WORK

 VOCABULARY/ COLLOCATIONS

Adjectives describing a job:

challenging                        tedious

monotonous                      boring

repetitive                           time-consuming

rewarding                          full-time

motivating                         outdoor

demanding                       tough

well-paid                           part time/ full time

Other words related with job:

employer                           employee

qualifications                    career

skills                                  staff

freelance                           self-employed

work experience               Run a business

marketing strategy            Good opportunities

happiest employees          Relevant experience

Retired people                  A working day

Salary/ wages

Collocations/ sentences:

The world of work is changing.

Be in charge of

Deal with very difficult clients

He is off work at the moment

I am on maternity leave.

I am a part of a successful team

Get promoted to head of department.

I am on a short-term contract.

The Company was losing money.

Out of work: I have been out of work for 3 months.

Get a better job

Get a promotion/ be promoted.

On the dole.

I was sacked

More rewarding than....

Interpersonal skills.

Under pressure

Take a drop in salary

Work abroad

What makes people happy at work:

     

Doing something rewarding

·        Doing varied work

·        Earning a competitive salary

·        Doing enjoyable work

·        Having a good boss or manager

·        Having a good working-life balance.

·        Having supportive, friendly colleagues.

·        Having your achievements recognized.

·        Relaxed atmosphere

·        Getting promoted.

·        Learning from my mistakes.

·        Being part of a successful team.