B112 words · Intermediate

Pay & Progression vocabulary — B1

Pay and progression vocabulary for moving up in a job, covering a promotion, a skill, an achievement and an opportunity, plus daily routines like clocking in.

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promotion
/prəˈmoʊʃən/
A move to a more important job or a higher position at work.
Example: Her hard work earned her a promotion to team leader.
skill
/skɪl/
The ability to do an activity or task well, gained through training or practice.
Example: Good communication is an important skill in every job.
career
/kərˈɪr/
The series of jobs you do in one kind of work through your working life.
Example: She wants a career in engineering, not just a job.
responsibility
/riˌspɑnsəˈbɪləti/
Something that it is your job or duty to deal with.
Example: Training new staff is my responsibility on Mondays.
progress
/ˈprɑˌɡrɛs/
Gradual improvement or development towards something you want to achieve.
Example: We are making good progress on the new website.
ambitious
/æmˈbɪʃəs/
Wanting very much to be successful and to reach a higher position at work.
Example: He's ambitious and hopes to run his own team soon.
opportunity
/ˌɑpərˈtunəti/
A chance to do something useful, for example to learn, travel or earn more.
Example: This course is a great opportunity to learn new skills.
achievement
/əˈtʃivmənt/
Something difficult that you have done well, usually after a lot of effort.
Example: Finishing the project early was a real achievement for us.
employee
/ɛmˈplɔɪi/
A person who is paid to work for a company or another person.
Example: The firm treats every employee fairly and with respect.
hire
/ˈhaɪər/
To give someone a job and pay them to work for you.
Example: They plan to hire three new drivers before the summer.
temporary
/ˈtɛmpərˌɛri/
Lasting for a short time only, not for ever.
Example: I'm on a temporary contract until the end of March.
clock in
To record the time you arrive at your workplace.
Example: Remember to clock in before you start your shift.