Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Employment

Here you will learn some English words about employment, such as "labor", "apprentice", "position", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL

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 .
vacancy [noun]

a position or job that is available

Ex: The HR department is actively recruiting to fill several vacancies in the sales team .
position [noun]

a job, role, or function within an organization

Ex:

a period of supervised work experience, often unpaid, undertaken by a student or recent graduate to gain practical skills or fulfill qualification requirements

Ex: The internship gave her hands-on experience in environmental fieldwork .

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 .

the act or process of working with someone to produce or achieve something

all the individuals who work in a particular company, industry, country, etc.

Ex: Training programs were implemented to improve the skills of the existing workforce .

the workforce of an organization, viewed in terms of their talents, experience, and potential contributions

Ex: The merger aimed to combine the human resources of both firms for greater efficiency .

individuals employed in an organization, especially in military or structured environments, who are expected to follow directives

Ex: The facility requires trained personnel to operate its machinery safely .

someone with whom one works

Ex: During the annual company retreat , I had the chance to bond with colleagues from different departments , which helped strengthen our professional network .
labor [noun]

work, particularly difficult physical work

Ex:
laborer [noun]

someone whose job includes heavy physical work that does not require much skill

Ex: As a seasonal laborer , she harvested crops on the farm during the summer months .

a sum of money paid to someone based on the value or quantity of goods they sell

Ex:
contract [noun]

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

Ex:
pension [noun]

a regular payment made to a retired person by the government or a former employer

Ex: After working for the company for over thirty years , he was able to retire with a comfortable pension .
salary [noun]

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

Ex: Her new job offers a higher salary .

the lowest level of salary, set by the law

Ex: He argued that the minimum wage should be adjusted for inflation .
low-paid [adjective]

paying or receiving little money

to take advantage of someone by making them work a lot and paying them less than is deserved

Ex: The factory owner sought to exploit desperate workers , forcing them into long hours with minimal pay .
pay gap [noun]

the difference between the payment received by two different groups of people

to stop working as a sign of protest against some work issues, such as low wages, poor working conditions, etc.

Ex: They will strike if the company does not address their concerns .
underemployed [adjective]

(of a person) not having much work to do in their job or being unable to use their full potential

Ex:
monotonous [adjective]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

Ex: The monotonous landscape of the desert seemed to stretch on forever without any notable features .
exhausting [adjective]

causing one to feel very tired and out of energy

Ex: Studying for exams late into the night can be mentally exhausting .
challenging [adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex:
demanding [adjective]

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

Ex:
rewarding [adjective]

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

Ex: Completing a challenging project can be rewarding , as it demonstrates one 's capabilities and skills .
tedious [adjective]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

Ex: The tedious commute to work in heavy traffic was a daily ordeal for many city dwellers .
bonus [noun]

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

Ex: The CEO handed out bonuses to recognize excellent performance .

to simultaneously do more than one thing

Ex: During the team meeting , he demonstrated his ability to multitask by responding to messages while actively participating in the discussion .

the process or action of finding new individuals to become a member of the armed forces, a company, or an organization

leave [noun]

a period of authorized absence from work, duty, or service

Ex: He used his remaining leave days before retirement .

the action of finding someone a job, home, or school

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

Ex: They resigned from the board of directors due to conflicts of interest .
workload [noun]

the amount of work that a person or organization has to do

Ex: After the new hire joined the team , everyone 's workload became more manageable .
overtime [noun]

the extra hours a person works at their job

Ex: She rarely does overtime because of her family .
well-paid [adjective]

(of a job or occupation) providing a high salary or income in comparison to others in the same industry or field

Ex: In some industries , specialized skills or expertise can lead to well-paid consulting opportunities .

someone who observes or directs a person or an activity

Ex: The supervisor provided feedback and guidance to improve performance .