Unit7 Flashcards by David Veršecký

access

noun [U] - a way of entering or reaching a place

Usage: My swipe card gives me access to the documents archive.

PŘÍSTUP

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accountancy

noun [U] - the way of keeping written records of money which is paid to a business or paid by a business, and calculates profits, etc.

Usage: The company has introduced a new accountancy system to make the auditing process easier.
ÚČETNICTVÍ

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administration

noun [U] - the control and organisation of a company or particular business activity

Usage: Most jobs involve a certain amount of administration work.

SPRÁVA, ŘÍZENÍ, ADMINISTRATIVA

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application

noun [C] - formal (often written) request for something, such as a job or a place at a college or university

Usage: Have you filled in the application form correctly?

ŽÁDOST

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background

noun [C] - the details of a person’s family, education, experience, etc.
Usage: The company was interested in my educational background.
PŮVOD, PROSTŘEDÍ ODKUD ČLOVĚK POCHÁZÍ

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bear out

verb - to show that somebody is right or that something is true

Usage: The information bore out to be true.
The information has borne out to be true.

POTVRZOVAT, PODEPŘÍT TRVRZENÍ

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candidate

noun [C] - a person who is applying for a job

Usage: There were a large number of candidates for the vacancy.

UCHAZEČ, KANDIDÁT

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careers staff

noun [U] - university staff whose job is to advise students about their future career

Usage: I found the careers staff very helpful.

ZAMĚSTNANCI ZABÝVAJÍCÍ SE KARIÉRNÍM ROZVOJEM

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circulate

verb - to send information to all the people in a group

Usage: The company has circulated a memo reminding all the staff about the managers’ visit on Friday.

OBÍHAT, KOLOVAT

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commonplace

adj. - done very often, or existing in many places and therefore not unusual

Usage: The outsourcing of the recruitment process today is commonplace, especially in many large firms.

VŠEDNÍ, SAMOZŘEJMOST

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compensation and benefit package

noun [C] - salary and other money , goods etc. given to an employee by the company he/she works for

Usage: The position included a good compensation and benefit package.

BALÍČEK ODMĚN A BENEFITŮ/ VÝHOD

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consult

verb - to discuss something with somebody to get their permission for something

Usage: I have to consult my supervisor before I can offer you a better deal.

KONZULTOVAT, PORADIT SE

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correspondence

noun [U] - the letters a person or business sends and receives

Usage: My administrative work requires regular correspondence with our suppliers.

KORESPONDENCE

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cost-effective

adj. - getting the best possible profit or benefit for the money that you spend

Usage: Our company always looks for the most cost-effective means to transport our products.

CENOVĚ EFEKTIVNÍ/ VÝHODNÉ

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curriculum vitae(CV

noun [C] - a written record of your education or employment which you send when you are applying for a job

Usage: I sent the company a copy of my curriculum vitae attached to my application letter.

ŽIVOTOPIS

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database

noun [C] - an organised set of data that is stored in a computer and can be looked at and used in various ways

Usage: Our company website keeps all the CVs from previous applicants on a database.

DATABÁZE

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ensure

verb - to make sure that something happens or is definite

Usage: We need to ensure that all the necessary precautions have been taken.

ZAJISTIT

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expertise

noun [U] - expert knowledge or skill in a particular subject, activity or job

Usage: We are looking for staff with expertise and experience in quality control.

ODBORNOST

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external

adj.- (coming from) outside the company

Usage: We will outsource the recruitment process and use an external agency.

EXTERNÍ

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field

noun [C] - a particular subject or activity that somebody works in or is interested in

Usage: He was formerly employed in the field of industrial research.

POLE, OBLAST

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findings

noun [C] - a particular subject or activity that somebody works in or is interested in

Usage: He was formerly employed in the field of industrial research.

POLE, OBLAST

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findings

noun pl. - information that is discovered as a result of research into something

Usage: The findings from our research show that customers are switching to budget brands.

ZJIŠTĚNÍ, NÁLEZ

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graduate

noun [C] - a person who has a university degree

Usage: Every year the company takes on a certain number of graduates.

