Work vs Job vs Career

Which of the following is NOT correct when referring to work?

• I went to the dinner with some friends from work.

• I’m working on a market analysis.

• I start my job at 7 AM.

• I leave work at 4 PM.

Which word does NOT collocate / go with job?

• Dead-end

• High-powered

• Fulfilling

• Promising

Which of the following does NOT collocate / go with career?

• Embark on

• Apply for

• Ruin

• Pursue

What kind of job typically requires little to no experience?

• Entry-level job

• Demanding job

• High-powered job

• Dead-end job

To find a job, you can check the ______ online or in the newspaper – these are small advertisements about job openings

• Job hunt

• Apply for job

• Job listings

• Dead-end job

What describes a job where promotions are unlikely?

• Entry-level job

• Demanding job

• High-powered job

• Dead-end job

What collocation refers to a career with great potential for future success?

• A lucrative career

• A promising career

• Career takes off

• A dead-end career

What is a suitable response to “How’s the job hunt going?”

• I’ve been looking at job listings.

• I’m switching careers.

• I’m pursuing a career.

• I’ve applied for two jobs this week.

Which collocation refers to opportunities for professional advancement?

• work prospects

• career prospects

• Which of these does NOT collocate / go with career?

• Demanding career

• Varied career

• Switch a career

• Embark on a career