10 Work terms
This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the The percentage of Part-time workers in Work.
noun
A notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event or publicizing a job vacancy.
Example: I am writing in reference to the advertisement you published in the Vancouver Observer for waiters and waitresses.
noun phrase
The departure date is the date that the traveling party is scheduled to leave their home and begin the trip.
Example: My departure date for Canada is drawing near, and I am busy with preparations.
adjective
Friendly and socially confident.
Example: I am very reliable, trustworthy, have a friendly, outgoing personality and enjoy dealing with the public.
Employed for or occupying only part of the usual working day or week.
Example: I am a part-time student at college.
The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.
The action or process of preparing or being prepared for use or consideration.
verb
Prepare and issue (a book, journal, piece of music, etc.) for public sale, distribution, or readership.
The action of mentioning or alluding to something.
Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
A network of social interactions and personal relationships.
Example: I know you have a wide social network in Ottawa.
Temporary employment, whereby workers are engaged only for a specific period of time, includes fixed-term, project- or task-based contracts.
Example: I would very much like to arrange some temporary employment before I arrive.
Able to be relied on as honest or truthful.