Work & Career

20 words

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   unemploymentnoun/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

   the state of being without a paid job; the number of people without jobs in a population

   “Youth unemployment in the region rose last year.”

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   vacancynoun/ˈveɪkənsi/

   an available job or position; an empty place that needs to be filled

   “The company advertised a vacancy for an assistant manager.”

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   experiencenoun / verb/ɪkˈspɪəriəns/

   knowledge or skill gained through doing something; (v) to go through or feel something

   “She has five years' experience in sales.”

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   trainingnoun/ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

   the process of teaching or learning skills for a job or activity

   “The company provides on-the-job training for new staff.”

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   fireverb / noun/faɪər/

   (v) to dismiss someone from a job; (n) combustion or flame

   “The company fired three employees last month due to budget cuts.”

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   skillnoun/skɪl/

   the ability to do something well, often gained through training or experience

   “Communication skills are essential in customer service roles.”

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   full-timeadjective / adverb/ˈfʊlˌtaɪm/

   working the full number of hours considered standard in a job

   “After graduation she got a full-time position at an engineering firm.”

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   part-timeadjective / adverb/ˈpɑːtˌtaɪm/

   working fewer hours than a full-time job

   “She has a part-time job while she studies.”

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   applicationnoun/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

   a formal request (often written) for something such as a job, place, or permission

   “I sent my application for the summer internship last night.”

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    shiftnoun / verb/ʃɪft/

    a period of work (e.g. a night shift); (v) to move or change position

    “I usually work the night shift at the hospital.”

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    jobnoun/dʒɒb/

    a specific paid position of regular employment

    “She found a part‑time job at the supermarket.”

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    resumenoun/rɪˈzjuːmeɪ/

    a short document summarising your education, work experience, and skills for job applications

    “Update your resume before you start applying for jobs.”

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    candidatenoun/ˈkændɪdət/

    a person being considered for a job, position, or election

    “They interviewed three strong candidates for the role.”

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    managernoun/ˈmænɪdʒə/

    a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff

    “Our manager told us about the new rota.”

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    qualificationnoun/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

    a certificate, degree, or skill that makes someone suitable for a job or activity

    “The job requires specific qualifications in accounting.”

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    employeenoun/ɪmˈplɔɪiː/

    a person who is hired to work for an employer

    “Every employee is entitled to a contract and holiday pay.”

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    overtimenoun/ˈəʊvətaɪm/

    time worked beyond the usual working hours, often paid extra

    “She did a lot of overtime last month and earned extra pay.”

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    retireverb/rɪˈtaɪə(r)/

    to stop working permanently, especially because of age

    “My father plans to retire next year at sixty-five.”

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    wagenoun/weɪdʒ/

    money paid, typically hourly or daily, to a worker for labour or services

    “Farm workers usually receive low wages.”

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    workplacenoun/ˈwɜːkpleɪs/

    the place or environment where people do their jobs

    “Employers should ensure a safe workplace for all staff.”