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job interview
A formal conversation between an employer and a person who has applied for a position, in order to assess their suitability and qualifications. It is also called a Vorstellungsgespräch (job interview).
Ich bin ziemlich nervös, weil ich morgen mein erstes Bewerbungsgespräch habe.
I'm pretty nervous because I have my first job interview tomorrow.
The word is made up of 'Bewerbung' (application) and 'Gespräch' (conversation), connected by an 's'. It literally means a conversation as part of an application.
Ein gutes Bewerbungsgespräch kann über den Erfolg deiner Jobsuche entscheiden.
A good job interview can determine the success of your job search.
As an applicant, you 'hat' (have) a Bewerbungsgespräch (job interview) or are 'dazu eingeladen' (invited to one). Employers 'führen' (conduct) Bewerbungsgespräche (job interviews).
Ich habe nächste Woche ein wichtiges Bewerbungsgespräch.
I have an important job interview next week.
You are invited 'zu' einem Bewerbungsgespräch (to a job interview). You prepare yourself 'auf' das Gespräch (for the interview).
Sie wurde zum Bewerbungsgespräch bei einer großen Firma eingeladen.
She was invited to a job interview at a large company.
interview
'Interview' and 'Bewerbungsgespräch' can mean the same thing in connection with a job application. Both then refer to a conversation in which an employer gets to know a person and checks whether they are suitable for a position. 'Bewerbungsgespräch' is more precise, because it is immediately clear that it is about a job. 'Interview' can also fit in this context, but it has other meanings too, for example a conversation for a newspaper. If no job application context is mentioned, 'Bewerbungsgespräch' is clearer.
Vor dem Bewerbungsgespräch liest Frau Schneider die Stellenanzeige noch einmal.
Before the job interview, Ms. Schneider reads the job advertisement once more.
Milan hat am Morgen ein Interview bei einer kleinen Softwarefirma.
Milan has an interview at a small software company in the morning.