This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the Finding employment in Work.
competent:
adjective
Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
Example:I am a competent typist, and I am computer-literate.
computer-literate:
adjective
(of a person) having sufficient knowledge and skill to be able to use computers; familiar with the operation of computers.
Example:I am a competent typist, and I am computer-literate.
fluently:
adverb
With an ability to express oneself easily and articulately.
Example:In addition, I speak Polish and German fluently.
immediately:
adverb
At once; instantly.
Example:I would be ready to start immediately.
occupy:
verb
Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).
Example:I can only work during the afternoons and at weekends as my university studies occupy most of the day.
office administrator:
An office administrator is an administrative professional who performs a variety of clerical tasks to help an organization's operations run efficiently.
Example:Probably, I would like an office job, perhaps working as a secretary, office administrator or typist.
probably:
adverb
Almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell.
Example:Probably, I would like an office job, perhaps working as a secretary, office administrator or typist.
temporary job:
noun phrase
Temp jobs, or temporary jobs, are short-term jobs with a company, either for a short-term contract or a defined short-term period.
Example:I am looking for a temporary job and I wonder if you can help me.
weekends:
noun
Saturday and Sunday, especially regarded as a time for leisure.
Example:I can only work during the afternoons and at weekends as my university studies occupy most of the day.
wonder:
verb
Desire to know something; feel curious.
Example:I am looking for a temporary job and I wonder if you can help me.
competent:
adjective
Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
Example:I am a competent typist, and I am computer-literate.
computer-literate:
adjective
(of a person) having sufficient knowledge and skill to be able to use computers; familiar with the operation of computers.
Example:I am a competent typist, and I am computer-literate.
fluently:
adverb
With an ability to express oneself easily and articulately.
Example:In addition, I speak Polish and German fluently.
immediately:
adverb
At once; instantly.
Example:I would be ready to start immediately.
occupy:
verb
Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).
Example:I can only work during the afternoons and at weekends as my university studies occupy most of the day.
office administrator:
An office administrator is an administrative professional who performs a variety of clerical tasks to help an organization's operations run efficiently.
Example:Probably, I would like an office job, perhaps working as a secretary, office administrator or typist.
probably:
adverb
Almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell.
Example:Probably, I would like an office job, perhaps working as a secretary, office administrator or typist.
temporary job:
noun phrase
Temp jobs, or temporary jobs, are short-term jobs with a company, either for a short-term contract or a defined short-term period.
Example:I am looking for a temporary job and I wonder if you can help me.
weekends:
noun
Saturday and Sunday, especially regarded as a time for leisure.
Example:I can only work during the afternoons and at weekends as my university studies occupy most of the day.
wonder:
verb
Desire to know something; feel curious.
Example:I am looking for a temporary job and I wonder if you can help me.
competent:
adjective
Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
Example:I am a competent typist, and I am computer-literate.
computer-literate:
adjective
(of a person) having sufficient knowledge and skill to be able to use computers; familiar with the operation of computers.
Example:I am a competent typist, and I am computer-literate.
fluently:
adverb
With an ability to express oneself easily and articulately.
Example:In addition, I speak Polish and German fluently.
immediately:
adverb
At once; instantly.
Example:I would be ready to start immediately.
occupy:
verb
Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).
Example:I can only work during the afternoons and at weekends as my university studies occupy most of the day.
office administrator:
An office administrator is an administrative professional who performs a variety of clerical tasks to help an organization's operations run efficiently.
Example:Probably, I would like an office job, perhaps working as a secretary, office administrator or typist.
probably:
adverb
Almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell.
Example:Probably, I would like an office job, perhaps working as a secretary, office administrator or typist.
temporary job:
noun phrase
Temp jobs, or temporary jobs, are short-term jobs with a company, either for a short-term contract or a defined short-term period.
Example:I am looking for a temporary job and I wonder if you can help me.
weekends:
noun
Saturday and Sunday, especially regarded as a time for leisure.
Example:I can only work during the afternoons and at weekends as my university studies occupy most of the day.
wonder:
verb
Desire to know something; feel curious.
Example:I am looking for a temporary job and I wonder if you can help me.