15 essential words — with definitions, examples and pronunciation. Double-click any word to look it up instantly.
applicantnoun
A person who applies for a job or position.
“There were 50 applicants for the marketing position.”
colleaguenoun
A person you work with.
“I had lunch with my colleagues from the sales team.”
deadlinenoun
The latest time by which something must be finished.
“The deadline for the report is Friday at 5pm.”
delegateverb
To give a task or responsibility to someone else.
“A good manager knows how to delegate tasks effectively.”
dismissverb
To officially remove someone from their job.
“He was dismissed for consistently arriving late.”
entrepreneurnoun
A person who starts and runs their own business.
“She became a successful entrepreneur at the age of 25.”
freelanceadjective
Working independently for different companies rather than one employer.
“She works as a freelance graphic designer.”
incentivenoun
Something that motivates or encourages someone to do something.
“The company offers bonuses as an incentive to work harder.”
internshipnoun
A period of work experience, often unpaid, in a company.
“She did an internship at a law firm during her studies.”
negotiateverb
To discuss something to reach an agreement.
“He managed to negotiate a higher salary.”
outsourceverb
To pay another company to do work instead of doing it yourself.
“Many companies outsource their IT support.”
probationnoun
A trial period at the start of a new job.
“New employees are on a 3-month probation period.”
redundantadjective
No longer needed in a job, often leading to dismissal.
“100 workers were made redundant when the factory closed.”
resignverb
To officially leave your job by choice.
“She resigned from her position to start her own business.”
workloadnoun
The amount of work a person has to do.
“His workload increased significantly after his colleague left.”
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