Work & Career Vocabulary

Essential professional vocabulary for workplace success

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Expand your vocabulary for job interviews, office communication, meetings, and professional development. Essential words for career success.

Career Success Tip

Strong professional vocabulary is crucial for career advancement. Knowing workplace terms helps you communicate effectively with colleagues, understand job descriptions, excel in interviews, and participate confidently in business meetings. Practice these words daily!

Resume / CV
/ˈrez.ə.meɪ/ /ˌsiːˈviː/
A document that summarizes your education, work experience, and skills
"Please send your resume when you apply for the position."
Job Interview
/dʒɑːb ˈɪn.t̬ɚ.vjuː/
A formal meeting where an employer asks questions to evaluate a job candidate
"I have a job interview tomorrow at 9 AM."
Deadline
/ˈded.laɪn/
The date or time by which something must be completed
"The deadline for this project is Friday at 5 PM."
Colleague
/ˈkɑː.liːɡ/
A person you work with, especially in a professional setting
"My colleagues and I are working on the presentation together."
Promotion
/prəˈmoʊ.ʃən/
Advancement to a higher position or rank in your career
"She received a promotion to senior manager last month."
Salary
/ˈsæl.ɚ.i/
The fixed amount of money paid to an employee regularly for work
"The job offers a competitive salary and good benefits."

Common Job Roles

Popular positions in the workplace

Manager
Supervisor
Analyst
Developer
Designer
Marketing
Accountant
HR Specialist
Sales Rep
Coordinator
Support
Executive

Professional Vocabulary Tips

Master workplace vocabulary with these strategies

Read Business News

Read professional articles, business news, and industry reports to encounter work vocabulary in context and stay current with workplace trends.

Listen to Business Podcasts

Subscribe to career and business podcasts to hear professional vocabulary used naturally in discussions, interviews, and case studies.

Network Professionally

Join professional networks like LinkedIn, attend industry events, and practice using workplace vocabulary in real conversations.

Study Job Descriptions

Read job postings in your field to learn industry-specific vocabulary, required skills terminology, and common professional phrases.

Take Business English Courses

Enroll in Business English courses to systematically learn workplace vocabulary, email etiquette, and professional communication skills.

Create a Professional Glossary

Keep a personal glossary of industry-specific terms, acronyms, and professional phrases relevant to your career field.

Essential Workplace Phrases

Must-know expressions for professional settings

In Meetings

  • • Let's schedule a meeting.
  • • Could we discuss this further?
  • • I'd like to add something.
  • • Let's move on to the next item.
  • • Can you clarify that point?
  • • Let's table this for now.

Email Phrases

  • • I'm writing to follow up...
  • • Please find attached...
  • • As per our conversation...
  • • I look forward to hearing from you.
  • • Thank you for your time.
  • • Please let me know if you need...

Project Management

  • • What's the status of...?
  • • We need to meet the deadline.
  • • Let's touch base on this.
  • • I'll keep you in the loop.
  • • We're on track with the timeline.
  • • Let's prioritize this task.

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