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Position

Meaning in job interviews & careers, with examples

/pəˈzɪʃən/nounCore term

In job interviews & careers, position means: A job in an organisation, especially as described in a job ad or a formal letter. It sounds a little more formal than the word job.

In Turkish: pozisyon, kadro, görev

How it is used

Used in job ads, cover letters and HR emails: 'I am writing to apply for the position of...', 'The position has been filled'. You hold, fill, accept or leave a position.

Example sentences

  1. I am writing to apply for the position of project coordinator.

  2. Unfortunately, the position has already been filled.

Common collocations

  • apply for a position
  • fill a position
  • accept a position
  • senior position
  • roleA job or position, or the part someone plays and the responsibilities they have in a team or organisation.
  • vacancyA job in a company or organisation that is available because nobody is doing it yet, so the employer is looking for someone to fill it.
  • job descriptionA written explanation of what a job involves, including the main tasks, responsibilities and the skills or experience needed.
  • applyTo formally ask for a job, usually by sending a CV, filling in an online form or writing a letter.

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