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What is the term for a person who applies for a job?

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applicant

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What do you call the document submitted to an employer when seeking employment?

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application

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Who is referred to as the individual or organization that hires employees?

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employer

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What is the term for the state of having a job?

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employment

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What is the term for a student or trainee who works for a company to gain experience?

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intern

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What is the meeting called where a potential employee is questioned by an employer?

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interview

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Who is the person being interviewed for a job?

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interviewee

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What do you call the person conducting the interview?

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interviewer

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What is the term for the act of putting money into a business or project to earn a profit?

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investment

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Who is someone that provides capital for a business venture?

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investor

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What is the title for someone who oversees employees and operations?

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manager

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What is the term for the act of overseeing and coordinating resources and people?

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management

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What is the term for the lowest legal hourly wage that can be paid to workers?

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minimum wage

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What do you call a corporation that operates in multiple countries?

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multinational

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What is the term for a long-term employment agreement?

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permanent contract

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What is the term for an advancement in one’s job position?

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promotion

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What do you call a potential future employee?

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prospective employee

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What is the process of finding and hiring new employees?

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recruitment

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What is the title of the person responsible for recruiting staff?

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recruiter

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What is the term for income that is received on a regular basis?

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regular income

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What is a dependable source of income called?

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reliable source of income

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What is a new business venture often referred to as?

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start-up

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What is the process of teaching someone a skill related to their job?

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training

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What do you call a person who is being trained for a job?

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trainee

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What is the term for the person providing training?
trainer
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What is the ability to adapt to new conditions called?
adaptability
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What is the quality of being true to oneself and others?
authenticity
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What do you call a person who supports a project financially?
backer
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What is the term for the ability to do something successfully or efficiently?
competence
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What is the term for the rivalry between businesses for customers?
competition
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What is the term for actions that are counterproductive or hinder progress?
counter-productivity
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What is the desire to learn or know more about something?
curiosity
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What is the commitment to a task or purpose?
dedication
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What is the quality of continuing to do something despite difficulties?
perseverance
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What is the ability to keep going in the face of challenges?
persistence
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What is the term for the stress or demand placed on an individual?
pressure
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What is the state of being successful and thriving?
prosperity
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What is the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties?
resourcefulness
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What is the term for the obligation to perform duties or tasks?
responsibility
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What is the confidence in one's own abilities called?
self-assurance
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What is the belief in one's own abilities and judgment?
self-confidence
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What is the quality of being able to persist in the face of obstacles?
tenacity
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What is the state of having uncertainty or doubt?
uncertainty
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What is the term for a person who prepares and serves coffee drinks?
barista
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What do you call someone who designs and maintains gardens?
landscaper
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What is the term for a person who grooms pets?
pet groomer
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What is the role of a person responsible for stacking shelves in a store?
shelf stacker
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What do you call a person who assists in a theater or event?
usher
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What is the term for the total amount of money received or earned?
amount
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What do you call the costs incurred in the course of business?
expenses
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What is the term for a benefit provided to motivate employees?
financial incentive
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What is the term for changes in the value of investments or markets?
fluctuations
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What is the cost of borrowing money or the return on investment called?
interest
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What is the term for the negative difference between revenue and expenses?
loss
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What is the term for the financial gain obtained from an investment?
profit
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What is the total income generated from business activities?
revenue
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What is the return on an investment called?
return
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What is the action of applying for a job?
apply
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What is the term for hiring someone for a position?
employ
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What is the action of recruiting or bringing on new staff?
hire
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What is the act of conducting an interview?
interview
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What is the action of putting money into a company or project?
invest
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What is the process of overseeing and directing a group of people?
manage
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What is the action of promoting someone to a higher position?
promote
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What is the act of searching for and hiring new employees?
recruit
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What is the process of teaching skills to employees?
train
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What is the term for adjusting to new conditions?
adapt
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What is the action of recognizing or accepting something?
acknowledge
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What is the process of evaluating or estimating the nature or quality of something?
assess
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What is the commitment of time and effort to a task?
dedicate
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What does it mean to inspire enthusiasm or excitement?
enthuse
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What is the act of measuring or estimating something?
gauge
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What does it mean to continue steadfastly in a task despite difficulties?
persevere
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What is the action of applying pressure or stress?
pressure
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What is the act of realizing or becoming aware of something?
realize
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What is the process of maintaining or supporting something over time?
sustain
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What is the expression for entering the job market?
break into the job market
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What is the term for establishing a brand or business?
build a brand/a business/a customer base
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What is the phrase for starting a career at a low level?
get on the first rung of the ladder
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What is the expression for gaining initial entry into a company?
get one’s foot in the door
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What is the phrase for quickly starting one's career?
jump-start one’s career
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What does it mean to make oneself essential to an organization?
make oneself indispensable
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What is the process of developing skills in others?
nurture talent
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What does it mean to defend oneself against unfair treatment?
stand up for oneself
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What is the expression for being overwhelmed with work?
be snowed under
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What does it mean to improve one's skills?
brush up on one’s skills
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What is the phrase for having a good relationship with someone?
have a great rapport with sb
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What does it mean to start working effectively from the beginning?
hit the ground running
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What is the expression for monitoring someone's progress?
keep tabs on sb/sth
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What does it mean to manage to survive financially?
make ends meet
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What is the phrase for showing bravery in difficult situations?
put on a brave face
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What does it mean to make someone feel comfortable?
put sb at ease
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What is the expression for receiving a financial benefit?
get a financial incentive
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What is the term for receiving retirement benefits?
get a pension
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What is the phrase for receiving a salary increase?
get a rise
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What does it mean to earn a large amount of money?
make a mint
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What is the expression for experiencing financial gain or loss?
make a profit/loss
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What is the term for observing a return on an investment?
see a return
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What does it mean to continue to incur financial losses?
sustain financial losses
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What is the phrase for starting a project or venture successfully?
a flying start
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What does it mean to be confused or unsure?
at a loss/at sea
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What is the expression for an unplanned event?
by accident/by chance
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What is the phrase for using a specific method or approach?
by means of
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What does it mean to succeed due to one's inherent abilities or qualities?
by virtue of
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What is the expression for following one's instincts or desires?
follow one’s gut instinct/one’s heart/one’s dream
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What does it mean to have the courage to take action?
have the guts to do sth
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What is the term for efforts that do not yield results?
in vain/to no avail
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What does it mean to continue working despite difficulties?
press on
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What is the phrase for having a low probability of success?
stand little chance of doing sth
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What does it mean to take someone into a job or position?
take sb on
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What is the expression for trying something in hopes of success?
try one’s luck
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What does it mean to carefully consider what one says?
weigh one’s words

Unit 5 Vocabulary (3 decks)

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