Job Interview Tips

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a piece of clothing that is excessively formal or elaborate

verb to dress in clothes that are excessively formal or elaborate

  • It is important not to overdress for a job interview.
  • I always overdress for parties because I love dressing up.
  • She always overdresses for school, she's so extra.
  • Sometimes it's better to overdress than to underdress for an event.

noun casual conversation about unimportant or superficial topics

  • During the networking event, we engaged in small talk to break the ice.
  • I hate making small talk at parties, it always feels so forced.
  • Let's skip the small talk and get straight to the point.
  • Their relationship was based on surface-level small talk, with no real depth.

noun A concise and persuasive speech or presentation that outlines a product, service, or idea in a short amount of time, typically delivered in the time it takes to ride an elevator.

  • During the job interview, candidates are often asked to present their elevator pitch.
  • Hey, do you have your elevator pitch ready for the networking event?
  • I gotta work on my elevator pitch before the meeting tomorrow.
  • She delivered her elevator pitch flawlessly, capturing the attention of everyone in the room.