ABSOLVENT VŠ

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hire

verb - to give somebody a job

Usage: This year we hired five university graduates.

NAJMOUT

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human resources

noun [U] - the department in a company that deals with employing and training people Usage: Our human resources department only interviews the shortlisted candidates. LIDSKÉ ZDROJE

internal

adj.- (coming from) inside the company Usage: Our company often fills vacancies using our own internal employees. INTERNÍ, VNITŘNÍ

interpersonal

adj.- connected with relationships between people Usage: The company has a strict policy on interpersonal relationships. MEZILIDSKÝ

investigate

verb - to find out information and facts about a subject problem by study or research Usage: Our marketing team is investigating the correlation between price and quality. PÁTRAT

job board

noun [C] - a website on which job openings are advertised Usage: Companies are starting to use electronic job boards more and more as a recruitment method. NABÍDKY ZAMĚSTNÁNÍ

job fair

noun [C] - an exhibition at which companies try to recruit graduates Usage: Our company organises job fairs every year to attract potential employees. VELETRH PRÁCE

job listing

noun [C] - a job advertised on a job board Usage: I’m going to apply for that job listing I saw on the company website. SEZNAMY VOLNÝCH MÍST

job swap programme

noun [C] - a system in which people exchange jobs with each other in order to learn more about different parts of a company Usage: Our company promotes career development and has a job swap programme. VÝMĚNNÝ PRACOVNÍ POBYT

liaise with

verb - to work closely with somebody and exchange information with them Usage: The company will liaise with the agency to find the best candidate for the vacancy. (ÚZCE) SPOLUPRACOVAT S

on/at the leading edge

exp. - the most important and advanced position in an area of activity, especially technology Usage: Apple Inc.’s latest innovations are at the leading edge of both the IT and telecommunications industries. PŘEDNÍ, ŠPIČKOVÝ

opening

noun [C] - a job that is available Usage: There is a new opening advertised on the job board. VOLNÉ MÍSTO

paperwork

noun [U] - the written work that is part of a job, such as filling in forms and writing letters and reports Usage: The part of my job I dislike the most is all the paperwork I have to take care of. PAPÍROVÁNÍ, ADMINISTRATIVA

paste

verb - to copy or move text into a document from another place or another document Usage: You should copy and paste the text. It will save you time. VLOŽIT

personnel

noun [U] - people employed by an organisation Usage: The company undertakes to ensure the wellbeing and safety of its personnel. PERSONÁL, ZAMĚSTNANCI

placement

noun [C] - finding and placing someone in a job Usage: We only use the agency for the placement of personnel in our production hall. UMÍSTĚNÍ

post

verb - to advertise a job on an electronic job board Usage: The company has posted a new vacancy on the board. VYVĚSIT, UMÍSTIT

potential

adj.- that can develop into something or be developed in the future Usage: We interviewed all the potential candidates. POTENCIONÁLNÍ, MOŽNÝ

prospective

adj.- expected to do something or to become something Usage: Job fairs are a useful way to attract prospective employees. BUDOUCÍ, EVENTUÁLNÍ, MOŽNÝ

qualified

adj.- having passed the exams or completed the training that are necessary in order to do a particular job Usage: The vacancy attracted a large number of applicants, however, only a few of them were qualified for the job. KVALIFIKOVANÝ

recruiting

noun [U] - finding new people to join a company Usage: We should outsource part of our personnel department’s recruiting process because it uses time and resources inefficiently. NÁBOR

recruitment agency

noun [C] - a company which finds and recruits staff for client companies Usage: We would be better off using a recruitment agency. NÁBOROVÁ AGENTURA

recruitment fair

noun [C] - an exhibition at which companies try to recruit graduates Usage: The company has organised a recruitment fair to take place on the university campus. VELETRH PRÁCE

reference

noun [C] - a letter written by somebody who knows you, giving information about your character and abilities, especially to a new employer Usage: The interviewer asked me to provide two references from previous employers. DOPORUČENÍ, REFERENCE

