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Work, Job, Career or Emplyment
“Work” and “job” are two words that have similar yet different meanings.
A job refers to a specific role/position. Work refers to activities/effort. In another sense “work” can mean the place/company where your job is located.
A job refers to a specific role/position. Work refers to activities/effort. In another sense “work” can mean the place/company where your job is located.
I’m looking for a new job. = I’m looking for a new position.
I’m busy – I have a lot of work.
I’m busy – I have a lot of work.
apply for a job:
I’ve applied for several jobs without success.
get a job:
Andy got a holiday job at a factory in Boston.
find a job:
Emma finally found a job in a bakery.
offer someone a job:
My son has been offered a job in Tokyo.
“Work” is a general term that refers to all activities that one does while “job” is more specific.
I’m busy – I have a lot of work.
I start work at 8 o’clock every morning.
I go to work by bus.
I know you’ve got a lot of work to do.
I started work when I was sixteen.
Career - a job or series of related jobs that you do, especially a profession that you spend a lot of your working life in.
career in:
A career in computer science.
career as:
He has just started out on a career as a photographer.
launch a/your etc career:
The 25-year-old actress is now launching her career over here.
Employment means you are being regularly paid by a person or organization for ongoing work. A job is more likely to be short term while employment is usually expected to last longer.
I’ve applied for several jobs without success.
get a job:
Andy got a holiday job at a factory in Boston.
find a job:
Emma finally found a job in a bakery.
offer someone a job:
My son has been offered a job in Tokyo.
“Work” is a general term that refers to all activities that one does while “job” is more specific.
I’m busy – I have a lot of work.
I start work at 8 o’clock every morning.
I go to work by bus.
I know you’ve got a lot of work to do.
I started work when I was sixteen.
Career - a job or series of related jobs that you do, especially a profession that you spend a lot of your working life in.
career in:
A career in computer science.
career as:
He has just started out on a career as a photographer.
launch a/your etc career:
The 25-year-old actress is now launching her career over here.
Employment means you are being regularly paid by a person or organization for ongoing work. A job is more likely to be short term while employment is usually expected to last longer.
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Phrases for Encouraging Someone
Expressing Goodwill when someone is arriving:
Welcome
Welcome back!
Come in.
It's good to meet you. (first time only)
It's good to see you again. (after the first time)
Expressing Goodwill when someone is leaving
It's been nice talking with you.
Have a good/nice day.
Have a nice weekend.
Have a nice trip.
Have fun.
Keep in touch.
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