Working Life Vocabulary Quiz

What is the formal term for 'looking for a job'?

• Job hunting

• Career searching

• Position finding

• Seeking employment

What does it mean to 'submit' your resume?

• To discard your resume

• To discuss your resume

• To send in your resume formally

• To create a resume

What is the process called when an employer narrows down candidates after interviews?

• Shortlisting

• Recruiting

• Filtering

• Selecting

What does it mean to 'retrain' an employee?

• To hire them again

• To transfer them

• To teach them new skills

• To promote them

What does a 'promotion' typically involve?

• A higher level position

• A lower salary

• A temporary layoff

• A transfer to another department

What is the opposite of being promoted?

• Resigned

• Transferred

• Demoted

• Retrenched

What does it mean to be 'laid off'?

• To be fired for poor performance

• To be temporarily let go due to economic reasons

• To resign voluntarily

• To retire from work

What is the difference between being 'dismissed' and being 'laid off'?

• Dismissal is due to employee performance issues

• Dismissal is due to company restructuring

• Laid off is due to employee misconduct

• Laid off is permanent

What does it mean to 'resign' from a job?

• To be fired

• To voluntarily leave a job

• To be transferred

• To be promoted

At what age do most people typically retire?

• 50 to 55

• 55 to 60

• 60 to 65

• 70 to 75