The World of Work Vocabulary

career

• a series of related jobs in the same profession.

• a temporary position with no long-term commitment.

• a job that requires no specific skills or education.

• a role that is only part-time.

occupation

• a type of work in which a person is employed and typically requires the use of related skills or experiences.

• a hobby that someone enjoys doing in their free time.

• a temporary position that does not require any specific skills.

• a type of leisure activity that is not related to work.

income

• the money a person receives for doing a job or from a return on an investment.

• a type of tax imposed on earnings.

• the total amount of money spent by a person in a year.

• the savings accumulated over a lifetime.

job

• A task performed by a worker, usually to earn money.

• A leisure activity done for enjoyment.

• A type of food served at a restaurant.

• A place where people gather for meetings.

want

• an item you would like to have but do not need to survive.

• a necessity for living, such as food or water.

• something that is required for basic functioning.

• a desire for something that is not essential.

career ladder

• a sequence of work in a career field, from entry to advanced levels.

• a type of job interview process.

• a method for evaluating employee performance.

• a training program for new employees.

identity

• All the traits that distinguish you as an individual. Your identity has two aspects: how you see yourself and how others see you.

• A term used to describe a person's social status and economic background.

• The process of self-discovery and personal growth over time.

• A collection of experiences that shape a person's worldview.

work

• putting forth an effort to produce or accomplish something.

• a place where people go to earn a living.

• a type of physical exercise.

• a synonym for leisure activities.

need

• something you must have in order to live.

• a desire for something that is not essential.

• a temporary requirement for comfort.

• an optional item that enhances life.

service

• an intangible action or task that is performed, usually for a fee.

• a physical product that can be touched and owned.

• a type of financial investment that generates profit.

• a legal agreement between two parties.