Unit 21: Skills, Work & Careers

Vocabulary reference flashcards covering all 42 terms, parts of speech, and definitions for Unit 21: Skills, Work & Careers.

Role (Noun)

The part a person plays in a group or situation, including what they are expected to do.

Task (Noun)

A particular piece of work or activity that needs to be completed.

Duty (Noun)

Something you are expected or required to do because of your role or responsibilities.

Responsibility (Noun)

Something you are trusted or expected to take care of, and to answer for if it goes wrong.

Team (Noun)

A group of people who work together to achieve a shared goal.

Member (Noun)

A person who belongs to a group, team, or organisation.

Leader (Noun)

A person who guides a group and helps its members work towards a goal.

Volunteer (Noun / Verb)

A person who offers to help without being forced; or to offer to do something willingly.

Committee (Noun)

A group of people chosen to discuss, plan, or make decisions about a particular matter.

Position (Noun)

A particular job or role that someone holds, or that an organisation needs to fill.

Organise (Verb)

To plan and arrange people, activities, or things so that they work well together.

Arrange (Verb)

To put things in a particular order or position, or to make plans for something to happen.

Prepare (Verb)

To get someone or something ready for an activity or event.

Manage (Verb)

To be responsible for controlling or organising work, people, or activities.

Handle (Verb)

To deal with a situation, problem, or task, especially one that needs care.

Supervise (Verb)

To watch and guide people while they work, making sure the work is done properly.

Record (Verb)

To write down or save information so it can be checked or used later.

Report (Verb)

To give information about an event, situation, or result, often to someone in authority.

Replace (Verb)

To put someone or something else in the place of a person or thing that is no longer there or cannot be used.

Career (Noun)

The series of jobs or types of work a person does during their working life.

Profession (Noun)

A type of work that usually requires specialised education, training, or qualifications.

Trade (Noun)

A skilled type of practical work, often learned through training and experience.

Employer (Noun)

A person or organisation that pays people to work for them.

Interview (Noun)

A formal conversation in which someone asks questions to decide whether a person is suitable for a job or role.

Contribution (Noun)

Something a person gives or does that helps a group, activity, or result.

Reliable (Adjective)

Able to be trusted to do what is expected, consistently and on time.

Careful (Adjective)

Giving close attention to what you do to avoid mistakes, damage, or danger.

Patient (Adjective)

Able to stay calm while waiting or dealing with difficulties, without becoming easily annoyed.

Take responsibility for (Verb Phrase)

To accept that it is your job to deal with something and be answerable for what happens.

Be in charge of (Verb Phrase)

To have the authority or assigned responsibility to control or manage someone or something.

Look after (Phrasal Verb)

To take care of a person or thing and help keep them safe or in good condition.

Be good at (Verb Phrase)

To have the skill or ability to do a particular activity well.

Apply for (Phrasal Verb)

To formally ask to be considered for a job, position, or opportunity.

Stand in for (Phrasal Verb)

To temporarily do another person’s job or duties while they are absent or unavailable.

Applicant (Noun)

A person who has formally asked to be considered for a job or position.

Candidate (Noun)

A person being considered for a job, position, or other opportunity.

Shortlist (Noun / Verb)

A small group of candidates chosen for further consideration; or to choose that group.

Reference (Noun)

A statement or recommendation from someone who knows a person and can describe their abilities or character.

Vacancy (Noun)

A job or position that is available because no one currently fills it.

Qualification (Noun)

A skill, achievement, certificate, or training that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity.

Workload (Noun)

The amount of work that a person or group has to do.

Suitable (Adjective)

Right or appropriate for a particular purpose, task, or situation.