requirement

noun [C] - something that you must have in order to do something else Usage: The job advertisement listed all the requirements and experience needed for the position. POŽADAVEK

routine

noun [C] - done or happening as a normal part of a particular job, situation or process Usage: I enjoy my work. However, some of the day to day routine tasks are a bit tedious. RUTINA

screening process

noun [C] - the process of ensuring that a candidate is suitable for a job Usage: After we make a shortlist of the best candidates, we will put each candidate through a screening process. PROCES PROVĚŘOVÁNÍ, ZJIŠŤOVÁNÍ

select

verb - to choose somebody or something, usually carefully, from a group of people or things Usage: The company usually selects university graduates for these positions. VYBRAT

set up

verb - to arrange an interview or meeting, etc. Usage: We’ll set up a meeting for next week to decide how we will promote the new range of products. ZAŘÍDIT, ZORGANIZOVAT

shortage

noun [C] - situation where there is not enough people or things that are needed Usage: There are plenty of qualified bookkeepers in the region. However, there is a shortage of experienced accountants. NEDOSTATEK

skilled

adj.- having enough ability, experience and knowledge to be able to do something well Usage: It is difficult to find skilled and reliable assembly workers. KAVALIFIKOVANÝ

sort through

phrasal verb - to look through a number of things, either in order to find something or to put them in order Usage: The agency will send us the CVs of the most suitable candidates for the position and we’ll sort through them to select the best ones for an interview. ROZTŘÍDIT

state of the art

exp.- using the most modern or advanced techniques or methods; as good as it can be in the present time Usage: We always update our products using state of the art components in the assembly process. NEJMODERNĚJŠÍ

strategy

noun [C] - a plan that is intended to achieve a particular purpose Usage: We are going to change our marketing strategy to try and attract more customers. STRATEGIE, TAKTIKA

submit

verb - to give a document or proposal etc. to somebody in authority so they can study or consider it Usage: We will submit our proposal for the contract by Friday at the latest. PODAT, ODESLAT, PŘEDLOŽIT

talented

adj.- having natural ability to do something well Usage: Young, talented and motivated graduates are often promoted quickly in our company organisation. TALENTOVANÝ

time-consuming

adj.- taking or needing a lot of time Usage: We outsource most of the recruitment process because it is time-consuming. ĆASOVĚ NÁROČNÝ

time management course

noun [C] - a training course which aims to help people use their time at work more efficiently Usage: We are going to send the staff on a time management course so that they can manage their time more efficiently. KURZ NA EFEKTIVNÍ VYUŽITÍ ČASU

to their/its full potential

exp.- as much as possible, to use completely and fully Usage: We try to use the company website to its full potential by keeping our staff regularly updated and advertising any new job positions. PLNĚ VYUŽITÝ

trainee

noun [C] - a person who is being taught how to do a particular job Usage: Our company quite often takes on trainees after their training period has finished. ÚČASTNÍK KURZU

turn down

phrasal verb - to reject or refuse to consider an offer, a proposal, etc. or the person who makes it Usage: We considered several of the applicants for the job but we had to turn down a large number. ZAMÍTNOUT

vacancy

noun [C] - a job that is available for somebody to do Usage: The company only advertises its vacancies on its company website. VOLNÉ MÍSTO

website

noun [C] - a place on the internet where a company or an organisation puts information Usage: The company’s website enables jobseekers to view vacancies and upload their CVs. WEBOVÉ STRÁNKY

noun [U] - a way of entering or reaching a place Usage: My swipe card gives me access to the documents archive. PŘÍSTUP

access

noun [U] - the way of keeping written records of money which is paid to a business or paid by a business, and calculates profits, etc. Usage: The company has introduced a new accountancy system to make the auditing process easier. ÚČETNICTVÍ

accountancy

noun [U] - the control and organisation of a company or particular business activity Usage: Most jobs involve a certain amount of administration work. SPRÁVA, ŘÍZENÍ, ADMINISTRATIVA

administration

noun [C] - formal (often written) request for something, such as a job or a place at a college or university Usage: Have you filled in the application form correctly? ŽÁDOST

