Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic) - Jobs

Here you will learn some English words about jobs, such as "assistant", "employ", "lawyer", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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architect [noun]

a person whose job is designing buildings and typically supervising their construction

Ex: The architect presented the blueprints for the new community center to the city council for approval .

assistant [noun]

a person who helps someone in their work

Ex: She is working as an assistant to the company 's CEO .

boss [noun]

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

Ex: My boss is very strict about punctuality .

businessperson [noun]

someone who works in business, especially at a high level

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chemist [noun]

a scientist who studies chemistry

Ex: The chemist explained the reaction to the students .

detective [noun]

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

Ex: The detective shared the case findings with his team .

to employ [verb]

to give work to someone and pay them

Ex: The construction company needs to employ more workers .

engineer [noun]

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

Ex: The engineer designs cars and improves their performance .

instructor [noun]

a person who teaches a practical skill or sport to someone

Ex: Our scuba diving instructor taught us important safety measures .

director [noun]

a person who manages or is in charge of an activity, department, or organization

Ex: He was appointed as the director of the research department due to his expertise in the field .

lawyer [noun]

a person who practices or studies law, advises people about the law or represents them in court

Ex: The lawyer presented a compelling argument in court that swayed the jury 's decision .

receptionist [noun]

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

Ex: The receptionist at the vet clinic knows all the pets ' names .

to train [verb]

to be taught the skills for a particular job or activity through instruction and practice over time

Ex: Last year , she trained extensively to become a certified yoga instructor .

adviser [noun]

someone whose job is to give advice professionally on a particular subject

Ex: He 's a legal adviser specializing in contract law .

agent [noun]

a company or person that represents another person or company or manages their affairs

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employment [noun]

the fact or state of having a regular paid job

Ex: His employment as a software engineer allowed him to work remotely from home , which he enjoyed .

marketing [noun]

the act or process of selling or advertising a product or service, usually including market research

Ex: Her job involves designing marketing strategies for new products .

president [noun]

the head of a company or corporation

Ex: The president oversees all departments within the corporation , ensuring efficiency and profitability .

profession [noun]

a paid job that often requires a high level of education and training

Ex: His profession as an architect allows him to design and create innovative buildings .

to retire [verb]

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

Ex: It 's common for people to retire and move to warmer climates .

accountant [noun]

someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Ex: Many businesses rely on a professional accountant to help them manage their taxes and financial planning .

analyst [noun]

a trained individual who evaluates information and data to provide insights and make informed decisions in various fields such as finance, economics, business, technology, etc.

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apprentice [noun]

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

Ex: At the pottery studio , each artist has their own apprentice .

archeologist [noun]

a person whose job is to study ancient societies using facts, objects, buildings, etc. remaining in excavation sites

critic [noun]

someone who evaluates and provides opinions or judgments about various forms of art, literature, performances, or other creative works

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entrepreneur [noun]

a person who starts a business, especially one who takes financial risks

Ex: Networking events are essential for an entrepreneur to connect with potential investors .

estate agent [noun]

a person whose job is to help clients rent or buy properties

Ex: Estate agents often charge a commission for their services .

freelance [adjective]

earning money by working for several different companies rather than being employed by one particular organization

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occupation [noun]

a person's profession or job, typically the means by which they earn a living

Ex: Many people find fulfillment in pursuing an occupation that aligns with their passions and interests .

chief executive officer [noun]

the highest-ranking person in a company

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Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic)
Family and Relationships	Describing Personality	Describing Appearance	Shapes and Sizes
Clothes and Fashion	Animals	Food	Houses
Hobbies	Shopping	Feelings	Sports
Jobs	Travel	Time	Body
Weather	Language and Grammar	Colors	Transportation