Professional Vocabulary
This word means to work together with others on a project.
What is collaborate?
Complete this polite request: "_____ you please help me with this report?"
What is "Could" (or "Would")?
In American workplaces, you should arrive this many minutes before your scheduled start time.
What is 5-10 minutes early?
This word goes at the beginning of a professional email: "_____ Mr. Johnson,"
What is "Dear"?
This document lists your work experience, education, and skills when applying for jobs.
What is a resume?
A person who works for a company and receives a salary is called this.
What is an employee?
Choose the correct form: "I have been working here _____ five years." (for/since)
What is "for"?
When calling in sick to work, you should do this as soon as possible and speak to this person.
What is call your supervisor (or manager/boss)?
Complete this professional email closing: "Thank you for your time. _____, Sarah Chen"
What is "Sincerely" (or "Best regards")?
This type of learning helps you improve your job skills while you're already working.
What is professional development (or continuing education)?
This word describes when you get a better job with more responsibility and higher pay.
What is a promotion?
Make this sentence more formal: "I can't come to work tomorrow."
What is "I will not be able to attend work tomorrow" (or similar formal version)?
This type of clothing is generally expected in professional office environments in the U.S.
What is business casual (or professional attire)?
Which is more appropriate for a work email subject line: "help!!!" or "Request for assistance with project"?
What is "Request for assistance with project"?
This professional activity involves meeting new people in your industry to create work relationships.
What is networking?
This formal word means "to give up your job" by writing a letter to your boss.
What is resign?
Complete with the correct modal: "All employees _____ attend the safety training." (must/should/could)
What is "must"?
In American workplace culture, this communication style is generally preferred: direct or indirect?
What is direct?
When leaving a voicemail at work, you should include these three pieces of information.
What is your name, phone number, and reason for calling?
This is what you call the money you earn from your job each month.
What is salary (or wages/pay)?
This word describes someone who can speak and write in a professional, skilled way and represents their company well.
What is articulate (or professional)?
Combine these sentences using a relative clause: "The manager is very helpful. She hired me last month."
What is "The manager who hired me last month is very helpful"?
When you disagree with your boss's decision, this is the most appropriate first step in American workplace culture.
What is schedule a private meeting to discuss your concerns (or request a one-on-one conversation)?
This phrase is professional way to disagree in a meeting: "I _____ that approach."
What is "respectfully disagree with" (or "have concerns about")?
This is a formal meeting where an employer asks you questions to see if you're right for a job.
What is a job interview?