U3: Applying for a job

Question 1

fast-paced
He’s moved to the country and given up his fast-paced lifestyle.

Answer 1

things happen quickly

Question 2

openings
There are several openings in the sales department.

Answer 2

available jobs

Question 3

report to
Reporting to the Customer Service Manager, you will be responsible for dealing with customer enquiries on the phone and via email.

Answer 3

if you report to a particular manager in an organization that you work for, they are your boss

Question 4

previous experience

Answer 4

experience of this type of job before

Question 5

post
She took up a teaching post at Basle University.

Answer 5

job

Question 6

competitive salary

Answer 6

as good as, better than, other salaries for similar jobs

Question 7

benefits package

Answer 7

all the extra benefits that a company offers (as well as salary)

Question 8

subsidised

Answer 8

partly paid for by the company

Question 9

cover/covering letter

Answer 9

a letter sent with a job application

Question 10

hands-on

I am keen to gain hands-on experience in the area.

Answer 10

practical, direct (not theoretical)

Question 11

customer-facing

customer-facing operations such as call centres

Answer 11

dealing directly with customers

Question 12

team player

Some of his colleagues accused him of not being a team player.

Answer 12

a person who is good at working with others