[Vocabulary] Progressing in your career

Question 1

[‘have to’ or ‘should’?]

If you want to enter the field of architecture, you _ have a degree due to the technical and safety knowledge required.

Answer 1

If you want to enter the field of architecture, you have to have a degree due to the technical and safety knowledge required.

= it’s impossible to do this without a degree

Question 2

A: “I want a pay raise, but I’m not sure how to approach my boss.”
B: “I think you should prepare a list of your accomplishments and _ _ (= вклад в) the company to support your request.”

Answer 2

“I think you should prepare a list of your accomplishments and contributions to the company to support your request.”

Question 3

If you want to _ _ field _ architecture (= start working in this field), you have to have a degree due to the technical and safety knowledge required.

Answer 3

If you want to enter the field of architecture, you have to have a degree due to the technical and safety knowledge required.

Question 4

[pronunciation]
increasingly

Answer 4

/s/
/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

Question 5

You should consider taking online courses in digital marketing; it’s a skill set that’s in_ly _ _ (= на которую всё больше спрос) across various industries.

Answer 5

You should consider taking online courses in digital marketing; it’s a skill set that’s increasingly in demand across various industries.

Question 6

To enter big tech, you’ll normally need a degree in computer science or another STEM field, but for some coding positions, self-taught skills _ s_ (= might be enough).

Answer 6

To enter big tech, you’ll normally need a degree in computer science or another STEM field, but for some coding positions, self-taught skills might suffice (= might be enough).

Question 7

To enter big tech, you’ll normally need a degree in computer science or another STEM field, but for some coding positions, _-_ skills (= things that you’ve learnt without the helpf of others)might suffice.

Answer 7

To enter big tech, you’ll normally need a degree in computer science or another STEM field, but for some coding positions, self-taught skills might suffice.

Question 8

In the healthcare sector, you have to continuously engage in professional training due to the e_ nature of medical research and practices.

(= it keeps changing)

Answer 8

In the healthcare sector, you have to continuously engage in professional training due to the evolving nature of medical research and practices.

Question 9

A: “Do I really need another qualification?”

B: “You have to keep your skills updated in today’s job market, but sometimes, you should focus on g_ (=getting) practical experience.”

Answer 9

“You have to keep your skills updated in today’s job market, but sometimes, you should focus on gaining practical experience.”

Question 10

“While you don’t have to have an MBA to be successful in business, it should give you a s_ fou_ _ management principles.”

= даст вам хорошую базу

Answer 10

“While you don’t have to have an MBA to be successful in business, it should give you a solid foundation in management principles.”

Question 11

[pronunciation]
“I’m not sure how to progress in my career.”

Answer 11

/prəˈɡres/ - note the stress on the SECOND syllable in the verb!

Question 12

You should s_ (= look for) a mentor within your company; they can provide you with guidance based on their own career path.

Answer 12

You should seek a mentor within your company; they can provide you with guidance based on their own career path.

/siːk/

Question 13

I think you should _ advantage _ online courses. Platforms like Coursera or edX offer courses from top universities.

Answer 13

I think you should take advantage of online courses. Platforms like Coursera or edX offer courses from top universities.

Question 14

If you want to stay relevant in marketing, you have to be pr_ _ learning new digital tools. They change so fast!

= быть проактивным

Answer 14

If you want to stay relevant in marketing, you have to be proactive about learning new digital tools. They change so fast!

/ˌprəʊˈæktɪv/

Question 15

[pronunciation]

In graphic design, you have to be creative, sure, but you also have to be technically skilled with design software.

Answer 15

/ˈteknɪkli/

Question 16

In graphic design, you have to be creative, sure, but you also have to be technically skilled _ design software.

Answer 16

In graphic design, you have to be creative, sure, but you also have to be technically skilled with design software.

Question 17

For project management positions, I think you should get a PMP certification. It’s often _ r_ _ the best roles. (= you can’t get these roles without having it)

Answer 17

For project management positions, I think you should get a PMP certification. It’s often a requirement for the best roles.

Question 18

You know, women should sp_ _ _ their achievements more. It can make a real difference in getting noticed for a promotion. (= mention)

Answer 18

You know, women should speak up about their achievements more. It can make a real difference in getting noticed for a promotion.

Question 19

You have to be w_ to adapt (= быть готовым) and learn quickly, especially in fast-paced industries like tech.

Answer 19

You have to be willing to adapt and learn quickly, especially in fast-paced industries like tech.

Question 20

You have to be willing to adapt and learn quickly, especially in f_-_ industries like tech.

= в таких динамичных отраслях как…

Answer 20

You have to be willing to adapt and learn quickly, especially in fast-paced industries like tech

Question 21

You should consider taking online courses in digital marketing; it’s a skill set that’s increasingly in demand _ various industries.

Answer 21

You should consider taking online courses in digital marketing; it’s a skill set that’s increasingly in demand across various industries.

Question 22

You have to _ your skills up_ in today’s job market.

(= continuously engage in professional development)

Answer 22

You have to keep your skills updated in today’s job market.

Question 23

Well, just so we’re clear, I p_ _ (=invested) a lot of work on Heinz.

Answer 23

Well, just so we’re clear, I put in a lot of work on Heinz.

Question 24

Speaking up about your achievements can make a real difference in getting noticed _ a promotion.

Answer 24

Speaking up about your achievements can make a real difference in getting noticed for a promotion.

Question 25

Consider taking _ more leadership roles within your team.

Answer 25

Consider taking on more leadership roles within your team.

Question 26

S_ feedback (= ask for) regularly to understand areas where you can improve

Answer 26

Seek feedback regularly to understand areas where you can improve

Question 27

A degree might not c_ the latest technologies.

Answer 27

A degree might not cover the latest technologies.

Question 28

[have to or should?]

I think you _ prepare a list of your accomplishments and contributions to the company to support your request.

Answer 28

I think you should prepare a list of your accomplishments and contributions to the company to support your request.

a piece of advice, NOT an absolute necessity

Question 29

[add ‘required someone in the part in bold]

If you want to enter the field of architecture, you have to have a degree due to the technical and safety knowledge.

Answer 29

If you want to enter the field of architecture, you have to have a degree due to the technical and safety knowledge required.

‘required’ normally goes AFTER the noun

Question 30

[‘have to’ or ‘should’?]

You _ consider taking online courses in digital marketing; it’s a skill set that’s increasingly in demand across various industries.

Answer 30

You should consider taking online courses in digital marketing; it’s a skill set that’s increasingly in demand across various industries.

a piece of advice, NOT an absolute necessity

Question 31

[add a modal verb]

While you _ (не обязательно) have an MBA to be successful in business, it should give you a solid foundation in management principles.

Answer 31

While you don’t have to have an MBA to be successful in business, it should give you a solid foundation in management principles.

Question 32

[‘have to’ or ‘should’?]

If you want to stay relevant in marketing, you _ be proactive about learning new digital tools. They change so fast!

Answer 32

If you want to stay relevant in marketing, you have to be proactive about learning new digital tools. They change so fast!

(= if you want to… it’s necessary to…)