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Word Bank of Business Terms

Here is a handout with a list of words, phrases, and phrasal verbs that will be useful for your business writing and
resume writing:

Useful Business-Related Terms

accomplishment(s) employer opportunity stockholder(s)
advancement experience process strengths
benefit expertise professional supervisor
business card interests recruiter target market
client leading question referral teamwork
colleague/coworker meeting seminar telecommute
a contact method shareholder(s) transferrable
conference networking skill unique
docket webinar

Useful Business Phrases and Phrasal Verbs

to avoid duplicating to develop (something)to duplicate in regard to (something)

to be awarded
(something)
to be an expert on/in
(something)
to be involved in
(something, ex: project,
to be a professional
to be professional about
(something)
to change direction (on
to check in on (something)
to circle around
to complete (something)
to complete the circle
contact (someone) about
(something)
to coordinate (something)
to cut costs
(something) (to be) relevant
to emphasize (something) committee)
to expand (something) to research (something)
a follow up retaining customers
follow up on (something) someone else’s efforts
something) to stay on track
to fund (something) to streamline (something)
to gather/share information about/on to take a step toward
(something) (something)
to have a position on (something) to target (something)
to have/take a lead on (something) technical skills
to initiate (something) to touch base on/about
to interest (someone) in (something) (something)
to manage (someone or something) work ethic
mutual relationship to write (something)
to pitch (something) to write to (someone) about
to play a role in (something) (something)

Useful Skills

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analyzing data managing/supervising projects & meetings
attention to detail mediating between people
to be an expert on/in (something) motivating others
to be involved in (something ex: project, negotiation skills
committee) organization skills (people & tasks)
budgeting expenses performing well under stress
coordinating events persuading others
corresponding with others to pitch (something)
creating new ideas planning skills (agendas, events, etc.)
delegating responsibility to play a role in (something)
enthusiasm promoting and Marketing skills
to facilitate (something) (ex: discussion, recruiting skills
meeting, workshop) resourcefulness
handling complaints selling skills
to have/take a lead on (something) speaking in public
honesty to stay on track
interpreting languages to take a step
interviewing writing skills
investigating problems

Last updated 6/12/2014

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