English Job-Related Expressions

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What is a full-time job?

A job that finishes after a fixed period

A job that is temporary in nature

A job for the whole of the normal working week (correct)

A job that is not permanent

What is a permanent job?

A job that is temporary in nature

A job that does not finish after a fixed period (correct)

A job that finishes after a fixed period

A job that is part-time

What does Rebecca do?

She works in financial reporting

She works in development department

She works in public relations (correct)

She works in a supermarket company

Why does Rebecca worry?

Because she gets stuck in traffic Signup and view all the answers

When does Rebecca finish work?

At 8 pm Signup and view all the answers

What is Margaux's job related to?

Development of new supermarkets abroad Signup and view all the answers

What type of job is being advertised in job advertisement 1?

A part-time librarian Signup and view all the answers

What is the working period specified in job advertisement 4?

1 to 31 August Signup and view all the answers

What does Kerstin do in her job?

She manages a team of designers and is in charge of design budgets. Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit mentioned in job advertisement 6?

4 weeks holiday per year Signup and view all the answers

What is one of Margaux's main tasks?

To make sure that new supermarkets open on time Signup and view all the answers

What type of job is being advertised in job advertisement 2?

A personal assistant Signup and view all the answers

What type of job is being advertised in job advertisement 3?

A barman Signup and view all the answers

What does 'take time off work' mean?

To stop working temporarily due to illness Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if someone is 'out of work'?

They don't have a job. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to say 'I'm responsible for the coordination between design and production'?

I'm responsible for coordinating. Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank do every morning?

He goes to work by train and subway. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sentence to ask someone about their job?

What do you do? Signup and view all the answers

What type of job is being advertised in job advertisement 6?

A lawyer Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'in work'?

Having a job. Signup and view all the answers

What is Kerstin's main responsibility?

To make sure new model designs are finished on time. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'I'm in charge of' mean?

I have control or authority over something. Signup and view all the answers

What is the working period specified in job advertisement 1?

2 pm to 6 pm Signup and view all the answers

What is the working period specified in job advertisement 5?

9 am to 5.30 pm Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Asking About Someone's Job

To find out what someone's job is, you ask "What do you do?"
You can talk about your job by explaining what you do, who you work for, and your responsibilities.

Expressions with "Work"

"In charge of" is used with a noun, e.g. "I'm in charge of design budgets."
"Responsible for" is used with a verb and -ing, e.g. "I'm responsible for coordination between design and production."
"Responsibility" can be used with an infinitive or -ing, e.g. "One of my responsibilities is to make sure that new model designs are finished on time" or "One of my responsibilities is making sure that new model designs are finished on time."
"Work" can refer to the place where you do your job, e.g. "I go to work by train and subway."
"In work" means having a job, e.g. "The percentage of people in work has risen."
"Out of work" means not having a job, e.g. "The percentage of people out of work has fallen."

Types of Jobs and Work

A full-time job is one that is for the whole of the normal working week.
A part-time job is one that is for less time than a full-time job.
A permanent job does not finish after a fixed period.
A temporary job finishes after a fixed period.
You can talk about temporary work and permanent work.

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Learn key expressions to ask about someone's job and talk about your own, including 'What do you do?' and phrases with 'work' like 'in charge of' and 'responsible for'.