Looking for a job: Vocabulary Practice

Vocabulary practice based on Looking for a job Vocabulary

Ex.1 Fill in the missing words from Vocabulary list. The first letter is given.

1. P… up the steps of the ladder within a company takes 2 or 3 years.

2. At the interview a… are asked questions to find out their s… for the job.

3. If you have no work e…, you should get a place on a t… course first.

4. New e… are expected to work harder to ‘prove’ themselves.

5. John was s… for promotion out of many c….

6. You can look forward to an attractive s… and private health i….

Ex.2 Fill in the appropriate preposition where necessary

1. Ann has been promoted … an administrative job in her company.

2. You’ll be asked questions to decide whether you‘re suitable … a job.

3. First look … job ads in newspapers, then go to a Job centre.

4. How should you sign your letter … application?

5. I am looking … to hearing … you.

6. I do admire his skill … giving speeches in public.

7. … my experience, people generally smile back if you smile at them.

8. To qualify … the position you need to have work experience in advertising not less than 3 years.

9. The last applicant doesn’t satisfy … our requirements, I’m afraid.

Ex.3 Complete the sentences with the derivatives of the words in brackets

1. What are the prospects of … (promote)?

2. … (skill) workers will always be in demand.

3. You are to handle the … (recruit) of new employees.

4. Unfortunately, you don’t suit us as you are … (experience).

5. Ben has been … (employ) in banking for a decade.

6. What activities does … (look) for a job involve?

7. … (interview) can ask you confusing questions, be ready for that.

8. Being a … (train) means learning and practicing some particular skills.

9. Youth … (employ) is one of the most serious problems in modern world.

10. The firm is very … (select), they don’t hire beginners.