worker
full-time
part-time
trade
work
job
career
task

to work

I work full-time from 9 to 5.

He works part-time as an editor.

I think it will work out for the best.

Carpentry is his trade.

I gave him a couple of jobs to complete.

I gave him a couple of tasks to complete.

work force
executive
boss
manager
blue collar
white collar
employee

resume
interview
human resources
application
applicant
job ad
head hunter

to apply
to hire

Would you like to apply for a job?

Did you fill out the application?

We have a job opening. Are you interested?

Tomorrow I have an interview.

Betty is hands down the best applicant.

Freddy has an edge over the other candidates. He speaks Chinese.

She got a job with the government. What a lucky break!

During the job interview you've got to sell yourself.

My boss is hiring a new secretary.

I hope you don't pass up this opportunity.

She turned down the offer.

He's great at negotiating his salary.

He held out for more money.

How much money do you make?

How much does an engineer earn?

I think you're due for a raise.

She asked for a raise.

I earn minimum wage.

He's paid by the hour.

If you work overtime, you're paid time and a half.

He was paid under the table.

break
holiday
vacation

Let's take a break.

It's break time.

Give me a break!

She took a day off

We need some time off.

I have Wednesday off.

It's important to strike a balance between work and play.

We're going on vacation next week

He's on vacation.
.

Friday is a federal holiday, but we have to go to work anyway.

meeting

to meet
to collaborate

The team collaborated effectively to meet the deadline.

Give the boring work to the intern.

The old timer took me under his wing and showed me the ropes.

The internship program provides valuable hands-on experience in the field.

Networking events are great opportunities to meet industry professionals.

promotion
professional / pro
amateur
amateurish
consultant

to promote
to demote

I've been promoted to manager and I got a raise.

unemployed
unemployment
retirement
pension

to lay-off
to fire
to resign
to retire

The new employee isn't pulling his weight. Should we let him go?

I quit!

He's going to retire next month and collect a pension.

After the scandal broke, the CEO decided to resign from his position effective immediately.

Her unemployment benefits ran out and she had to find a job.

to volunteer

Count me in. I'd like to volunteer.

She volunteered for the assignment.

I can't donate money but I'll volunteer my time.