Vorstellungsgespräch

job interview

noun FOR-shtel-loongs-ge-shpraykh Rare

Origin: literally introduction-conversation

Usage Note

Vorstellungsgespräch is the formal job interview where a candidate stellt sich vor (introduces themselves). The synonym Bewerbungsgespräch is equally common. You führen or haben such an interview. The neuter compound ends in -gespräch, taking umlaut in the plural -gespräche.

Examples

"Sie wurde zum Vorstellungsgespräch eingeladen."

Natural Translation

She was invited to the job interview.

Literal Translation

She was to-the introduction-conversation invited.

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