Work-Life Balance
Idioms & Vocabulary
Employment & Career Pathways
Power of Persuasion
Growth Mindset
100

This word means extreme tiredness caused by too much work or stress.

burnout

100

This idiom means to work too hard without enough rest. (hint: it involves a candle)

burn the candle at both ends

100

Skills that can be used in many different jobs.

transferable

100

This type of question is used to make people think, not to get an actual answer.

rhetorical question

100

This phrase shows a growth mindset attitude toward improvement:
“I haven’t mastered it ______.”

yet


200

These are limits you set to protect your time and mental health.

boundaries

200

This idiom means to advance in your career. (hint: climb)

climb the corporate ladder

200

If a question does not apply to you in a form or job application, you should write this.

N/A

200

This persuasive strategy uses feelings to connect with the audience.

emotive language

200

This type of person gives up easily and believes abilities cannot change.

someone with a fixed mindset

300

Taking breaks and relaxing are examples of this.

self-care

300

This word means carefully managing money for a project or family.

budgeting

300

This soft skill means being able to organize your schedule and finish tasks on time.

time management

300

“Join us today!” is an example of this persuasive strategy.

imperative command

300

This is a mistake or difficulty that can help you learn and improve.

challenge or hurdle

400

One strategy from the video was to treat your weekend like this.

vacation

400

Facts or numbers used to support an argument.

statistics

400

A relationship where an experienced person helps guide someone in their career.

mentoring

400

This type of pitch is a short persuasive presentation about an idea or project.

elevator pitch

400

In a growth mindset, feedback is viewed as this.

helpful/useful/a chance to improve

500

This workplace culture makes people feel they must always answer messages and emails.

always-on culture

500

These skills are usually learned through school, training, or on-the-job experience.

hard skills

500

These are people who can recommend you for a job.

references

500

Complete the sentence:
“If stores switch to reusable packaging, they ______ (save) money.”

will save

500

This word means continuing to try even when something is difficult.

perseverance

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