Work

Question 1

Doing an internship

Answer 1

A temporary, low-level job

If you’ve just graduated from college, you can start your career by doing an internship to gain experience.

Question 2

Entry-level job

Answer 2

A job that doesn’t require much skill or experience

Depending on the company, the internship could lead to an opportunity to get an entry-level job at the same company.

Question 3

Minimum wage

Answer 3

The minimum salary required by law

Although you might be earning minimum wage, if you do excellent work and are a good team player, you could get a promotion or get a raise - hopefully both!

Question 4

Slack off

Answer 4

Opposite of work hard

Just don’t slack off, otherwise you’ll be fired/dismissed.

Question 5

Heavy workload

Answer 5

It’s normal for there to be periods of time when you have a heavy workload and need to work overtime.

Question 6

Demanding job

Answer 6

An intense job with lots of responsibilities

If you have a very demanding job and you’re stressed out all the time, then it might be time to quit you job and look for another one.

Question 7

Competitive salary

Answer 7

Salary that is higher than average

Now that you have experience, you’ll be able to get a job with a more competitive salary and generous benefits.

Question 8

Generous benefits

Answer 8

Extra benefits like health insurance, discounts, a company car etc.

If you have experience, you’ll be able to get a job with a more competitive salary and generous benefits.

Question 9

Well-paid

Answer 9

If you can’t find a well-paid and rewarding job in your field, it might be time for a career change.

Question 10

Career change

Answer 10

If you can’t find a well-paid and rewarding job in your field, it might be time for a career change.

Question 11

Job ads

Answer 11

The typical way of applying for a job is to read the job ads in the newspapers or online, then send your resume to the company with a cover letter.

Question 12

Cover letter

Answer 12

A cover letter, covering letter, motivation letter, motivational letter or a letter of motivation is a letter of introduction attached to or accompanying another document such as a résumé or a curriculum vitae.

Question 13

Job decription

Answer 13

The company will interview the candidates it feel are most qualified, based on the job description.

Question 14

Job seekers

Answer 14

Sometimes job seekers need to take a menial job in order to earn a living while they’re between jobs.

Question 15

Menial job

Answer 15

Job requiring a very low level of skill

Sometimes job seekers need to take a menial job in order to earn a living while they’re between jobs.

Question 16

Job offer

Answer 16

If you’re persistent, a great job offer should come your way sooner or later — maybe even for your dream job.

Question 17

Dream job

Answer 17

A job that would be perfect for you

If you’re persistent, a great job offer should come your way sooner or later — maybe even for your dream job.

Question 18

Earn a living

Answer 18

Sometimes job seekers need to take a menial job in order to earn a living while they’re between jobs.

Question 19

Between jobs

Answer 19

if someone is between jobs, they do not have a job at the moment but are actively looking for one.