Work and business / B1

INT-uh-vyoo/ˈɪntəvjuː/

An interview is a formal meeting to ask questions, often for a job or on TV. A job interview; give an interview. A meeting is broader. As a verb: they interviewed three candidates. Interviewee is the person answering; interviewer asks. Interview with is the usual preposition.

Meaning

A formal meeting to ask someone questions, often for a job.

Examples

• “She has a job interview on Monday.”
• “She was nervous before the interview.”
• “The minister refused to be interviewed.”

Good to know

a job interview. interview with / for. Person asked: interviewee.

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