Work Vocabulary

What is a job description?

• A job description is a list of company policies.

• A job description is a document that outlines the duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and skills required for a specific job role.

• A job description is a summary of an employee's performance.

• A job description is a document outlining the company's history.

Name three different types of jobs.

• Nurse

• Pilot

• Chef

• 1. Doctor, 2. Teacher, 3. Engineer

What does a receptionist typically do?

• A receptionist typically pilots airplanes

• A receptionist typically performs surgery on patients

• A receptionist typically handles administrative tasks such as greeting visitors, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and providing information to guests.

• A receptionist typically coaches professional sports teams

What is the role of a CEO?

• The role of a CEO is to focus solely on marketing strategies

• The role of a CEO is to provide leadership, make major corporate decisions, manage the overall operations and resources of a company, and act as the main point of communication between the board of directors and corporate operations.

• The role of a CEO is to handle customer service

• The role of a CEO is to micromanage every department

Define the term 'salary'.

• A form of transportation

• A musical instrument

• A fixed regular payment made by an employer to an employee.

• A type of fruit

What is a job interview?

• A job interview is a casual chat between friends.

• A job interview is a formal conversation between an employer and a potential employee to assess the candidate's qualifications, skills, and suitability for a specific job position.

• A job interview is a group activity where multiple candidates are hired at once.

• A job interview is a written test to evaluate a candidate's skills.

Explain the concept of 'work-life balance'.

• Work-life balance is the equilibrium between one's professional responsibilities and personal life.

• Work-life balance is the same as workaholism.

• Work-life balance means completely separating work from personal life.

• Work-life balance is only relevant for people with families.

What is a freelancer?

• A freelancer is a self-employed individual who offers services to clients on a project basis.

• A freelancer is a volunteer worker

• A freelancer is an employee of a company

• A freelancer is a type of software program

What is the difference between a resume and a CV?

• A resume is a brief summary, while a CV is a comprehensive document.

• A resume is only used for academic purposes, while a CV is for job applications.

• A resume includes personal hobbies, while a CV does not.

• A resume is longer than a CV.

What is a promotion in the workplace?

• A promotion is when an employee is demoted to a lower position

• A promotion is when an employee receives a pay cut

• A promotion is when an employee is fired from the company

• A promotion in the workplace is when an employee is moved to a higher position with increased responsibilities and often a higher salary.