5.1 Work • expressions to do with work

Choose the correct verbs and then match phrases to definitions.

Choose the correct verbs
      [put, say, speak] your mind
         [extend, improve, increase] your output
        [enter, do, achieve] a goal
      [reach, go, enter] the job market
      [get, reach, work] your full potential
         [enter, put, increase] your heart into something
        [improve, do, reach] your career prospects
     [put, work, do] to a deadline
      [do, think, work] something day in, day out

Complete the article with the missing words. The first letters are given.

THINKING ABOUT A NEW JOB
Before you apply for a new job, there are many things you should consider.
• Are you prepared to work l     h      or even weekends, or do you want a typical 9 to 5 job?
• Does the job involve a long commute, and if so, will you be able to work f     h     sometimes and not go into the office every day?
• What is the job environment like? Will you be working indoors? If you hate sitting inside, then you need to look for a job working o         instead.
• What exactly will you be required to do? For example, will you have to work with your h      to make or repair things, or do you need to sit and think at your desk?
• If you love travelling, will there be opportunities to work a       in an office in a different country?
• W hat is the company’s reputation for looking after and keeping their employees like? Do people ever get f      ? Has anyone in the company r         from their job for any reason recently? Why?
• Do you really want to work i   advertising / technology / teaching? Or would another field suit you better?
Make sure you’ve answered all those questions before you start looking for that dream job!