Work Vocabulary

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Anna has passed a lot of examinations but she doesn't have any practical experience.

• good communication skills

• a lot of qualifications

• responsibility

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Scott didn't get the security guard job - they said he wasn't strong and healthy.

• physically fit

• secure

• creative

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The job sounds interesting but I don't want to start very early and finish late.

• travel

• be good with money/numbers

• work long hours

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I left the job because the work was boring and they didn't pay much.

• badly paid

• well-paid

• stressful

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You're so good at producing new or interesting ideas - have you ever thought of going into advertising?

• competitive

• well-organised

• creative

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My parents want me to be a teacher because it's a job which I'm not likely to lose.

• competitive

• a secure job

• challenging

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I thought I would have a chance to visit different places with a job in journalism, but I was wrong.

• opportunities to travel

• a secure job

• special training

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Wouldn't you like to do some thing more difficult in an interesting or enjoyable way than working in a cafe?

• badly paid

• stressful

• challenging

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The problem with my boss is that he has no ability to say what he wants to clearly.

• communication skills

• qualifications

• responsibility

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Your job sounds as if it makes you worry a lot.

• stressful

• secure

• well-paid