application

noun [C] - the details of a person’s family, education, experience, etc. Usage: The company was interested in my educational background. PŮVOD, PROSTŘEDÍ ODKUD ČLOVĚK POCHÁZÍ

background

verb - to show that somebody is right or that something is true Usage: The information bore out to be true. The information has borne out to be true. POTVRZOVAT, PODEPŘÍT TRVRZENÍ

bear out

noun [C] - a person who is applying for a job Usage: There were a large number of candidates for the vacancy. UCHAZEČ, KANDIDÁT

candidate

noun [U] - university staff whose job is to advise students about their future career Usage: I found the careers staff very helpful. ZAMĚSTNANCI ZABÝVAJÍCÍ SE KARIÉRNÍM ROZVOJEM

careers staff

verb - to send information to all the people in a group Usage: The company has circulated a memo reminding all the staff about the managers’ visit on Friday. OBÍHAT, KOLOVAT

circulate

adj. - done very often, or existing in many places and therefore not unusual Usage: The outsourcing of the recruitment process today is commonplace, especially in many large firms. VŠEDNÍ, SAMOZŘEJMOST

commonplace

noun [C] - salary and other money , goods etc. given to an employee by the company he/she works for Usage: The position included a good compensation and benefit package. BALÍČEK ODMĚN A BENEFITŮ/ VÝHOD

compensation and benefit package

verb - to discuss something with somebody to get their permission for something Usage: I have to consult my supervisor before I can offer you a better deal. KONZULTOVAT, PORADIT SE

consult

noun [U] - the letters a person or business sends and receives Usage: My administrative work requires regular correspondence with our suppliers. KORESPONDENCE

correspondence

adj. - getting the best possible profit or benefit for the money that you spend Usage: Our company always looks for the most cost-effective means to transport our products. CENOVĚ EFEKTIVNÍ/ VÝHODNÉ

cost-effective

noun [C] - a written record of your education or employment which you send when you are applying for a job Usage: I sent the company a copy of my curriculum vitae attached to my application letter. ŽIVOTOPIS

curriculum vitae(CV

noun [C] - an organised set of data that is stored in a computer and can be looked at and used in various ways Usage: Our company website keeps all the CVs from previous applicants on a database. DATABÁZE

database

verb - to make sure that something happens or is definite Usage: We need to ensure that all the necessary precautions have been taken. ZAJISTIT

ensure

noun [U] - expert knowledge or skill in a particular subject, activity or job Usage: We are looking for staff with expertise and experience in quality control. ODBORNOST

expertise

adj.- (coming from) outside the company Usage: We will outsource the recruitment process and use an external agency. EXTERNÍ

external

noun [C] - a particular subject or activity that somebody works in or is interested in Usage: He was formerly employed in the field of industrial research. POLE, OBLAST

field

noun [C] - a particular subject or activity that somebody works in or is interested in Usage: He was formerly employed in the field of industrial research. POLE, OBLAST

findings

noun pl. - information that is discovered as a result of research into something Usage: The findings from our research show that customers are switching to budget brands. ZJIŠTĚNÍ, NÁLEZ

findings

noun [C] - a person who has a university degree Usage: Every year the company takes on a certain number of graduates. ABSOLVENT VŠ

graduate

verb - to give somebody a job Usage: This year we hired five university graduates. NAJMOUT

hire

noun [U] - the department in a company that deals with employing and training people Usage: Our human resources department only interviews the shortlisted candidates. LIDSKÉ ZDROJE

human resources

adj.- (coming from) inside the company Usage: Our company often fills vacancies using our own internal employees. INTERNÍ, VNITŘNÍ

internal

adj.- connected with relationships between people Usage: The company has a strict policy on interpersonal relationships. MEZILIDSKÝ

interpersonal

verb - to find out information and facts about a subject problem by study or research Usage: Our marketing team is investigating the correlation between price and quality. PÁTRAT

