Quiz: Job Vocabulary

1. After six months looking for a job, she was finally … by the country's biggest TV station.

a. fired; b. hired; c. retired

2. I get along well with all of my …. They're great to work with.

a. colleagues; b.employers; c. retires

3. You need to get approval from the … before signing that contract.

a. employee; b. pay raise; c. supervisor

4 A lot of people … during the global financial crisis.

a. were laid off; b. got promotions; c.earned a salary

5 "Good news - I …!" "Congratulations!"

a. got demoted; b. was fired; c. got a raise

6 I … because I didn't like working such long hours.

a. got a raise; b. quit my job; c. fired my colleague

7 We threw a big party for my father when he … after 35 years in the company.

a. laid off; b. hired an employee; c. retired

8 The employee with the best work will ….

a. get a bonus; b. get laid off; c. get a boss

Identify the Job

1. I'm responsible for taking care of patients and giving them their medicine.

a. surgeon; b. dentist; c. nurse

2. I'm responsible for creating artwork for our company publications.

a. editor; b. graphic designer; c. writer

3. I'm responsible for designing buildings and bridges.

a. civil engineer; b. chemical engineer; c. software engineer

4. I'm responsible for giving clients legal assistance.

a. judge b. lawyer c. guard

5. I'm responsible for keeping track of the company's money.

a. accountant b. telemarketer c. CEO

6. I'm responsible for answering phone calls and welcoming visitors.

a. manager b. journalist c. receptionist

7. I'm responsible for supervising a department with 20 employees.

a. intern b. president c. director

8. I'm responsible for preparing food for customers.

a. chef; b. waiter; c. bartender

9. I'm responsible for selling houses, buildings, and land.

a. janitor b. construction worker c. real estate agent

10. I'm responsible for helping clients resolve emotional problems.

a. scientist b. doctor c. psychologist

What motivates you at work?

Studies of successful individuals have found that there tends to be a few motivators that consistently guide their career and job choices, and make working an enjoyable and ultimately successful experience for them. Read through the list given below of ten work motivators and rank all ten in order of importance to you, with 1 as your most important motivator and 10 as your least important motivator. If you are having difficulty deciding, it is often helpful to start with the most and least important motivators, then identify your second most and least important motivators, and so on.

What motivates you?	Description	Your rank
1. challenge	You like to engage in demanding and complex tasks, and to have challenge, variety, novelty and obstacles to overcome in your job
2. competence	You like to make full use of your knowledge, skills & abilities, and to be an authority in your area of expertise
3. independence	You like to be as free as possible from restrictions and rules while doing your job, to organise your own work and be accountable for your actions
4. interest	You like to do work that is interesting to you, and which gives you the opportunity to learn and improve your skills
5. lifestyle integration	You like to take into account all aspects of your life when choosing your ideal role
6. money	Pay and other material rewards are important to you, and you want to do a job that will allow you to earn a lot of money
7. recognition	You like to get positive feedback and public credit for work well done, and to be respected for your abilities
8. relationships	You like to get on well with colleagues and to worksociable environment in a supportive, sociable environment
9. security	You want to have a reasonable guarantee of a stable future, with continued employment and a regular income
10. variety	You like variety rather than repetition in your daily routine, and a job that develops over time

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