Jobs and Work: English Vocabulary List

a man who does business activities like running a company

"The businessman signed the contract."

"The businessman negotiated the contract carefully because he knew that one wrong decision could cost his company millions."

a woman who does business activities like running a company or participating in trade

"The businesswoman spoke confidently."

"As a successful businesswoman she travels to at least four different countries every month for meetings and conferences."

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

"The receptionist greeted us politely."

"The receptionist asked every visitor to sign the logbook before allowing them to enter the restricted area of the building."

a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate and solve crimes and catch criminals

"The detective found the clue."

"The detective carefully examined the scene looking for any small clue that might help solve the mysterious disappearance case."

a person who prepares and cooks food, especially as their job

"The cook made soup for lunch."

"The cook prepared a delicious three course meal using only fresh ingredients that he bought from the local market."

a healthcare professional whose job is to prepare and sell medications, and works in various places

"The pharmacist explained the medicine."

"The pharmacist checked the prescription before giving it to me."

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

"The journalist wrote a report."

"The journalist refused to reveal her sources because protecting their identity was more important than publishing the story immediately."

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

"The writer finished the novel."

"Being a writer requires discipline because staring at a blank page for hours can be extremely frustrating and tiring."

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

"The singer performed on stage."

"The singer lost her voice right before the concert but she decided to perform anyway and the crowd loved her."

an experienced teacher at a university or college who specializes in a particular subject and often conducts research

"The professor gave a fascinating talk."

"A respected professor can profoundly influence a student's academic trajectory."

someone who studies a subject carefully and carries out academic or scientific research

"The researcher collected the data."

"The researcher spent months collecting data before she could finally draw any meaningful conclusions from her scientific experiments and observations."

someone ‌whose job is to cut, wash and style hair

"The hairdresser cut ten centimeters off her hair."

"My hairdresser suggested a completely new style and although I was nervous the result turned out surprisingly well."

someone whose job is to clean other people’s houses, offices, etc.

"The cleaner arrived."

"The office cleaner arrived early each morning to ensure the workspace was tidy and presentable for the employees."

an amount of money that is paid for something

"The payment was successful."

"She made the final payment on her car loan yesterday which means she now owns the vehicle completely without debt."

the extra money that we get, besides our salary, as a reward

"She received a generous year-end bonus for her high performance."

"The company gave all of its employees a generous end-of-year bonus as a reward for their hard work and dedication during a very successful year that exceeded all of the company's financial goals and targets for growth and profitability."

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

"He is a successful businessman."

"He became a successful businessman after years of hard work and dedication to his craft without ever giving up on his dreams."

a person or organization that hires and pays individuals for a variety of jobs

"My employer is very kind."

"A good employer provides fair wages, benefits, and opportunities for professional development to their employees."

a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines

"Cars are made in factory."

"The new factory will produce thousands of electric cars each year using advanced automated machinery."

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

"The pilot landed safely."

"The pilot announced that we would experience some turbulence due to a sudden change in weather conditions ahead."

a person who is in charge of a large organization or has an important position there

"My boss is very strict."

"My boss expects everyone to arrive on time but she frequently comes late without offering any explanation to us."

the activity a person normally does to make money

"He has a business."

"Her small business has grown considerably since she first started operating it online."

an individual with a great amount of knowledge, skill, or training in a particular field

"She is an expert in medicine."

"Before renovating the old house they hired an expert to determine whether the foundation was still safe and secure."

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

"The manager solved the problem quickly."

"The manager called a meeting to discuss the low productivity numbers and to find possible solutions quickly."

a person who helps someone in their work

"The assistant helped the doctor during surgery."

"My assistant organized all the files alphabetically so that anyone in the office could find documents without any difficulty."

a person whose job is to display clothes by wearing them and being photographed

"The model wore a blue dress."

"She worked as a model for several years before deciding to study architecture and change her career completely."

someone whose job is to plan and draw how something will look or work before it is made, such as furniture, tools, etc.

"The designer created a new logo."

"The designer created a beautiful logo that perfectly represents the company values of innovation quality and trustworthiness in the market."

someone whose job is to paint buildings, walls, etc.

"The painter is here."

"The professional painter meticulously applied the primer before starting the main coat of paint."

a person who teaches a practical skill or sport to someone

"The instructor explained the exercise."

"The driving instructor remained calm even when his student accidentally drove onto the sidewalk instead of the main road."

a paid job

"Employment is rising slowly."

"Finding full time employment has become challenging for recent graduates who lack practical experience in their chosen fields of study."

a part of an organization such as a university, government, etc. that deals with a particular task

"The HR department handles all employee issues."

"The State Department is the executive branch department of the U.S. federal government responsible for international relations and crafting the country's foreign policy."

the period of time when a group of people work during the day or night

"The night shift is tiring."

"Working the night shift can negatively affect your health if you do not maintain a regular sleeping schedule during daytime hours."

to give work to someone and pay them

"Companies employ workers for many jobs."

"The company decided to employ more than fifty new workers to meet the increasing demand for their popular products."

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

"He will retire after forty years."

"After working for forty years my grandfather finally decided to retire and spend more time traveling with his family."

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

"The project was successful."

"Her innovative business strategy proved to be incredibly successful in the market."

an organization that does business and earns money from it

"She works for a big company."

"The company announced its new product line during a press conference that was held in London."