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Job search vocabulary
CV:I have sent my CV to HR at the company.
Resume: Americans call CVs resumes.
Letter of recommendation: Could you write me a letter of recommendation?
Job interview: I have a job interview tomorrow.
Education: What schools did you go to?
Work history: What is your work history?
Temporary contract: A short term contract.
Full time contract: To work a full week.
Human resources: Who is the HR director?
Hiring: We are hiring now.
Unsolicited CV: I am sending an unsolicited CV.
Workshops: There are employment workshops.
Interns: She is an intern at the White House.
Trainees: They are trainees at the company.
Telephone requests
May I speak with your human resources department?
Do you have any openings at present?
Have you received my CV?
I would like to apply for the job.