investigate

noun [C] - a website on which job openings are advertised Usage: Companies are starting to use electronic job boards more and more as a recruitment method. NABÍDKY ZAMĚSTNÁNÍ

job board

noun [C] - an exhibition at which companies try to recruit graduates Usage: Our company organises job fairs every year to attract potential employees. VELETRH PRÁCE

job fair

noun [C] - a job advertised on a job board Usage: I’m going to apply for that job listing I saw on the company website. SEZNAMY VOLNÝCH MÍST

job listing

job swap programme

verb - to work closely with somebody and exchange information with them Usage: The company will liaise with the agency to find the best candidate for the vacancy. (ÚZCE) SPOLUPRACOVAT S

liaise with

on/at the leading edge

noun [C] - a job that is available Usage: There is a new opening advertised on the job board. VOLNÉ MÍSTO

opening

paperwork

verb - to copy or move text into a document from another place or another document Usage: You should copy and paste the text. It will save you time. VLOŽIT

paste

noun [U] - people employed by an organisation Usage: The company undertakes to ensure the wellbeing and safety of its personnel. PERSONÁL, ZAMĚSTNANCI

personnel

noun [C] - finding and placing someone in a job Usage: We only use the agency for the placement of personnel in our production hall. UMÍSTĚNÍ

placement

verb - to advertise a job on an electronic job board Usage: The company has posted a new vacancy on the board. VYVĚSIT, UMÍSTIT

post

adj.- that can develop into something or be developed in the future Usage: We interviewed all the potential candidates. POTENCIONÁLNÍ, MOŽNÝ

potential

adj.- expected to do something or to become something Usage: Job fairs are a useful way to attract prospective employees. BUDOUCÍ, EVENTUÁLNÍ, MOŽNÝ

prospective

qualified

noun [U] - finding new people to join a company Usage: We should outsource part of our personnel department’s recruiting process because it uses time and resources inefficiently. NÁBOR

recruiting

noun [C] - a company which finds and recruits staff for client companies Usage: We would be better off using a recruitment agency. NÁBOROVÁ AGENTURA

recruitment agency

noun [C] - an exhibition at which companies try to recruit graduates Usage: The company has organised a recruitment fair to take place on the university campus. VELETRH PRÁCE

recruitment fair

reference

noun [C] - something that you must have in order to do something else Usage: The job advertisement listed all the requirements and experience needed for the position. POŽADAVEK

requirement

noun [C] - done or happening as a normal part of a particular job, situation or process Usage: I enjoy my work. However, some of the day to day routine tasks are a bit tedious. RUTINA

routine

screening process

verb - to choose somebody or something, usually carefully, from a group of people or things Usage: The company usually selects university graduates for these positions. VYBRAT

select

verb - to arrange an interview or meeting, etc. Usage: We’ll set up a meeting for next week to decide how we will promote the new range of products. ZAŘÍDIT, ZORGANIZOVAT

set up

shortage

adj.- having enough ability, experience and knowledge to be able to do something well Usage: It is difficult to find skilled and reliable assembly workers. KAVALIFIKOVANÝ

skilled

sort through

state of the art

noun [C] - a plan that is intended to achieve a particular purpose Usage: We are going to change our marketing strategy to try and attract more customers. STRATEGIE, TAKTIKA

strategy

submit

adj.- having natural ability to do something well Usage: Young, talented and motivated graduates are often promoted quickly in our company organisation. TALENTOVANÝ

talented

adj.- taking or needing a lot of time Usage: We outsource most of the recruitment process because it is time-consuming. ĆASOVĚ NÁROČNÝ

time-consuming

time management course

to their/its full potential

noun [C] - a person who is being taught how to do a particular job Usage: Our company quite often takes on trainees after their training period has finished. ÚČASTNÍK KURZU

trainee

turn down

noun [C] - a job that is available for somebody to do Usage: The company only advertises its vacancies on its company website. VOLNÉ MÍSTO

vacancy

noun [C] - a place on the internet where a company or an organisation puts information Usage: The company’s website enables jobseekers to view vacancies and upload their CVs. WEBOVÉ STRÁNKY

website

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