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These are also a great way to network with influential people.
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Business English
The phrases below all include the word career. Match them to their correct meanings.
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
career opportunities | arrow_right_alt | something you do in order to progress in your career |
career plan | arrow_right_alt | period of time away from your job to, for example, look after your children |
career move | arrow_right_alt | ideas you have for your future career |
career break | arrow_right_alt | chances to start / improve your career |
Employees in large multinationals ___________ excellent career opportunities if they are willing to travel.
Some people _________ a career break to do something adventurous like sailing round the world or going trekking in India.
One way to _____________ a career move is to join a small but rapidly growing company.
Certain companies ___________ career opportunities to the long-term unemployed or to people without formal qualifications.
Ambitious people often ____________ on a career plan while they are still at school or university.
make
get
earn
do
take
work
Goran is 59, but he does not want to ____________ . In fact, he is taking on more work!
When you ___________ , you can arrange your own schedule, so this is very convenient when you have children.
Luke is quite ambitious and does not want to be a sales assistant all his life. In fact, he hopes to ___________ very soon.
Most university lecturers have to ____________ in their specialist area.
In addition to your salary, you will _____________ for achieving monthly targets.
These are also a great way to network with influential people.
Match the verbs with the noun phrases to form expressions from the article.
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
to get ahead | arrow_right_alt | a goal |
to master | arrow_right_alt | in one's career |
to deserve | arrow_right_alt | one's progress |
to reach | arrow_right_alt | a promotion |
to evaluate | arrow_right_alt | a skill |
Choose the tips which each of them has mentioned.
Debbie | Nikola | |
|---|---|---|
1. looking for opportunities to improve your skills | ||
2. making a list of your priorities | ||
3. evaluating your progress | ||
4. setting your own objectives | ||
5. staying focused on your tasks all the time | ||
6. being responsible for your own progress |
Your career guidance service
If you don't have a career path in mind or if you're tired of your nine-to-five (30)_________ and you want to make a career (31) _________, you can just call us on the telephone number below to find out how we can help you.
We will work with you to understand what is really important to you. For example, are you more interested in (32) _______ a lot of money or in having the opportunity to (33) __________ the career ladder?
Our experienced counsellors will also review your existing skills, experience and (34) _________ to help guide you into a role that will be right for you. They may also ask you to (35) ________ a psychometric test to help them to understand what areas of (36) _______
suit you best. Maybe you are thinking of a job in finance but are you really good with (37) ________? Or a position in (38) _________ resources but do you really enjoy dealing with people and their needs?
Each day, take a small step that brings you closer to that target.
If your boss refuses, ask him or her what you need to achieve in order to qualify for one.
It will also establish you as a team player within the company.
Pay attention to every single task that you do.
You may discover a secret talent or a hidden passion.