Suggesting ways to look for a job
My friend knew I had been looking for a job and asked,
"How's the job _________ going?"
search/hunt
Doing volunteer work is a good way to sharpen or ________ your skills.
hone
My employer ________ an announcement this morning that they would be furloughing 20% of staff.
made
The fire was -_______ _______ control.
out, of
happy
happiness
She offered me some advice: "You should attend a job fair. " She ________________ I attend a job fair.
suggested/recommended
teaching can be both ______________ and ___________.
challenging, rewarding
After dating for 3 years, he finally________ the ___________ . I was over the moon and of course said yes!
popped, question
The doctor suggested I go _______ a diet.
on
lazy
laziness
________ calling may not be an efficient way of searching for a job, but it may increase the _____________ of landing a job.
cold, likelihood
I don't mind volunteering, but sometimes I feel like my kindness is being _____________.
exploited
When I heard a colleague's mom had _________ __________, I immediately sent my ___________________. The funeral is set for Friday.
passed, away, condolences
He was ________ arrest for driving _______ the influence of alcohol.
under, under
courteous
courtesy
I wrote a __________ letter for my friend whom I had worked along side of for many years and she _________ it to her Linked-In account.
referral, posted
After working 10 years at my last job, I was feeling a little __________ out. The long hours were sometimes ____________, so I decided to do something else.
burned, overwhelming
The student is currently ____________ from a serious ___________. She had an ____________ reaction to the food she ate.
recovering, illness, allergic
_________ any warning, the deer ran _______ in front ________ the car.
without, out, of
punctual
punctuality
Personalizing ________ letters, following up on _________ submissions, and networking are good practices that are __________ to increase one's likelihood of getting a job.
cover, resume, bound/certain/sure
After debating the merits of volunteer work, I felt the others kept __________ my __________, and that was a bit ______________.
missing, point, frustrating
It's ____________! We just finished __________ all the paperwork and we are happy homeowners!
official, signing
This is _______ far the best vacation I have ever been ________. Now I need to go back to work so I can pay _______ my credit cards and get ______ of debt.
by, on, off, out
responsive
responsiveness