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.”