Definition: 1. A private meeting between people when questions are asked and answered. 2. A formal meeting at which sb is asked questions to see if they are suitable for a particular job, or for a course of study at a college, university, etc. 3. A meeting (often a public one) at which a journalist asks sb questions in order to find out their opinions. 4. A conference (usually with someone important). 5. Discuss formally with (somebody) for the purpose of an evaluation.
Use 'interview' in a sentence:
1. She broke her public silence in a TV interview.
2. When I went for my first interview for this job I arrived extremely early.
3. He completely botched up the interview.
4. She fluffed her interview at Harvard.
5. She was always on edge before an interview.
6. It was a very enlightening interview.
7. My whole future is riding on this interview.
8. On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well.
9. He was among the three candidates interviewed for the job.
10. The interview went well.
11. She has just taped an interview.
12. This interview was conducted under false pretences.
13. How did you get on at the interview?
14. Did you hear the interview with him on the radio?
15. There'll be an interview with Mr Brown after the news.
16. A job interview is a very artificial situation.
17. The police interviewed the driver, but had no evidence to go on.
18. In an interview try to ask open questions.
19. I made a real hash of the interview.
20. A good interview enables candidates to prove their worth.
21. She got herself into a real state before the interview.
22. I felt really nervous before the interview.
23. Which post are you being interviewed for?
24. Suddenly we were summoned to the interview room.
25. I think I fared quite well in the interview.
26. The interview only took ten minutes, but it felt like hours.
27. You really have to sell yourself at a job interview.
28. His success hinges on how well he does at the interview.
29. The interview went smoothly.
30. He went round interviewing people about local traditions.
31. They interviewed employees to gauge their reaction to the changes.
32. The Prime Minister declined to be interviewed.
33. The interview was recorded and then transcribed.
34. We interviewed ten people for the job.
35. Allan gave an interview to the Chicago Tribune newspaper last month.
36. They really put me through it at the interview.
37. The full transcription of the interview is attached.
38. A series of five interviews will be spread over two days.
39. The interview took place on a Friday afternoon.
40. The original interview notes were subsequently lost.
41. The interview came live by satellite from Hollywood.
42. The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio.
43. If you don't interview well you are unlikely to get the job.
44. He was informed to call Dr. Plum for an interview.
45. She spruced up for the interview.
46. The website gives you tips on interviewing for colleges.
47. I seized the chance to interview Chris Hani about this issue.
48. The interviews were given to a random sample of students.
49. It was the first interview I'd done in front of a live audience.
50. Successful candidates will be invited for interview next week.
51. Make sure you swot up on the company before the interview.
52. A letter of introduction will ensure you an interview.
53. When Wardell was interviewed, he was impressive, and on that basis, he was hired.
54. He has an interview next week for the manager's job.
55. Our parents asked her to arrange a “marriage interview” for the two of us.
56. He was given the chance to answer back in a radio interview.
57. The interview went out over the airways.
58. Several candidates were called for a second interview.
59. The interview was beamed live across America.
60. She drew the interview out to over an hour.
61. Next week, I will be interviewing Spielberg about his latest movie.
62. The interview was much worse than he had expected.
63. You'll need to keep a clear head for your interview.
64. He can't interview people to save his life.
65. The police are waiting to interview the injured man.
66. Yesterday, in an interview on German television, the minister denied the reports.
67. They really made me sweat during the interview.
68. He came over well in the interview.
69. We will take up references after the interview.
70. You will be asked to present yourself for interview.
