Unit 9: A2 Vocabulary—Work and Careers

Job

Definition: A paid position of regular employment.

Example: “She found a new job at a marketing company.”

 

Career

Definition: An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress.

Example: “He is planning his career in engineering.”

 

Occupation

Definition: A job or profession.

Example: “Her occupation is a teacher.”

 

Employee

Definition: A person employed for wages or salary, especially at a non-executive level.

Example: “The company has over 500 employees.”

 

Employer

Definition: A person or organization that employs people.

Example: “The employer offered health benefits to all employees.”

 

Resume

Definition: A document used by individuals to present their background, skills, and accomplishments.

Example: “She updated her resume before applying for the job.”

 

Interview

Definition: A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.

Example: “He had an interview for the manager position.”

 

Salary

Definition: A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed as an annual sum.

Example: “The job offers a competitive salary.”

 

Wage

Definition: A fixed regular payment earned for work or services, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis.

Example: “She earns a good wage as a nurse.”

 

Colleague

Definition: A person with whom one works in a profession or business.

Example: “He enjoys working with his colleagues.”

 

Manager

Definition: A person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff.

Example: “The manager held a meeting to discuss the project.”

 

Team

Definition: A group of people who work together.

Example: “They worked as a team to complete the project.”

 

Office

Definition: A room or set of rooms where business, professional, or bureaucratic work is done.

Example: “She works in an office downtown.”

 

Meeting

Definition: An assembly of people, especially the members of a society or committee, for discussion or entertainment.

Example: “They scheduled a meeting to discuss the new policy.”

 

Project

Definition: An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.

Example: “They are working on a new project for the client.”

 

Promotion

Definition: The action of raising someone to a higher position or rank.

Example: “She received a promotion to senior manager.”

 

Task

Definition: A piece of work to be done or undertaken.

Example: “He completed the task before the deadline.”

 

Deadline

Definition: The latest time or date by which something should be completed.

Example: “The deadline for the report is next Monday.”

 

Report

Definition: A document that presents information in an organized format for a specific audience and purpose.

Example: “She wrote a report on the company’s performance.”

 

Skill

Definition: The ability to do something well; expertise.

Example: “Communication is an important skill in any job.”

 

Training

Definition: The action of teaching a person a particular skill or type of behavior.

Example: “New employees go through a training program.”

 

Experience

Definition: Practical contact with and observation of facts or events.

Example: “She has five years of experience in marketing.”

 

Internship

Definition: A temporary position with an emphasis on on-the-job training rather than merely employment.

Example: “He completed an internship at a law firm.”

 

Freelancer

Definition: A person who works freelance, not being committed to a particular employer long-term.

Example: “She works as a freelancer, taking various projects from different clients.”

 

Occupation

Definition: A job or profession.

Example: “His occupation is a software developer.”

 

Full-time

Definition: Working the full number of hours defined as standard or normal for an employee.

Example: “She works full-time at the company.”

 

Part-time

Definition: Working fewer hours than the full-time requirement.

Example: “He has a part-time job while studying.”

 

Benefits

Definition: Advantages or profits gained from something, such as health insurance, retirement plans, etc.

Example: “The job offers several benefits, including health insurance and paid vacation.”

 

Contract

Definition: A written or spoken agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law.

Example: “She signed a contract with her new employer.”

 

Entrepreneur

Definition: A person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.

Example: “He is an entrepreneur who started his own tech company.”