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Employability Skills

Based on jobjumpstart.gov.au

Job Seeking Vocabulary

Activity 1 of 3 — match the words to their definitions.

LEVEL B2
ACTIVITY 1

Matching

Match each word with its correct definition. Choose the matching letter from the drop-down menu, then click Check answers.

  • 1. Assertive (adj)
  • 2. To tailor (v)
  • 3. Considerate (adj)
  • 4. Ethnicity (n)
  • 5. To mentor (v)
  • 6. Initiative (n)
  • 7. To determine (v)
  • 8. Priority (n)
  • 9. To articulate (v)
  • 10. Job shadowing (n)
  • 11. Adequate (adj)
  • a. To guide and advise a less experienced colleague, especially at work.
  • b. To adjust or customise something, such as a CV, to fit a particular purpose.
  • c. To find out or decide something officially, after careful thought.
  • d. An activity where you follow an experienced worker to learn about their job.
  • e. Confident and direct in expressing your opinions or needs, without being rude.
  • f. To express thoughts or feelings clearly and effectively.
  • g. A group of people who share the same cultural background, traditions or nationality.
  • h. Enough, or good enough, for a particular purpose.
  • i. The ability to assess and start things independently, without being told.
  • j. Something considered more important than other tasks and dealt with first.
  • k. Showing thought and care for other people's feelings and needs.