Meaning in job interviews & careers, with examples
/rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/nounCore term
In job interviews & careers, responsibility means: A duty or task that is part of your job and that you must take care of; on a CV, the main things you did in each role.
In Turkish: sorumluluk, görev
How it is used
Job ads list 'Key responsibilities' or 'Your responsibilities will include...'. On CVs, people describe responsibilities with action verbs such as managed, planned and delivered. You have, take on or are given responsibility.
Example sentences
My main responsibilities included planning events and managing the budget.
I'm looking for a role with more responsibility.
Common collocations
key responsibilities
main responsibilities
take on responsibility
responsibilities include
Related terms
job descriptionA written explanation of what a job involves, including the main tasks, responsibilities and the skills or experience needed.
achievementSomething good that you did successfully through effort or skill, often shown on a CV with a result or a number.
roleA job or position, or the part someone plays and the responsibilities they have in a team or organisation.
work experienceThe jobs you have done and what you learned from them; in British English it can also mean a short unpaid placement for school pupils.
