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  • to succeed in entering a difficult industry/to successfully become involved in
    to break into smth
  • to have the courage to do something difficult
    to have the guts to do sth
  • a job for beginners
    entry-level job
  • to ruin my opportunities
    to scupper my chances
  • a temporary training period
    short-term placement
  • to defend or support someone or something
    to stand up for sth/sb
  • the lowest legal pay
    minimum wage
  • to pay for necessary costs
    to cover expenses
  • to monitor someone or something closely
    to keep tabs on sb/sth
  • to start at the lowest level of a career
    to get on the first rung of the ladder
  • to develop skills through practice
    to gain experience
  • to succeed in getting a long-term job
    to land a permanent job
  • to tell someone what to do in a bossy way
    to order sb around
  • a job agreement with no end date
    permanent contract
  • to start working effectively immediately
    to hit the ground running
  • to have too much work
    to be snowed under
  • simple and boring tasks
    menial tasks
  • to slave away
    to work extremely hard for long hours and your work is not valued
  • to be taken on
    to be hired for a job
  • to continue doing something despite difficulties
    to press on
  • to make a fast start in a career
    jump-start a career
  • practical experience gained by doing
    hands-on experience
  • to work extra hours
    to work overtime
  • to hide fear or worry
    to put on a brave face
  • to get a small opportunity that may lead to more
    to get my foot in the door
  • to become impossible to replace
    to make myself indispensable
  • a temporary job for training,usually you do it when you are a recent graduate
    internship