Vocabulary for job applications (ESL)

Something you have done without getting paid

• Chores

• Voluntary work

• A career

• A job

Any recognised certificates you have, e.g. NCEA Level 1, First Aid Certificate

• Achievement

• Training

• Education

• Qualifications

Jobs you have had in the past (two options)

• Work history

• Past history

• Employment history

• Part-time work

The person who is employed by the boss

• The worker

• Employment

• The employee

• The employer

What you like to do in your spare time

• Skills

• Interests

• Education

• Community service

Examples of how you have used your skills

• Education

• Talents

• Evidence

• Work experience

The boss

• The principal

• Employment

• The employee

• The employer

The ways an employer can get in touch with you

• Personal statement

• Contact information

• Address

• Email

Information about who you are, why you are applying for this job and your future plans

• Contact details

• Personal statement

• Interests

• Skills

What you are good at

• Achievement

• Education

• Skills

• Qualifications