Ef - Career paths Flashcards
head
Head is general title that can mean director or manager
He’s the head of quality assurance.
She heads the sales department.
He’s the head teacher.
assistants/assistant
associates/associate
Lower in an organization are the people who help managers and directors, such as assistants and associates. An associate is generally a higher rank than an assistant.
accomplish (verb)
achieve or complete successfully.
accomplishment (noun)
something that has been achieved successfully.
accomplished (adjective)
highly trained or skilled.
“an accomplished pianist”
achieve (verb)
reach or attain (a desired objective, level, or result) by effort, skill, or courage.
achievement (noun)
- a thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill.
“to reach this stage is a great achievement” - the process or fact of achieving something.
“the achievement of professional recognition” - a representation of a coat of arms with all the adjuncts to which a bearer of arms is entitled.
“The achievement is very complex, with twelve sections representing 12 families linked by marriage.”
expertise (noun)
expert skill or knowledge in a particular field.
“technical expertise”
expert (adjective)
“having or involving authoritative knowledge.”
promote (verb)
- further the progress of (something, especially a cause, venture, or aim); support or actively encourage.
“some regulation is still required to promote competition”
2.advance or raise (someone) to a higher position or rank.
“she was promoted to general manager”
promotion (noun)
- activity that supports or provides active encouragement for the furtherance of a cause, venture, or aim.
“disease prevention and health promotion” - the action of raising someone to a higher position or rank or the fact of being so raised.
“majors designated for promotion to lieutenant colonel”
recognize (verb)
- identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.
“I recognized her when her wig fell off”
2.acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of.
“the defense is recognized in Mexican law”
recognition (noun)
the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, in particular.
recognizable (adjective)
able to be recognized or identified from previous encounters or knowledge.
“Get rid of flags and you deprive people of the most instantly recognisable symbol of national identity.”
deserve (verb)
do something or have or show qualities worthy of (reward or punishment).
“the referee deserves a pat on the back for his bravery”
deserved (adjective)
rightfully earned because of something done or qualities shown; merited.
“a deserved standing ovation”
afterward/afterwards (without s in US)
Use the sequence words afterward to say what came next in a series of events or points in time.
subsequently
Use the sequence words afterward to say what came next in a series of events or points in time.
“I graduated from high school in 2004. Subsequently, I moved to England to study at Oxford.”
following
Use following with an object to say what came next in a series of events or points in time.
“Following my promotion, I designed the Northside Professional Center”
previously
Use previously to say what came before another event.
“I started here in May. Previously, I was working for a competitor.”
prior to +
Use prior to + object to say what preceded another event or time.
“Prior to my time managing HR, I wrote training courses.”
I have a solid background in administration.
I have extensive experience in sales.
When the conversation turns to work experience and education, use expressions like these to talk about your achievements in general.
Prior to my job with First Pride, I was working on my master’s.
I advanced from writer to editor.
Currently, I’m working on my doctoral degree.
You can add detail about your work experience and education using expressions like these
You’ve accomplished a great deal.
It seems you have extensive experience.
Use expressions like these to compliment someone else on their achievements:
You have to make an effort to achieve something.
‘Okay’ isn’t good enough.
You set your sights high, if I may say so.
Use expressions like these to talk about career philosophy. You can add if I may say so to be more polite.
drop hint
to give a tiny or careful hint about something. Mary dropped a hint that she wanted a new ring for her birthday.
big-headed
I’m trying not to get too big-headed
clever (adjective)
quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.
“a clever and studious young woman”
bright (adjective)
- giving out or reflecting a lot of light; shining.
“I have problems seeing when the sun is bright” - (of sound) clear, vibrant, and typically high-pitched.
“her voice is fresh and bright” - (of a person, idea, or remark) intelligent and quick-witted.
“a bright young journalist” - giving an appearance of cheerful liveliness.
“she gave a bright smile”
ambitious (adjective)
having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
“his mother was hard-working and ambitious for her four children”
determined (adjective)
having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
“Alice was determined to be heard”
touchy
(of a person) oversensitive and irritable.
“Even cool Capricorns can get touchy and easily upset during the Time of the Crab.”
thin-skinned
sensitive to criticism or insults.
“these bloggers sure are a thin-skinned crowd”
sensitive
quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
“the new method of protein detection was more sensitive than earlier ones”
(of a person or a person’s behavior) having or displaying a quick and delicate appreciation of others’ feelings.
“I pay tribute to the Minister for his sensitive handling of the bill”
insensitive
showing or feeling no concern for others’ feelings.
“an insensitive remark”
tough
- (of a substance or object) strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough or careless handling.
“tough backpacks for climbers” - involving considerable difficulty or hardship; requiring great determination or effort.
“the training has been quite tough”
arrogant
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities.
“he’s arrogant and opinionated”
cocky
conceited or arrogant, especially in a bold or impudent way.
“He was confident but not cocky and very likable, in a puppy dog sort of way.”
confident
feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured.
“she was a confident, outgoing girl”
disappointed
(of a person) sad or displeased because someone or “something has failed to fulfill one’s hopes or expectations.”
thick-skinned
insensitive to criticism or insults.
“you have to be thick-skinned and none too squeamish”
My one regret is that we lost the Mumbai contract.
My only regret is I didn’t accomplish much in college.
My biggest regret is that I lost the Jaxti account.
You can also say my + adjective + regret is to express regret about your past actions.
Maybe I should have been more ambitious.
Another way to express regret or disappointment is using maybe + subject + should have.
hard-nosed
realistic and determined; tough-minded.
“the hard-nosed, tough approach”
punctual
happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time; on time.
“he’s the sort of man who’s always punctual”
regret
a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
“she expressed her regret at Virginia’s death”
