Vocabulary 1
When you're applying for a job, you're hoping to get . . .?
Hired
The shortest job ever recorded lasted only ___ seconds. The employee was hired to clean dishes but accidentally dropped an entire tray, resulting in an immediate dismissal.
2.5
What is the name for the document that lists your work experience and skills, typically submitted when applying for a job?
Resume
What is the name of the company known for its golden arches and fast-food hamburgers?
Mcdonald's
Another word for salary.
Income
It is an advert of a job opening or vacancy on the internet, in newspapers
Job post
9–5
What is the term for the form that you fill out when applying for a job, providing information about your education, work history, and references?
Job Application
Who is the founder of Amazon, known for his innovative approach to e-commerce and technology?
Jeff Bezos
It's what you do when you want to quit you're job
resign
When you are working a lot that you don't have spare time anymore
workaholic
The average person spends around _____ hours of their life at work over the course of their career.
90,000
What is the term for the money that employees receive for their work, typically issued on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis?
Payroll
The term _________ was first coined in the late 1970s to describe the ideal equilibrium between a person's professional responsibilities and personal life outside of work.
work-life balance
What is the term to describe a consistent job.
Steady Job
You're working more than the number of hours you're supposed to, which means you are working . . .
overtime
he highest-paying job in the world as of 2022 was an anesthesiologist, with an average annual salary of over ______ in the United States.
$250,000
What is the term for the document provided by employers that outlines the company's policies, procedures, and expectations for employees?
Employee Handbook
Which country was the first to implement a four-day workweek
New Zealand
What is the term for the paid time off that employees receive for holidays, sick leave, and vacation?
Work Benefits
This term describes the practice of employees working from remote locations, often using technology to stay connected.
Work from home
The concept of a "coffee break" originated in the early _______ when employers encouraged workers to take short breaks to drink coffee in order to boost productivity and morale.
20th century
Recommendation
The concept of the 9-to-5 workday originated from a Motor Company in 1914. It was implemented it to increase productivity and allow workers more leisure time. Who is the man that implemented this?
Henry Ford
It is when you move to another (better paying) position or role in a company
Promotion