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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
demanding
demanding
[Adjective]

(of a task) needing great effort, skill, etc.

Ex: His job as a project manager is demanding, requiring him to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines. 
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to fill in

to write all the information that is needed in a form

Ex: I am filling in the application form for the new job. 
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to [do] business

to engage in activities that involve buying, selling, or trading products or services for profit or as part of an enterprise

Ex: They decided to do business in the field of technology. 
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for a living
for a living
[phrase]

as one's main job or source of income

Ex: He teaches English for a living. 
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to [make] a fortune

to accumulate a large amount of wealth or money through one's own efforts, often through business ventures or investments

Ex: Some people make a fortune through hard work and dedication to their careers. 
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brand
brand
[noun]

the name that a particular product or service is identified with

Ex: Apple is known for its innovative products and strong brand identity worldwide. 
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budget
budget
[noun]

a specific amount of money set aside for a particular use

Ex: The project has a strict budget for equipment. 
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deadline
deadline
[noun]

the latest time or date by which something must be completed or submitted

Ex: The project deadline is next Friday, so we need to work quickly. 
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position
position
[noun]

a job, role, or function within an organization

Ex: She accepted a managerial position at the firm. 
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progress
progress
[noun]

gradual movement toward a goal or a desired state

Ex: The scientist made significant progress in her research on renewable energy. 
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career
career
[noun]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

Ex: She's pursuing a career in medicine and hopes to become a doctor. 
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on duty
on duty
[phrase]

working or responsible for official tasks at a given time

Ex: The nurse is on duty until midnight. 
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earnings
earnings
[noun]

(always plural) money received for work done or services provided

Ex: The company reported higher-than-expected earnings for the quarter, boosting investor confidence. 
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to start out

to begin taking the early steps regarding an action, project, or goal

Ex: She started out her painting by sketching the basic outlines on the canvas. 
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living
living
[noun]

the financial resources or means by which a person sustains their life

Ex: He earns his living as a freelance graphic designer. 
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achievement

something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work

Ex: After years of dedicated practice, winning the gold medal was a phenomenal achievement for the gymnast. 
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to take off

to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

Ex: The young musician's career started to take off after the release of her debut album. 
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ambition
ambition
[noun]

something that is greatly desired

Ex: Her ambition was to write a novel and share her story with the world. 
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work shift

the time that a person is required to be working or present at work

Ex: After finishing her morning work shift, she often enjoys a relaxing afternoon at the park before heading home. 
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overtime
overtime
[noun]

the extra hours a person works at their job

Ex: Due to the deadline, the team put in several hours of overtime. 
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customer service

the help and advice that a company gives people who buy or use its products or services

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health service

a system or organization that provides medical care to the public

Ex: She works for the national health service. 
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promotion
promotion
[noun]

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

Ex: A promotion often comes with increased responsibilities. 
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duty roster

a schedule that shows which people are assigned to work at specific times or tasks

Ex: I checked the duty roster to see when I'm working. 
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office worker

a person who does administrative or clerical work in an office

Ex: She works as an office worker in a law firm. 
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