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pre-employment

pre-employment

3.4
Happens before someone starts a job for checks or training
  • adjective
  • /priː ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
translation icon : preempleo
  • All candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test before starting work.

Examples

  • A thorough pre-employment screening helps employers find the right person for the job.

  • The company conducts pre-employment training sessions for new hires.

  • All candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test before starting work.

  • The company requires a pre-employment background check.

  • Many employers conduct pre-employment drug tests.

  • The company requires a pre-employment background check for all new staff.

  • A thorough pre-employment screening helps ensure the right candidate is selected.

Synonyms

preplacement
vspre-employment
  • Specialized
7.1

Happening before someone is assigned to a job or position

is about checks and requirements that happen before someone is hired
preservice
vspre-employment
  • Specialized
6.1

Relating to training people do before they start a job

focuses on checks and requirements before being hired, not on training

Surface Forms

pre-employment positive

Morphology

pre-employment = employment (transparent) = pre + employ + ment

The prefix 'pre-' straightforwardly adds the meaning 'before' to 'employment'.

Etymology

Pre-employment is made of the parts pre- 'before' and employment 'work' or being hired, so it describes training, checks, or rules that happen before someone starts a job.