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Track record

Meaning in job interviews & careers, with examples

/ˈtræk ˌrekərd/nounCommon term

In job interviews & careers, track record means: Your past performance and results, which show whether you are likely to do well in the future.

In Turkish: başarı geçmişi, kanıtlanmış başarılar, geçmiş performans

How it is used

Very common in job ads and CVs: 'a proven track record in sales', 'a strong track record of delivering projects'. It is used for both people and companies, usually about good results.

Example sentences

  1. We're looking for someone with a proven track record in B2B sales.

  2. She has an excellent track record of finishing projects on time and on budget.

Common collocations

  • proven track record
  • strong track record
  • track record of success
  • track record in
  • achievementSomething good that you did successfully through effort or skill, often shown on a CV with a result or a number.
  • strengthA quality or ability that you are particularly good at and that helps you do your job well.
  • 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.
  • promotionA move to a higher position or level in your organisation, usually with more responsibility and more pay.

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