Unit 1: Vocabulary

Please study the 15 vocabulary terms below. Then press the Mark Complete button to continue.
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apply
to request something in writing
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James applied for more than 20 jobs before he was successful.
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attend
to go to or take part in
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All employees must attend fire safety training.
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candidate
a person who is competing to get a job
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Twenty candidates were chosen from the 160 applicants.
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certificate
an official document proving that one has finished a course
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Some IT companies value job experience and industry certifications over purely academic degrees.
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current
of the present time
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Her current manager is much more understanding than her previous manager.
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dismiss
to officially make someone leave a job
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She was dismissed after she was caught stealing from the company.
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fill in
to give written information often by completing a form
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Please fill in the form and send it back to us.
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hire
to employ or pay someone to do a job
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The company hired almost 200 workers when the new factory opened.
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position
a post of employment, a job
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His position is Sales Manager at the moment.
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probationary period
a length of time in which an employee is not fully protected by labor law i.e. they can be fired or resign without reason or notice
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Most new employees have to work a probationary period before they are given a full time contract.
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recruit
to actively seek new staff members
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Some companies use agencies to recruit new staff.
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reference
a statement from a former employer on whether they think the person is suitable for the new job they are applying to
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His previous manager gave him a very good reference.
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relevant
connected with what is happening or being discussed
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He has a very impressive CV but I don't think his knowledge is relevant to this position.
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resume
a document showing your education and work history, also known as a CV (or curriculum vitae)
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Having a professionally prepared resume or CV will make a good impression on potential employers.
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submit
to give or send to someone for a decision
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I submitted my application form two weeks ago and haven't heard anything back from them.
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