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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Hiring & Employment Transitions

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
employer
employer
[noun]

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

Ex: She found a new job with a reputable employer who offered competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement. 
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redundant
redundant
[Adjective]

no longer employed because there is no more work available or the position is no longer necessary

Ex: They offered training programs to help redundant workers find new jobs. 
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unemployment benefit

a financial aid provided by the government to people who are unemployed and actively seeking work, to help cover their living expenses

Ex: He applied for unemployment benefit after losing his job. 
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performance

the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing a task, duty, or function, often measured against predetermined standards, goals, or expectations

Ex: The athlete's performance in the race earned them a gold medal. 
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to look for

to try to find something or someone

Ex: I've been looking for my keys for the past hour, but I can't seem to find them anywhere. 
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to turn in

to give someone or something to the authorities or the person in charge

Ex: The captain turned in the captured enemy spies to the authorities. 
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interview
interview
[noun]

a meeting at which one is asked some questions to see whether one is qualified for a course of study, job, etc.

Ex: She aced the interview and was offered the position at the law firm. 
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to [make] redundant

to terminate an employee's position because the job is no longer needed or the company is downsizing

Ex: The company made 50 workers redundant after automating the production line. 
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to resign
to resign
[Verb]

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.

Ex: She decided to resign from her position as CEO. 
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to apply
to apply
[Verb]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

Ex: Students often apply to multiple universities to increase their chances of acceptance. 
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labor market

the market in which workers compete for jobs and employers compete for workers

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motivation letter

a written document explaining why someone wants a particular job, course, or opportunity

Ex: She sent a motivation letter with her job application. 
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