Job /What Do Yo Do

Question 1

I sometimes work flat out.

Answer 1

Flat out: work very hard

Question 2

I’m always on the go.

Answer 2

On the go: very busy

Question 3

I have to get to the bottom of problems related to…

Answer 3

Get to the bottom of : sovle

Question 4

When it is busy I have to pull out all the stops.

Answer 4

Pull out all the stops: make a special effort

Question 5

I often have to take charge of the while department.

Answer 5

Take charge of : manage

Question 6

When there is a problem I have to pick up the pieces.

Answer 6

Pick up the pieces: take responsibility

Question 7

I have a exhausting job

Answer 7

Exhausting: making you feel extremely tired.

Question 8

Taxing job

Answer 8

Taxing : difficult or needing a lot of though or effort.

Question 9

My job is so intricate and it is difficult to manage.

Answer 9

Intricate: complicated

Question 10

A hectic schedule

A hectic work

Answer 10

Hectic: full of activity, or very busy and fast.

Question 11

I do a job-share with a friend in a botique.

Answer 11

Job-share: n and v
Job-sharing: adj
To divide the duties and the pay of one job between two people who work at different times during the day or week.

Question 12

It is only temporary work, but one of the perks of the job is that…

Answer 12

Temporary: work done for a limited time only.

One of the perks of the job is … an extra benefit you get from a job.

Question 13

I would like to be my own boss one day..

Answer 13

Be my own boss= be self employed.

to have your own business.

Question 14

The idea of doing a nine-to-five job doesn’t appeal to me.

Answer 14

Nine-to -five job: a normal job that consists of an 8 hour day.

Question 15

As long as I’m not stuck behind a desk doing something boring in a dead-end job I’ll be happy!!

Answer 15

To be Stuck behind a desk: to be unhappy in an office job.

A dead-end job: a job with no promotional opportunities.

Question 16

You have to consider things like holiday entitlement before acceptinng a job.

Answer 16

Holiday entitlement:

The number of days holiday allowed.

Question 17

Maternity or paternity leave …

Answer 17

Maternity :
Relating to a woman about to have a baby
Paternity: relating to being a father.

Question 18

And what the situation is regarding sick leave

Answer 18

Sick leave: time allowed off work when sick.

Question 19

People have very heavy work loads when they work as an employee.

Answer 19

Heavy work load: to have a lot of work to do.

Question 20

Employees are always under pressure to meet deadlines.

Answer 20

Meet deadline: to finish a job by an agreed time.

Question 21

Job satistaction

Answer 21

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Question 22

I can’t imagine my ideal work being the kind of job where you get stuck in a rut.

Answer 22

Get/be stuck in a rut:

To be in a boring job that is hard to leave.

Question 23

Working conditions

Answer 23

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Question 24

You would probably need a degree to have any chance of being called for an interview.

Answer 24

To be called for an interview: to be invited to attend an interview.

Question 25

I know I’ve got to deal with the problem at some point - I’m just procrastinating.

Answer 25

Procastinate: to keep delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring

Question 26

There’s been a screw-up with our hotel reservation.

You are putting sth off because you are afraid you will screw it up.

Answer 26

Screw up: ​
a situation in which you do something badly or make a big mistake

Put off: to decide or arrange to delay an event or activity until a later time or date

Question 27

Features of a good job: is financially rewarding
(High-paid- high-earned)

Emotionally fulfilling

Provides u with a Sense of accomplishment

There is always a good prospect for promotion

U benefit from job securitt

Answer 27

Qualities of a good employee:
Well-educated, well-informed,self-directed, highly responsible, punctual, a self-starter. A good goal setter,
Respects the chain of commands
Motivation🌟

Question 28

Qualities of a good employer:

Understanding, reliable, responsive,considerate, encouraging and supportive.

Treat all his or her subordinates fairly and has fair regards for his employees.

Answer 28

Considers his ir her employees’ welfare and rights

Ex: providing decent benefits package and insurance coverage

Question 29

Promotion Criteria:

Career promotion of employees should be based on their education, competency, profuctivity, tachnical skills, innovation,
communication skills.

Answer 29

analytical ability, expertise, decisiveness, willpower,

Preserverence, dilligence, leadership skills, interpersonal abilities,

Question 30

A summary of the academic and work history

Answer 30

Resume

Question 31

One who is learning an occupation for low payment

Answer 31

Apprentice

Question 32

Quality expected from each employee

Answer 32

Job performance

Question 33

Career goals

Answer 33

💚

Question 34

A job that a recent graduate gets to gain experience

Answer 34

Internship

Question 35

A written account of an employee’s responsibilities

Answer 35

Job description

Question 36

Skills that can be used in different situations

Answer 36

Transferable skill

Question 37

Routes that people take to progress in their work

Answer 37

Career path

Question 38

To change jobs frequently

Answer 38

Job hopping

Question 39

The number of jobs that are available in an area

Answer 39

Job market

Question 40

A career advisor

Answer 40

Career coach, career consultant

Question 41

Showing the job is permanent as long as you want

Answer 41

Job security