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job interview
A conversation between an applicant and one or more representatives of a company to assess their suitability for an open position.
Ich bin ziemlich nervös, weil ich morgen mein erstes Vorstellungsgespräch habe.
I'm pretty nervous because I have my first job interview tomorrow.
The word consists of 'Vorstellung' (introduction/presentation) and 'Gespräch' (conversation). 'Vorstellung' comes from the verb 'sich vorstellen' (to introduce oneself). A 'Vorstellungsgespräch' (job interview) is therefore literally a conversation in which you introduce yourself for a position.
Ein gutes Vorstellungsgespräch erfordert eine gründliche Vorbereitung.
A good job interview requires thorough preparation.
There are fixed phrases around the topic of job hunting: You are 'zu einem Vorstellungsgespräch eingeladen' (invited to a job interview), you 'hat' (have) a job interview, or you 'führt' (conduct) one from the employer's perspective.
Ich wurde zu drei Vorstellungsgesprächen eingeladen.
I was invited to three job interviews.
Pay attention to the prepositions: You are invited 'zu' (to) an interview and go 'zum' (to the) interview. The interview itself takes place 'bei' (at) a company.
Ich habe nächste Woche ein Vorstellungsgespräch bei einer großen IT-Firma.
I have a job interview at a large IT company next week.
interview
Interview and Vorstellungsgespräch can both refer to a conversation held to assess a job application. Vorstellungsgespräch is the clear standard term for this, while Interview is more general and often sounds more media-oriented. In the context of a job application, Vorstellungsgespräch is normally the better choice; Interview is possible, but adds a particular nuance.
Das Unternehmen lud sie zu einem Vorstellungsgespräch für die Stelle als Designerin ein.
The company invited her to a job interview for the position of designer.
Das Unternehmen lud sie zu einem Interview für die Stelle als Designerin ein.
The company invited her to an interview for the position of designer.
