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100

a person who works in the legal field

lawyer

100

a formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person

job interview

100

the last time or date something should be done

deadline

100

working for different companies at different times rather than being permanently employed by one company

freelance

100

a fixed amount of money agreed every year as pay for an employee, usually paid directly into his or her bank account every month

salary

200

a person whose job it is to keep or check financial records

accountant

200

a letter you send with your resume to provide more information about you

cover letter

200

working from a location outside of the traditional office environment, usually from home

remote working

200

not having a job but actively looking for one

unemployed

200

the money that you keep in an account in a bank or similar financial organization and you keep aside for future needs

savings

300

a person who works as a business to help people buy, sell, or rent homes

real estate agent

300

the amount of money an applicant expects to be paid for the job they are applying for

salary expectation

300

information about how people feel about a product, how well someone did on a job, etc., that is used to make things better

feedback

300

having left one's job and ceased to work, typically due to age or after a long period of employment

retired

300

to refuse to continue working because of an argument with an employer about working conditions, pay levels, or job losses

strike

400

a person who manages aircraft from the ground as they take off, fly, and land

air traffic controller

400

people who can vouch for your skills, experiences, and character, usually former employers or colleagues.

references

400

to make the same journey regularly between work and home

to commute

400

a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a qualification

intern

400

an organization that represents the people who work in a particular industry, protects their rights, and discusses their pay and working conditions with employers

trade union
500

 person whose job is to prepare dead bodies that are going to be buried or cremated

Mortician / Undertaker

500

a span of time after you start work during which your employer can monitor your performance and determine whether you are suitable for the job.

probation period

500

to entrust a task or responsibility to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself

to delegate

500

an individual or company that performs specific tasks based on a contract with a set fee and timeframe without being a regular employee

contractor

500

time away from work because of illness

sick leave