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Careers and Work Vocabulary
Jobs, what workers do and words about work and getting hired.
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- CareerTermThe work you do over many years of your life
- JobTermA position where you do work for pay
- OccupationTermAnother word for a job or type of work
- ProfessionTermA career that needs special training, like doctor or lawyer
- EmployerTermA person or business that hires workers
- EmployeeTermA person who works for an employer
- Boss (supervisor)TermA person who directs workers
- CoworkerTermA person you work with
- VolunteerTermA person who works without pay to help others
- InternTermA learner who works temporarily to get experience
- ApprenticeTermA person who learns a trade by working with an expert
- EntrepreneurTermA person who starts a business
- FreelancerTermA person who works for themselves, project by project
- Self-employedTermWorking for yourself
- Full-timeTermWorking a standard number of hours each week, usually about 40
- Part-timeTermWorking fewer hours than full-time
- ShiftTermA set work period, like the night shift
- SalaryTermFixed yearly pay
- Hourly wageTermPay for each hour worked
- OvertimeTermExtra pay for working more than the standard hours
- BenefitsTermExtras from a job, such as health insurance and paid time off
- PaycheckTermPayment for work
- ResumeTermA short document listing your education, skills and experience
- Cover letterTermA letter explaining why you're a good fit for a job
- ApplicationTermA form asking for information to apply for a job
- InterviewTermA meeting to decide if someone fits a job
- ReferencesTermPeople who can speak about your skills and character
- SkillsTermThings you can do well
- Soft skillsTermPeople skills like teamwork, listening and communication
- Hard skillsTermTechnical skills like coding or welding
- NetworkingTermMeeting people who can help your career
- MentorTermAn experienced person who guides you
- PromotionTermMoving to a higher position
- RaiseTermAn increase in pay
- ResignationTermQuitting a job
- RetirementTermThe time of life after your working career
- UnionTermA group of workers who bargain together
- TeamworkTermWorking well with others
- Work ethicTermA strong sense of responsibility and effort at work
- PunctualTermArriving on time
- ProfessionalismTermActing responsibly and respectfully at work
- Dress codeTermRules about what to wear at work
- TeacherTermHelps students learn
- DoctorTermDiagnoses and treats illness
- NurseTermCares for patients and helps doctors
- DentistTermCares for teeth
- VeterinarianTermDoctor who treats animals
- FirefighterTermPuts out fires and rescues people
- Police officerTermEnforces laws and keeps people safe
- Paramedic (EMT)TermGives emergency medical care
- PilotTermFlies airplanes
- EngineerTermDesigns and builds machines, structures or systems
- ArchitectTermDesigns buildings
- CarpenterTermBuilds with wood
- ElectricianTermInstalls and repairs electrical systems
- PlumberTermInstalls and repairs pipes
- MechanicTermRepairs vehicles and machines
- WelderTermJoins metal with heat
- FarmerTermGrows crops or raises animals
- ChefTermProfessional cook
- BakerTermMakes bread and pastries
- LibrarianTermHelps people find information and manages libraries
- ScientistTermStudies the world through research
- Software developerTermWrites computer programs
- Data analystTermStudies data to find patterns
- AccountantTermKeeps track of money and taxes
- LawyerTermGives legal advice and represents clients
- JudgeTermDecides legal cases in court
- JournalistTermResearches and reports news
- Graphic designerTermCreates visual designs
- MusicianTermPlays or composes music
- ActorTermPerforms roles in plays or films
- AthleteTermCompetes in sports
- CounselorTermHelps people with problems and decisions
- Social workerTermHelps people and families in need
- PharmacistTermPrepares and gives out medicine
- Physical therapistTermHelps people recover movement after injury
- Park rangerTermProtects parks and teaches visitors
- Marine biologistTermStudies sea life
- AstronautTermTravels and works in space
- Interests, skills and valuesTermThree things to think about when choosing a career
- Career clusterTermA group of related jobs, like Health Science
- Trade schoolTermA school that teaches skilled trades
- Community collegeTermA two-year college
- DegreeTermAward for completing college studies
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