Finding employment in Work Glossary for IELTS

10 Work terms

This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the Finding employment.

competent
adjective
Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
Example: I am a competent typist, and I am computer-literate.
computer-literate
adjective
(of a person) having sufficient knowledge and skill to be able to use computers; familiar with the operation of computers.
Example: I am a competent typist, and I am computer-literate.
fluently
adverb
With an ability to express oneself easily and articulately.
Example: In addition, I speak Polish and German fluently.
immediately
adverb
At once; instantly.
Example: I would be ready to start immediately.
occupy
verb
Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).
Example: I can only work during the afternoons and at weekends as my university studies occupy most of the day.
office administrator
An office administrator is an administrative professional who performs a variety of clerical tasks to help an organization's operations run efficiently.
Example: Probably, I would like an office job, perhaps working as a secretary, office administrator or typist.
probably
adverb
Almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell.
Example: Probably, I would like an office job, perhaps working as a secretary, office administrator or typist.
temporary job
noun phrase
Temp jobs, or temporary jobs, are short-term jobs with a company, either for a short-term contract or a defined short-term period.
Example: I am looking for a temporary job and I wonder if you can help me.
weekends
noun
Saturday and Sunday, especially regarded as a time for leisure.
Example: I can only work during the afternoons and at weekends as my university studies occupy most of the day.
wonder
verb
Desire to know something; feel curious.
Example: I am looking for a temporary job and I wonder if you can help me.