6* WORK & BUSINESS Flashcards
career prospects
the chances of getting a job or
advancing in a career
Example: “A university degree can improve your career prospects.”
Example: “The economic downturn has negatively impacted career prospects for young people.”
job market
the availability of jobs in a particular area or
for a particular type of work
Example: “The job market is highly competitive, especially for recent graduates.”
Example: “It’s important to research the job market before choosing a career path.”
work-life balance:
the balance between time spent
working and time spent on personal activities and interests
Example: “Many people struggle to achieve a good work-life balance.”
Example: “Companies are increasingly recognising the importance of work-life balance for employee well-being.”
professional development
the process of improving
skills and knowledge related to one’s career
Example: “Investing in professional development is crucial for career advancement.”
Example: “The company offers a range of professional development opportunities for
its employees.
to gain experience
to acquire knowledge or skill through doing something
Example: “Internships are a good way to gain experience in a particular field.”
Example: “Volunteering can be a valuable way to gain experience and develop new skills.”
competitive environment
a situation where many
people are trying to achieve the same thing
Example: “The business world is a highly competitive environment.”
Example: “Graduates face a competitive environment when looking for their first job.”
to earn a living (geçimini sağlamak)
to make money to support oneself (kendini geçindirmek için para kazanmak)
Example: “It can be hard to earn a living as an artist.”
Example: “Many people work long hours to earn a living.”
maternity/paternity leave (doğum izni)
time off work for parents after the birth of a child
Example: “She is currently on maternity leave.”
Example: “Many fathers are now entitled to paternity leave.
redundancies
when someone loses their job because the job no longer exists.
Example: “The closure of the factory resulted in over 100 redundancies.”
Example: “The company announced that there would be redundancies made in the new year”.
to be promoted (terfi etmek)
to be given a higher job position
Example: “She was promoted after just 2 years with the company.”
Example: “He was promoted to a senior role.
to get a pay rise (maaş zammı almak)
British English - to receive an increase in salary
Example: “He was very pleased when he got a pay rise.”
Example: “It is useful to demonstrate how well you have performed in the company before asking for a pay rise.
job satisfaction (iş tatmini)
a feeling of fulfilment and happiness at work
Example: “Job satisfaction can be just as important as salary for some people.”
Example: “The company are working to improve levels of job satisfaction.”
a heavy workload (ağır iş yükü)
a large amount of work to complete
Example: “Teachers often have a heavy workload.”
Example: “It can be stressful to have a heavy workload.
