Vocabulary · 38 words
TOEIC Vocabulary: Personnel (38 Words with Examples)
Hiring, training, promotions, benefits and retirements are classic TOEIC subjects, especially in Part 7 job advertisements and e-mails.
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| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| applicant | noun | a person who applies for a job | We received over 200 applicants. |
| résumé (resume) | noun | a document listing education and work experience | Please attach your résumé to the application. |
| qualifications | plural noun | skills, training or degrees for a job | She has excellent qualifications for the role. |
| candidate | noun | a person being considered for a job | Three candidates were invited for interviews. |
| recruit | verb / noun | to find new employees; a new employee | We are recruiting for summer positions. |
| position | noun | a job | The position requires frequent travel. |
| promote | verb | to give someone a higher job | Mr. Ansah was promoted to team leader. |
| retire | verb | to stop working, usually because of age | Ms. Dubois will retire after 30 years. |
| benefits | plural noun | extras besides salary, such as insurance | The benefits include a pension plan. |
| salary | noun | fixed yearly pay | Salary depends on experience. |
| performance review | noun phrase | a meeting to evaluate an employee's work | Performance reviews take place in December. |
| orientation | noun | an introduction program for new staff | New hires attend a two-day orientation. |
| resign | verb | to leave a job by choice | The director resigned to start her own firm. |
| payroll | noun | the system or department that pays employees | Payroll processes salaries twice a month. |
| supervisor | noun | a person who manages workers | Report any accidents to your supervisor. |
| personnel | noun | employees; the human resources department | All personnel must wear ID badges. |
| trainee | noun | a person being trained for a job | Each trainee will spend one week in every department of the bank. |
| trainer | noun | a person who teaches job skills | An outside trainer will lead the customer service course next month. |
| intern | noun | a student working temporarily to gain experience | The marketing department is hiring two summer interns from the local university. |
| apprentice | noun | a person learning a trade from a skilled worker | She started as an apprentice electrician and now manages her own team. |
| mentor | noun | an experienced person who advises a newer worker | Every new hire is paired with a mentor during the first six months. |
| overtime | noun | extra hours worked beyond normal hours | Warehouse staff will be paid overtime for working on the holiday weekend. |
| paycheck | noun | the payment an employee receives for work | Employees can choose to receive their paycheck by direct deposit. |
| bonus | noun | extra money given for good work | Staff will receive a year-end bonus if the team meets its sales target. |
| layoff | noun | the ending of jobs because there is not enough work | The president promised there would be no layoffs despite the slow quarter. |
| workforce | noun | all the people working for a company | Nearly half of our workforce now works from home at least two days a week. |
| morale | noun | the level of confidence and satisfaction of a group | Flexible schedules have greatly improved morale in the customer service team. |
| appraisal | noun | a formal evaluation of an employee's work | Managers will meet with each team member for an annual appraisal in December. |
| coworker | noun | a person you work with | Mr. Tanaka's coworkers organized a small party to celebrate his promotion. |
| seeker | noun | a person looking for something, such as a job | The job fair attracted hundreds of job seekers from across the region. |
| placement | noun | the act of finding a suitable job for someone | The agency specializes in the placement of nurses in private clinics. |
| proficiency | noun | a high level of skill | Proficiency in Spanish is required for this customer support position. |
| expertise | noun | special skill or knowledge | We are looking for a manager with expertise in international tax law. |
| freelance | adjective | working for several clients, not one employer | The magazine relies on freelance writers for most of its travel articles. |
| flextime | noun | a system that lets workers choose their hours | Thanks to flextime, staff can start work any time between 7 and 10 a.m. |
| managerial | adjective | related to the work of a manager | Candidates should have at least three years of managerial experience in retail. |
| eligible | adjective | meeting the conditions to receive something | Employees become eligible for paid vacation after three months of service. |
| mandatory | adjective | required by a rule | Attendance at the safety training session is mandatory for all new staff. |
Collocations: apply for a position · fill a vacancy · conduct an interview · receive a promotion · offer a competitive salary.
Read: "Candidates must have at least three years of experience in retail management."
Answer: "Previous managerial experience is required." — must have = is required; three years in retail management = previous managerial experience.
Extra words from the TOEIC Service List (TSL 1.2) by Browne, Culligan & Phillips, newgeneralservicelist.com. Meanings and example sentences by Noto. This word list is shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Other vocabulary topics
- Corporate development36
- Dining out36
- Entertainment36
- Finance and budgeting38
- General business: contracts, negotiations, marketing, sales, warranties, conferences40
- Health36
- Housing and corporate property37
- Manufacturing36
- Offices36
- Purchasing: ordering, shipping, invoices37
- Technical areas37
- Travel37
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- Word families
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