questions to decide if you are suitable for a job.

I have a job interview tomorrow.
She was nervous during the job interview.
He did well in the job interview.

Adinary Nuance

A job interview is more specific than an interview. It clearly means a meeting about work, while interview can also mean a news, research, or TV interview. Use job interview when you want to avoid confusion in workplace or exam contexts. It is more natural than saying just "an interview" when the job is the topic.

In other languages

Vietnamese: phỏng vấn xin việc
Spanish: entrevista de trabajo
Chinese: 工作面试
Japanese: 就職面接
Korean: 취업 면접

Etymology

Job comes from Old English, and interview comes from Old French via Middle English. The phrase became common in modern workplace English in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Common phrases

job interview questionsjob interview processjob interview tipsjob interview round

Synonyms

employment interview work interview hiring interview

Frequently asked questions

Is job interview the same as interview?: A job interview is one kind of interview. It means an interview for a job.
Is job interview formal or informal?: It is usually formal. People use it in workplace, school, and exam settings.
How do I use job interview in a sentence?: You can say, "I have a job interview at 10 a.m."
What words go with job interview?: Common words are preparation, questions, round, panel, and feedback.