300+ professional English words across every work category — with pronunciation, meaning, a workplace example, and Arabic + Kurdish translations.
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grievance
GREE-vans · noun
A formal complaint about unfair treatment at work.
“She filed a grievance with HR about the incident.”
code of conduct
kohd uv KON-dukt · noun
The official rules for how employees should behave.
“All staff must follow the company's code of conduct.”
job security
job si-KYOOR-i-tee · noun
The likelihood of keeping your job over time.
“A permanent contract offers more job security.”
layoff
LAY-off · noun
Losing your job because a company reduces staff, not due to performance.
“The company announced layoffs due to budget cuts.”
severance
SEV-er-ans · noun
Money paid to an employee when their job ends.
“The severance package includes two months' pay.”
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strength
STRENGKTH · noun
Something you are good at.
“My biggest strength is problem-solving under pressure.”
weakness
WEEK-nes · noun
An area where you need to improve.
“One weakness I'm working on is public speaking.”
qualification
kwol-i-fi-KAY-shun · noun
A skill, degree, or experience that makes you suitable for a job.
“This role requires a qualification in accounting.”
responsibility
ri-spon-si-BIL-i-tee · noun
A duty you are expected to handle.
“My main responsibility was managing the social media accounts.”
achievement
uh-CHEEV-ment · noun
Something you succeeded in doing.
“My proudest achievement was leading the launch team.”
available
uh-VAY-luh-bul · adjective
Free and able to start or attend.
“I'm available to start within two weeks.”
salary expectations
SAL-uh-ree ek-spek-TAY-shuns · phrase
The pay you hope to receive for a job.
“What are your salary expectations for this position?”
notice period
NOH-tis PEER-ee-ud · noun
The time you must work after resigning before you leave.
“My notice period at my current job is one month.”
reference
REF-er-ens · noun
A person who can vouch for your work and character.
“I can provide two references from my last employer.”
probation period
proh-BAY-shun PEER-ee-ud · noun
A trial period at the start of a new job.
“The probation period for this role is three months.”
shortlist
SHORT-list · verb/noun
A small selected group of candidates chosen from a larger pool.
“You've been shortlisted for the second round of interviews.”
panel interview
PAN-el IN-ter-vyoo · noun
An interview conducted by several interviewers at once.
“The panel interview included the manager and two team leads.”
screening call
SKREE-ning kawl · noun
A short first interview, often by phone, to check basic fit.
“HR will do a 15-minute screening call first.”
offer letter
OF-er LET-er · noun
A formal written job offer.
“We'll send the offer letter once references are checked.”
background check
BAK-grownd chek · noun
A verification of a candidate's history before hiring.
“The offer is subject to a background check.”
reference check
REF-er-ens chek · noun
Contacting a candidate's past employer to confirm their work.
“The reference check confirmed her previous role and dates.”
mock interview
mok IN-ter-vyoo · noun
A practice interview to prepare for the real one.
“I did a mock interview with a friend before the real thing.”
follow-up question
FOL-oh-up KWES-chun · noun
A question asked to get more detail after an initial answer.
“The interviewer asked a follow-up question about my last project.”
job description
job di-SKRIP-shun · noun
A written summary of a role's duties and requirements.
“Read the job description carefully before applying.”
salary negotiation
SAL-uh-ree ni-GOH-shee-AY-shun · noun
Discussing pay before accepting a job offer.
“Salary negotiation is normal — don't be afraid to ask.”
trial period
TRY-ul PEER-ee-ud · noun
A set time to test whether a new employee is a good fit.
“There's a three-month trial period for this position.”