Vocabulary Employment

The result or effect of an action, event, or process. Ex. The __________ of the meeting was very positive.

Full of people or things; having little space. Ex: The bus was so ____________ that we couldn’t sit down.

To mix around and talk to different people in a social setting. Ex. At the party, guests were encouraged to ____________and meet new people.

Involving active participation; learning or doing something by practical experience rather than theory. Ex: The course offers _____________ training in computer repair.

A person whose job is to cut, style, and care for people’s hair. Ex: I have an appointment with my __________ tomorrow.

Something valuable or useful that helps a person or organization succeed. Ex: Her creativity is a real_________ to the company.

Able to be trusted to do something well or behave responsibly. Ex: He’s a ____________ employee who always meets deadlines.

Having knowledge or skill gained through practice or time spent doing something. Ex: We’re looking for an _________ teacher.

Time off work given to an employee because of illness. Ex: He took two weeks of __________ after surgery.

To deal with or manage a situation, task, or person. Ex: She can __________ difficult customers calmly.

Faults, flaws, or limitations in a person’s character, system, or plan. Ex. One of her ____________ is that she’s too trusting.

A smaller list of the best candidates chosen from a larger group. Ex: Five people made it to the final ___________ for the job.

To find and hire new people for a job or organization. Ex: The company plans to __________ more staff next month.

Unfashionable, uncool, or lacking in style or taste.(INFORMAL) Ex: Those old curtains look really ________..

Having or showing creativity or originality. Ex: He wrote an ____________ story about time travel.

A regular amount of money given for a specific purpose (e.g. pocket money, travel costs). Ex: She gets a monthly travel ___________ from her employer.

To successfully deal with or control a problem or difficulty. Ex: She managed to _____________ her fear of public speaking.

Giving help, encouragement, or sympathy to others. Ex: Her friends were very _____________ after her accident.

Able to recover quickly from difficulties or tough situations. Ex: Children are often more ___________ than adults think.

Able to stay calm and not get angry when faced with delays or difficulties. Ex: You have to be _________ when teaching young children.