Synonyms - Unit 2 - 4BI - HTL Neufelden

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job dreams

unrealistic expectations in job offerings

sense of purpose

life mission

self-esteem

self-confidence

dent our pride

hurt our self-esteem, self-confidence

to put / place strain on sth.

to pressure sth.

detrimental

damaging, harmful, severe

verbs describing economic status

• growth

• expansion

• boom

• decline

• contraction (short term effect)

• recession (long term effect)

boom

increase

noun: redundancies

verb: to make redundant; unnecessary, to fire, to sack

precarious

unsafe, insecure, fragile, not well paid

coping strategies

how to deal with sth.

recruitment

the process of hiring

CV

Curriculum Vitae

employability

being able to be employed, skill-set

job loss

being laid off, to be fired, to stop employing sb.

get out of a rut

get out of a routine

seize it

make use of it, take it

neglect

ignore, not looking after

STEM

science, technology, engineering and mathematics

north of

above

bleak

not hopeful, not encouraging

to underscore

to emphasize

uphill

difficult

aspirations

goal, dreams

legion

many

upend

to change sth. completely

nepotism

giving unfair advantages (esp. jobs) to family members if you are in a position of power

sacrifices

give up sth.

to push sb.

to encourage sb. to do sth.

minority

small group of people

to set out to do

to intend to do sth.

odd job

miscellaneous tasks, temporary work

environment

surroundings

vicious cycle

chain reaction, domino effect, never-ending cycle

brain drain

highly educated people leaving their country

to have a hard time

to find it difficult to do sth.

to be laid off

to stop employing sb., to be fired

to get by

to manage to live

to quit

to leave a position

to focus on sth.

to concentrate on sth.

to demand

to require sth.

to take a fresh look

to re-examine, to reconsider

to consider

to think about, to contemplate

to head

to steer, to direct

to customize

to make it your own, to modify, to tailor

to run a company

to lead a company, to manage a business

tough

hard, difficult

to find out more

to discover

to be suited

to be a perfect match, to fit the bill

to be immersed in

to be deeply involved in sth.

aptitudes

ability, skills

to get back to the basics

to return to fundamental principles

to evolve skills

to acquire skills, to develop, to improve your abilities

guy or girl Friday

menial tasks (e.g. empty the trash)

to be picky

to be finicky, to be fussy

job seekers

people looking for a job

to get off to a good start

to have a successful start

to guarantee

to ensure

job market conditions

employment landscape