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attention to detail
the ability to notice and consider every small part or detail of something and check that everything is perfect
battle cry
a yell or a chant intended to rally a group
battle of wills
a situation in which two people disagree, and each refuses to change their ideas or what they want
battle-ready
when you are prepared to start doing something
be a real slog
tiring and requires a lot of effort
be cut out for sth
to be the right type of person for something
be on the hunt for sth
to look for something
be paid on a per-job basis
getting paid for a specific task you've done, without a fixed salary
be shortlisted
to be chosen from a large number of applicants for a job to join a much smaller group, all of whom will be interviewed and one of whom will be given the job
be sold on sth
to support and be keen on something
blow one's chances
to ruin, or fail to capitalise on an opportunity
bonus
extra payment
bright
smart, clever
broad range of skills
you have a wide range of skills or knowledge in a particular area
business/computer savvy
when someone has a lot of knowledge in IT
call-centre worker
a person working in an office in which large numbers of phone calls are handled
clueless
without any knowledge about a situation or subject
cold-calling
phoning people who have not requested a call in order to try to sell them something
collaborative workspace
a place where people can work together as a team and help each other
computer literate
being familiar enough with computers that a user knows how to use them
deep knowledge of computer applications
when you know a lot about apps
do a job on sb
to do harm to sb
do the job
complete a task
drive to succeed
motivation, a desire to reach a goal
eager
full of energy and desire to do something
ego-boosting
confidence-increasing
exercise sales prowess
to be effective in selling things
fast-track career
a path of job offering rapid advancement
fight a losing battle
to try hard to do something when there is no chance that you will succeed
find the right fit
to make a good choice
fit the bill
to be suitable for a particular purpose
flexible attitude
person can cope with changes in circumstances and think about problems and tasks in novel, creative ways
flexible schedule
when someone can adapt to changes in time of work without any problems
freelance
without long-term commitment to any employer
fullfillment
satisfaction
generous overtime remuneration
when you're working more then you're supposed to and getting paid a lot for doing that
get one's foot in the door
to make the first step toward a goal by gaining entry into an organization, a career
get one's hand in
to get to know something??
get worked up
lose control over emotions
give sb leeway
freedom to act given to sb (within some limits)
gratifying
giving pleasure or satisfaction
great environment
surroundings that make you feel well
gym owner
a person that has a gym on their own
half the battle
half of the job done
have a great rapport with sb
to have a good understanding of someone and an ability to communicate well with them
have got what it takes
to have the necessary qualities or abilities to do something.
have/keep several balls in the air
have a lot of tasks to do all at once
headhunter
type of employment agency that seeks out highly qualified people to fill important positions for an employer
high-powered business leaders
driving/powerful people leading the employees
hourly wage
An amount of money paid each hour to compensate an employee for the amount of time he/she spends working.
in-house training
courses within the company
internship
a position in which a person receives training by working with people who are experienced in a particular field.
job security
protection against the loss of employment
leading-edge
something that is or represents the most advanced or innovative aspect of a field, activity, profession
lock sb in
prevent someone from doing something, blocking them
meet a deadline
to finish a job by an agreed time
mind-boggling array
something so large, complicated, or extreme that it is very hard to imagine
multifaceted
having many aspects
office manager
person responsible for day-to-day operation of a company
on-site amenities
Elements placed in a worksite for comfort, convenience, information and user enjoyment
on-the-job exposure
professional experience
open-plan offices
large areas where many people work
paid sabbaticals
paid leave, with an employee receiving their full salary or a percentage of it while for example studying
perk
benefit
physically taxing
a work that's making the body exhausted
pick your battles wisely
to think twice if something is worth the commitment, to know when to step down
plumber
a person whose job is to install or repair sinks, toilets, water pipes, etc.
put out fires
to spend time on problems that need to be dealt with quickly, instead of working in a calm, planned way
put to work
to apply, employ, use, utilize
resilience
the personal strength that helps most people cope with stress and recover from adversity and even trauma
rewarding
providing personal satisfaction
salary
the money paid for employee services
satisfaction
feeling pleased when you accomplish something
sell oneself short
underestimate oneself
skill set
the unique skills and abilities that you bring to the job market
solid grounding
safe and secure basics
stand out from the crowd
be different from the rest; get noticed
stand up to sth
to defend yourself against a powerful person or organization when they treat you unfairly
strong creative bent
having excellent ability to create things
tenacity
persistence
uncanny knack
an ability that seems surprising or strange
uphill battle
something that is difficult to achieve because of obstacles and difficulties
willingness to muck in
a desire to help
with an eye to sth
to have (something) in one's thoughts as a goal or purpose
work out
to solve a problem by calculation or study
work sb into the ground
to make someone work very hard in a bad way
working knowledge
A level of comprehension above that of general knowledge.
avalanche of sth
a sudden, large amount of something, usually more than you can deal with
back-biting
to bring shame upon another by secretly speaking evil of them
bank on sth
depend on something happening
be in sb else's shoes
to be in the same situation as someone else, especially an unpleasant situation
break the glass ceiling
overcoming the barriers set to prevent access to advancement
bring forth
produce or give rise to something
career path
A planned progression of jobs within one or more professions throughout one's working life.
cautionary tale
a story that gives a warning
chill out
relax completely
claim for sth
to make a request to a court or company for sth such as money or property that you believe you have a legal right to
corporate life
the work environment and culture within large organizations or companies
cubicle
a small room or compartment
curious
eager to know more about things