Please study the 15 vocabulary terms below. Then press the Mark Complete button to continue.
- adapt
- appraisal
- background
- career ladder
- dead-end
- demotion
- fast track
- gain
- impress
- peer
- promotion
- prospects
- rapid
- restructuring
- training
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To change, in order to better suit a new situation.
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After the fifth failed interview, Pete adapted his expectations to be more realistic in the type of job he was applying for.
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A meeting where one's job performance is evaluated by a boss or manager.
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All staff appraisals will be held in January.
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A person's history or experience to date.
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His background is in sales but I think he would be a good choice for the position of customer service manager.
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The series of events, on the way from a less desirable (or junior) job position, to a more desirable (or senior) one.
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Mr Sinclair’s first step on the career ladder was as a junior member of the accounts team.
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Lacking any further chance for advancement or development.
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He decided to resign when he realized that he was in a dead-end job with no chance of advancement.
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Being moved to a lower position at work due to problems with performance.
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She was really angry about her demotion to a lower position in the department.
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A special method or path, which leads to advancement more quickly, than usual.
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The company offers a fast track program in which you will be assessed every two months to see if you are ready for advancement.
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To get or acquire something (especially when using effort).
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She gained a lot of experience working in her previous job.
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To cause someone to think positively about you.
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The second candidate really impressed me, I think we should offer her the position.
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A person at the same level as you socially or professionally.
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Spending time with your peers from work outside of the office is a good way to build a better relationship with them.
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Being moved to a higher position at work due to excellent job performance.
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Her promotion to manager wasn’t a surprise to anyone as she clearly deserved it.
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Future possibilities or opportunities that are within your capabilities.
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I don’t earn very much at the moment but the financial prospects for the job are great.
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Quick, fast.
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Everyone in the department was pleased with Jason’s rapid progress.
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The process of changing the organization or goals of a company.
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After the merger the company announced that they would be restructuring the entire sales force.
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The process of being taught the skills you need for a particular task or job.
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All new staff will be given training on how to use the machines in a safe way.