Work

Question 1

occupation

Answer 1

A person’s job or profession.

Question 2

profession

Answer 2

A paid job that requires special training or qualifications.

Question 3

career

Answer 3

A series of jobs in a particular field.

Question 4

job

Answer 4

A paid position of regular employment.

Question 5

employment

Answer 5

The state of having paid work.

Question 6

unemployment

Answer 6

The state of not having a job.

Question 7

employer

Answer 7

A person or organization that hires workers.

Question 8

employee

Answer 8

A person who works for a company or individual.

Question 9

colleague

Answer 9

A person you work with.

Question 10

boss

Answer 10

The person in charge at work.

Question 11

manager

Answer 11

Someone who supervises others in a company.

Question 12

supervisor

Answer 12

A person overseeing a worker or group of workers.

Question 13

intern

Answer 13

A student or trainee working to gain experience.

Question 14

promotion

Answer 14

A move to a higher position at work.

Question 15

demotion

Answer 15

A move to a lower position at work.

Question 16

raise (pay rise)

Answer 16

An increase in salary.

Question 17

salary

Answer 17

Fixed regular payment, usually monthly.

Question 18

wage

Answer 18

Payment based on hours or units of work.

Question 19

bonus

Answer 19

Extra payment for good performance.

Question 20

income

Answer 20

Money earned from work or investments.

Question 21

pension

Answer 21

Money paid regularly after retirement.

Question 22

full-time

Answer 22

Working the standard number of hours (usually 35–40 per week).

Question 23

part-time

Answer 23

Working fewer hours than a full-time job.

Question 24

freelance

Answer 24

Working independently for different clients.

Question 25

self-employed

Answer 25

Working for oneself, not for an employer.

Question 26

entrepreneur

Answer 26

Someone who starts and runs a business.

Question 27

work-life balance

Answer 27

A healthy balance between job and personal life.

Question 28

job satisfaction

Answer 28

The feeling of contentment from one’s work.

Question 29

job security

Answer 29

The assurance of ongoing employment.

Question 30

job vacancy

Answer 30

An available position of employment.

Question 31

recruitment

Answer 31

The process of hiring new employees.

Question 32

hiring

Answer 32

The act of giving someone a job.

Question 33

firing

Answer 33

The act of dismissing someone from a job.

Question 34

resignation

Answer 34

The act of quitting a job.

Question 35

retire

Answer 35

To stop working permanently, usually due to age.

Question 36

workload

Answer 36

The amount of work one has to do.

Question 37

overtime

Answer 37

Time worked beyond normal working hours.

Question 38

shift work

Answer 38

Work scheduled at different times of the day.

Question 39

deadline

Answer 39

A date or time by which something must be finished.

Question 40

productivity

Answer 40

The rate at which work is completed.

Question 41

efficiency

Answer 41

Doing tasks with minimal waste of time or resources.

Question 42

job interview

Answer 42

A meeting to assess someone’s suitability for a job.

Question 43

CV/resume

Answer 43

A document listing qualifications and work history.

Question 44

qualification

Answer 44

A certificate or skill required for a job.

Question 45

skills

Answer 45

Abilities gained through learning or experience.

Question 46

training

Answer 46

Instruction to improve job performance.

Question 47

experience

Answer 47

Knowledge gained from doing a job.

Question 48

networking

Answer 48

Building relationships for career development.

Question 49

workplace

Answer 49

The location where someone does their job.

Question 50

burnout

Answer 50

Physical or mental exhaustion due to work stress.