Work

Working in general

to make a living

to do a job-share

to go part-time

to go freelance

to earn a good living

to practise (medicine)

to carve a niche for yourself

Kinds of jobs

stimulating job

rewarding job

mechanical job

repetitive job

monotonous job

satisfying job

challenging job

glamorous job

dead-end job

a run-of the-mill job

boring job

demanding job

stressful job

Benefits

career prospects

a competitive salary

sick/paid Ieave

benefits package

healthcare plan

subsidised meals

full training

fast-paced working environment

maternity leave

holiday entitlement

performance-related pay rises

annual bonus

to be promoted/promotion

relocation allowance

company pension scheme

Working conditions

a mundane task

a daunting task

to meet a deadline

to have a heavy workload

day/night shift

irregular hours

to be stuck in a rut

to have work–life balance

to be tied up at work

work piled up

to work under stress

to keep your ear to the ground

to keep your feet on the ground

Job interviews

To recruit

To be shortlisted for an interview

A trial run

make eye contact with the interviewers

a firm handshake

to take on responsibility

to fill the post

notice period

to offer the position

to fit the job description

Experience

hands-on experience

working in some field

customer-facing experience

gain managerial experience

worked well under pressure

Colleagues

have a good working relationship

day-to-day collaboration

establish a good rapport

to take the initiative

hierarchical company

socialise with workmates

work as a team

a professional misconduct

to foster team spirit

mutual feedback

to undermine the work of the team

To stop working

to go/be on strike

to get the sack

to be fired

to be made redundant

to be laid off

to take early retirement

to hand in resignation