To pass this unit, please study the 15 vocabulary words below.
- 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."