I am concerned about ______________________ (he / work) so hard. He might damage his health.
him/his working
While it’s not true that belief in yourself makes everything possible – if you’re not ____________ (MUSIC), no amount of faith will make you a concert pianist - it can certainly help you
musical
It is an invaluable way to gain insight ____________ what’s happening in a specific field and may, by virtue of the fact that you are doing sth to enhance your career, be seen in the long run by future employers as a good sign
into,
Unfortunately, _____________ (use) the Internet at work for social purposes is very common nowadays.
using
____________ (RESOURCEFUL) is also an advantage: that’s the skill of coming up with ____________ (CREATE) and sometimes unconventional solutions.
resourcefulness, creative
‘Fight for 15’ is a movement in the USA that demands a m_____________ wage of $15 an hour.
minimum
The part of the computer system that holds confidential data is accessed _____ means of a series of passwords.
by
You expect a(n) e_______-l______ job to be relatively poorly paid; nowadays, however, it’s too often unpaid.
entry-level
Another useful quality is ____________ (TENACIOUS), which will prevent you from abandoning your life goals too easily when you encounter obstacles.
tenacity
When you start a new business, you have to build a customer __, which usually happens slowly.
base
club
organisation
In today’s rapidly changing world, ____________ (ADAPTABLE) is also important.
adaptability
You need to have the g_____________ to try something new that may or may not succeed.
guts
Who’s going to __ your expenses on this trip?
clean
cover
make
He claims to have a great r_____________ with all his employees.
rapport
______________________ (not / have) any work experience is seen as a disadvantage even when you’re only twenty-four.
Not having
_____________ (work) with children is fun, but it can also be very tiring.
Working
I do appreciate ______________________ (you / use) your free time to help me with this translation.
your / you using
He did several m_____________ jobs to support himself while writing his novel.
menial
I think _____ the long run I’m going to like this job better than my previous one.
in
I can’t help _____________ (notice) that the management are treating us worse and worse.
noticing
When you’re doing something you believe in, it makes sense to press _____ despite all difficulties.
on
First, it’s good to enter life with a certain amount of ____________ (SELF-ASSURED).
self-assurance
I felt totally _____ sea; I didn’t have a clue how the situation should be dealt with.
at
I saw the internship as a way of breaking _____ the job market.
into
While you don’t have to get top marks in all school subjects, a special area of ____________ (COMPETENT), something that you’re very good at, is of great value.
competence
She tried to adapt to her new workplace, but all her efforts were _____ vain; she hated everything about it.
in
He finally ______________________ (succeed / promote) to Senior Executive.
succeeded in being promoted
Mary’s parents didn’t approve of ________________ ______________ (she / choose) a career in the special forces.
her choosing
The sooner you learn to stand up _____ yourself, the better. You don’t want to be pushed around all your life.
for
On _____________ (tell) the news, she phoned her husband.
being told
I detest (ask) personal questions at work by people who are not my personal friends.
being asked
I always say if you’re struggling to get ahead and want to do more in life than simply work for ____________ every day from 9-5, sign up for a vocational course of study.
peanuts/nothing
I tried negotiating a better salary, but _____ no avail.
to
It was exactly the kind of mistake that can __ your chances on the first day.
take
miss
scupper
Because of their own experiences, they decided to __ a charity to help children from underprivileged backgrounds.
found
find
open
I’m totally snowed _____, but I still try to find the time to get a bit of exercise every day; otherwise I’d go crazy.
under
While not guaranteeing you a foot on the first _______ of the ladder, it is an invaluable way to gain insight
rung
The company hired an external employment agency to __ three new managers.
employ
recruit
acquire
She heard the police were taking _____ young graduates and decided to apply.
on