Job Interview Fails

get off on the right foot [idiom]: make a good start at something, especially a task or relationship

hiring process [noun phrase]: the process of identifying, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates for a job opening

adaptability [noun]: the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions

thinking on one’s feet [idiom]: react quickly, be mentally agile

fact-check [verb]: investigate (an issue) in order to verify the facts

deal-breaker [noun phrase]: a reason for rejecting someone or something

turn off [phrasal verb]: to cause to lose interest; to evoke a negative feeling in

pinpoint [verb]: to fix, determine, or identify with precision

move on [phrasal verb]: to go on to a different place, subject, activity, etc.

brush off [phrasal verb]: to dismiss and ignore (a person)

complacent [adjective]: showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements; self-satisfied

laid-back [adjective]: relaxed and easy-going

lofty [adjective]: arrogant or disdainful

enthusiastic [adjective]: having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

self-confident [adjective]: trusting in one's abilities, qualities, and judgment