you‘ve done. You will begin to see patterns as the same key
words and phrases are repeated over and over. The words in
the phrases may vary, but the meaning will be the same.
You will also begin to see sets of words used for specific jobs
within an industry. A good way to become knowledgeable about
key words and phrases is to write or collect the words that are
used repeatedly. As you prepare phrases for your interview, note
how often specific words are used as you go through your job
search.
Keep a dictionary nearby so that when you find a word and
don’t understand the meaning, you can look it up before you
make it “your” word. It is unwise to use a word without under-
standing its meaning.
Once you have formulated your list of sample words and
phrases, you can review it whenever you have time. One woman
conducting a job search wrote the key words and sample
phrases in a small notebook and carried it with her wherever she
went. When she found herself standing in long lines at places like
the post office or bank, she would pull out her notebook and
review her list. She was able to improve her industry vocabulary
quickly by doing this.You will find that if you continue to practice
these words, they will become very familiar to you and become
part of your vocabulary.
The following are examples of common words and phrases
found in postings for an Executive Secretary/Admin position.
Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview