Employment and Occupations: English Vocabulary List

a person who designs stylish clothes

"The fashion designer created a dress."

"The fashion designer presented her new collection during Paris Fashion Week receiving standing ovations from critics who praised her innovative use of recycled materials."

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

"The farmer grows vegetables."

"The farmer fed the animals early this morning before starting the rest of the daily work."

someone whose job is to cut people's hair or arrange it

"The hairstylist cut her hair."

"The hairstylist recommended a deep conditioning treatment because years of using heat tools had made her client's hair extremely dry and brittle."

someone whose job or education is about science

"The scientist studied the samples."

"The scientist explained the results in simple language so that even non-specialists could understand the importance of the findings."

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

"The politician gave a long speech."

"The politician promised to lower taxes during her campaign but after being elected she claimed the economic situation made that promise impossible to keep."

a group of people who work together for a particular reason, such as a business, department, etc.

"She joined a new organization."

"The environmental organization is dedicated to protecting endangered species and their natural habitats worldwide."

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

"Her salary is good."

"His salary was increased by ten percent after he successfully completed a difficult project that brought significant revenue to the company throughout the year."

an amount of money added to our regular payment for the job we do

"She got a raise."

"She asked her boss for a raise explaining that her responsibilities had doubled since she first accepted the position two years earlier."

an event in which people meet, either in person or online, to talk about something

"The meeting started at nine."

"The morning meeting lasted three hours which could have been reduced to thirty minutes if the manager had prepared a clear agenda beforehand."

a meeting in which someone asks questions to decide whether a person is suitable for a job

"She prepared well for her job interview."

"She prepared for the job interview by researching the company and practicing common questions at home."

someone who works for a skilled person for a specific period of time to learn their skills, usually earning a low income

"The apprentice learned quickly."

"The young apprentice watched carefully as the master carpenter carved the wood knowing that someday he would need to perform the same delicate work alone."

done only for a part of the working hours

"I work part-time."

"The part time cashier worked twenty hours a week while attending community college and studying for her nursing exams in the evenings and on weekends."

no longer working, typically because of old age

"My grandfather is retired."

"The retired couple sold their house in the city and moved to a small beach town where they could relax and enjoy their golden years together peacefully."

someone who is paid by another to work for them

"Every employee gets paid vacation time."

"Every employee must attend the safety training session before they are allowed to work in the factory."

the money that is paid to someone for doing their job

"My pay is low."

"The company offers a competitive pay package that includes health insurance and a retirement savings plan for all employees."

a short written note of our education, skills, and job experiences that we send when trying to get a job

"She updated her resume."

"Her resume was impressive with five years of relevant experience but she lacked the specific technical skills required for this particular programming position."

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

"The soldier stood at attention."

"The soldier protected the village during the night and remained alert even when everyone else was asleep."

a member of the police

"The officer checked our documents."

"The police officer asked the driver to step out of the vehicle after noticing an open alcohol container on the passenger seat during the traffic stop."

a person in a leadership or authority position within a specific organization or group

"She is the head of the team."

"The head of the department will announce the new policies tomorrow morning."

a name that is used to describe someone's position or status

"The title is very short."

"Please write the title at the top of the page so the document looks organized and professional."

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

"The staff were helpful."

"The staff cleaned the room after the meeting and made sure everything was ready for the next group."

the extra hours a person works at their job

"He worked overtime yesterday."

"Working overtime without proper compensation is illegal in many countries but some employers still pressure workers to accept unpaid extra hours."

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

"She received a promotion."

"The promotion came after years of hard work and careful effort"

the suggestion that someone or something is good for a job or purpose

"Her recommendation was helpful."

"The professor wrote a strong recommendation letter for his student highlighting her research skills dedication and intellectual curiosity in the field of biology."

a rest from the work or activity we usually do

"We took a break."

"He took a short break every two hours to stretch his legs and rest his eyes because staring at the computer screen gave him headaches."

done for the usual hours in a working day or week

"She has a full-time job."

"She works a full time job from nine to five and then goes to school at night to earn her master's degree in business administration."

to pay someone to do a job

"Companies hire new staff members soon."

"The company decided to hire a new marketing manager to help increase brand awareness and attract younger customers to their products."

to make someone leave their job, position, etc., usually as punishment

"They will fire him."

"The company decided to fire the employee for repeated insubordination."

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

"Workers earn money from hard work."

"She works as a freelance graphic designer to earn extra money while she completes her university degree in art and design."

to give up your job, school, etc.

"She will quit school."

"After working there for five years, she decided to quit her job to pursue her dream of becoming a writer."

someone whose profession is dancing

"She is a dancer."

"The renowned dancer captivated the audience with her elegant performance."