Topic 33 · Employment and Professions

Employment and Professions. Part 1: Jobs and workplaces.

a profession

an employee

an employer

a coworker

a customer

a client

a workplace

a company

a factory

a mechanic

a salesperson

an engineer

an accountant

a boss

an internship

a part-time job

Useful phrases.

My mother works for a small company.

A good employee is reliable and helpful.

I would like to work with people in the future.

Employment and Professions. Part 2: Looking for a job.

to look for a job

a job opening

a job ad

to apply for a job

an application

a résumé

CV

a cover letter

a job interview

experience

a qualification

part-time

full-time

temporary

permanent

to hire

to be unemployed

a manager

a contract

a summer job

a freelancer

Useful phrases.

I saw a job ad online and decided to apply.

My résumé includes my education and work experience.

I am nervous before a job interview, but I prepare carefully.

Employment and Professions. Part 3: Skills and personal qualities.

a skill

a strength

responsible

reliable

hard-working

creative

friendly

patient

organized

organised

flexible

to communicate

to solve problems

to work in a team

to make decisions

a waiter

a farmer

a bonus

a pay raise

remote work

retire

Useful phrases.

I am organized and I can work well in a team.

This job requires good communication skills.

A nurse has to be patient and responsible.

Employment and Professions. Part 4: Everyday working life.

a task

a duty

a schedule

a shift

working hours

a deadline

a meeting

a break

to earn

a salary

a wage

a promotion

to work overtime

to take a day off

an electrician

a builder

resign

quit

a pension

a trade union

Useful phrases.

I start work at eight and finish at four.

We have a short meeting every Monday morning.

Employees should have enough time to rest after work.

Employment and Professions. Part 5: Education and future career.

education

training

a course

an apprenticeship

a university degree

to graduate

a career

a career path

a goal

an opportunity

to gain experience

to improve

to change jobs

self-employed

a programmer

fire

unemployment benefit

a coworker

a colleague

Useful phrases.

After high school, I would like to continue my education.

I hope to gain experience through a part-time job.

People may change careers several times during their lives.

My main goal is to find work that I enjoy.