Applying for a job

passion for (phr)

when you have a passion for something, you like it very much

challenging (adj)

a positive word for something which is exciting and difficult

past-faced (adj)

when an environment is past-faced, things happen quickly here

openings (n)

available jobs

report to (v)

if you report to someone, he/she is your boss

previous experience (n)

experience from before

full training (n)

all of the training you need

post (n)

job

career prospects (n)

opportunities for promotion and career development

leadership qualities (n)

the ability to lead a group

competitive salary (n)

as good as, or better than, other salaries for similar jobs

benefits package (n)

all the extra benefits that a company off ers (as well as a salary)

subsidised (n)

partly paid by the company

cover letter (n)

a letter sent with a job application

hands-on (adj)

practical, direct

field (n)

area of bussiness or activity

customer-facing (adj)

dealing directly with customers

team player (adj)

a person who is good at working with others

managerial experience (n)

experience of managing other people