Vocabulary: The world of work p. 129

Complete the sentences about the first years of Sam's career with some of the words / expressions from STEP 1.

1 After finishing university, Sam decided to ________ for several positions in tech companies.
2 He was excited when a manager called to invite him for an ________ the following Tuesday.
3 The company decided to ________ him as a junior designer because they liked his portfolio.
4 Every morning, Sam had to ________ for forty minutes on the train to get to the office.
5 Sam worked hard because he wanted to ________ enough money to buy his first apartment.
6 He tried to ________ for his deposit by not eating out at expensive restaurants.
7 Finally, he realised he could ________ a small flat, though he still had to ________ from the bank to pay the full price.
8 After three years of hard work, Sam was happy to ________ to senior designer.
9 In his new role, he is ________ a team of five people.
10 Sometimes there is too much work, and the whole team has to ________ until 9 pm.

Complete with the words and expressions given.

Money matters: pay (for), ________ (on), ________ (for), ________ (money from), ________ (money to), ________ money, ________ something
Getting the job: ________ (for), ________
Giving someone a job: ________
Advancing in a job: ________
On the job: ________, ________ / remotely, ________ overtime, be ________
Off work: ________
Leaving a job voluntarily: resign, ________
Made to leave a job: ________ the sack, be sacked, ________ fired, ________
Protesting about a job: go on ________

Help Nora complete her brainstorm notes on her wishes for her future career by choosing the correct alternative.

1 I want to be my own boss and do projects for different companies at the same time. I'd love to ________.
2 I'm tired of the 9-to-5 routine. I'd like to start at 10 am sometimes or work longer on Mondays so I can have Friday afternoons off. I'm looking for ________.
3 My dream is to become a world-class architect. I'm willing to study and work for 20 years to reach the top of this profession. I want to ________.
4 I don't want to work alone in a home office. I enjoy brainstorming with others. My biggest wish is to ________.
5 If I create the next big app for architects, I could become a millionaire! I'd love to ________.

Complete the tips Sam and Nora gave on their respective experiences: Sam as a young worker and Nora making choices for her future. Use some of the words from the word families from STEP 4.

SAM
1 At the beginning of your career, a ________ of your commitment can help you get a promotion.
2 For your company to grow, it must be run ________.
3 If you want to be a ________ director, remember that listening is more important than giving orders.
4 I know that thinking about ________ early on in your career may seem strange, but choosing a good pension scheme is essential.

NORA
5 When you send your ________, make sure your CV is perfect. You want to impress the ________ before you even meet them.
6 We all know ________ in a big city is not ideal, but if you like working as part of a group, meeting in person is so much better.
7 Do you want to solve problems in original ways? Choose a ________ job!
8 Look for a job with ________ working hours if you plan on having a family or even travelling while you work.