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POSITIONS
Accounts Assistant
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Financial Director a
Financial Supervisor _
Head of IT
Human Resources (HR) Director
Junior Administrative Assistant
Marketing Director
Operations Director
- Personal Assistant (PA)
= Personnel Manager
= Production Team Leader
Sales Representative (rep)
Senior Administrative Assistant
senior management
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describe a soll aa
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AROUND THE OFFICE
cafeteria ~ — kitchen anne stockroom —
car park nn lobby me toilet
Conference rOOM a MAINENANCE een tO TOO ee
ground floor : reception ne warehouse
GIVING DIRECTIONS
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corridor go past me OpOSitO —
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between — in front of, —--— tumieft :
down i turn right
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employes receptionist
employer Research and Development
escalator eae Department E i
interview ial tile = Be
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OFFICE ROUTINES
answer incoming calls a
data entry —
eliver the message
istribute the incoming mail
file documents
keep alog a
keep track of _
order supplies
prepare a presentation
receive visitors -
schedule a meeting
soreen a call
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OFFICE SUPPLIES PHRASES
a box of
a packet of
a pair of
arollof
a shest of
OFFICE EQUIPMENT
air-conditioner.
coat rack
fling cabinet _
photocopier
projector
scanner
PURCHASING OFFICE EQUIPMENT
charge
Galivery
ciscount
invoice
Payment
candidate
client
correspondence
couple
dozen
drawer ee
price per unit
ouality
quantity
run low on
enquiry
experience
—. haifa dozen
heater
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inventory
search the Internet
‘send a fax
send e-mails
‘show someone around
spreadsheets
take a message
take minutes
type agendas
type letters
update a mailing list
word processing
shredder —
—.._ waste paper bin
run out of
shipping cost
special offer
= subtotal
job
responsibilities
log (n)
office duties.
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USING VOICEMAIL
contact someone
cord
delete
dial a phone number -
enter your access code
fast forward :
listen to incoming messages.
location
loud
loudspeaker ~
modify
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USING THE INTRANET
attachment —
background...
bold
bullet pean
column —
copy
cut
desktop —
double click
flow chart
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forward
heading —
alignment Z
fash (n) ok Se
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record an outgoing message
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= retrieve
review
rewind
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volume
icon
italics
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log out ae
lower case letters
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paste co
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underiine
upper case letters.
username
43CTUNG AMVINAVIOA
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pause
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spacing
training session
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TYPES OF DOCUMENTS
bank statement ee job application =
cheque = = product manual =
contract, : = receipt —
customer complaint ——— request fOr information ene
directory a
HANDLING MAIL.
collect eee postcode: a sory) ~
document (vy) reach its destination AMP (Y) neon
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Cet | ae registered mail weight ~
international. coe Sender — _
mail log cennceneen — SIGN (Y) — —
postage —
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USING A COURIER SERVICE
bubble wrap nnn MBASUFE :
courier aeeeereneerrecee paperwork.
fragile - ~. parcel :
‘good condition, : pick up (v) —
goods shipment. ~ =
handle something with care signature —
height special instructions i
inspect ae this side up
insure track =
keep away from heat update (n)
keep ory waybill ————
label . : width ==
jength ee wrap (Vv) aa
mark (v) —
inenror SS pound ah
initials road ie
‘mail basket routing sip
metric - street
‘ounce ~ urgent Soe
package
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SHIPPING
cargo i OM Of dISChHATGS enn
compete pot of origin _ _
consignee quote
contact (n) rates
container terminal reliable
‘tee of charge shipper =
free of damage unload ss
‘eight container vessel ee
guarantee (v) — volure eee
load — worldwide coe
loss —
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IMPORT AND EXPORT
advantage profit () i
buyer requirements —_—
ensure resale -
export (\) risk () — ‘és
follow-up run a business ee 3
foreign secure transactions Le
import (v) shipping arrangements... |Sa
investment asnseeseeenaeaee ‘sourcing _ | Sa
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manufacturer _ _ supplier : i
minimise costs = trade (n) = |=
negotiations = = ‘trust (\) bo
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delay less than container 108d eevee
disadvantage midleman
distrust on board
exclusive besis profit margin sea a
foot risky BOLT
{ull container load unreliable
insecure wholesale
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RECEIVING CALLS
announce Out Of the office
ask for permission pleasant
avoid professionally
call someone back put someone on hold
create a positive impression put someone through
extension — return a call
‘friendly tone _ — fing (n)
greet — speak clearly
hang up a transfer calls
introduce urgent =
leave a message — voice —
line is busy
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FOLLOWING UP ON MESSAGES
as soon as possible = interrupt a
bbe cut off - . let me know
be on another line — miss a call
comments — no reply
crttical . order (n)
currently : out of town
discuss me ity
essential ue teach (someone)
get back to someone regarding ——
g0 over — specify =
handle @ problem = unavailable —
engaged {OW HOF en
etiquette operator
high priority PAHENCS ae
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SCHEDULING MEETINGS
attend make it
book a conference room notity jones
break (a) off-site meeting S
‘cancel 7 a on-site meeting :
check the diary ae organise ee
confirm Participant a
‘convenient postpone
hold a meeting Previous commitment
last minute ne reschedule ne
lets try for - suit (Y)
light refreshments oe take place 7
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BOOKING OFF-SITE EVENTS
access ene in advance
accurate ——— laser pointer
auditorium - Memorable
beverage menu a
budget podium
buffet lunch Provide
catered : registration
convention na set up
detail ee success
display — take care of
event —— venue oe
exhibition a
so sence fee
calendar soft drink
coffee machine sugar
hal sweetener
microphone tabiecioth
Paper cups topic pete
screen (n)
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PLANNING MEETINGS
annual — free gift
attendance list - hand out
board mesting - - tine of products
board of directors = monthly
brainstorming session nem. name tag
briefing meeting ae ‘opening remarks
brochure — = orientation meeting
closing session — quarterly
conference call nme Staff meeting
dally oe summarise z
demonstration = weekly —
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‘TAKING MINUTES.
absent co - objection _
action — objective
analyse prepared ~
assign eeerssenera present (acl) =
attract eee prOS aNd CONS :
clarity raise sane
expansion selection _
focus (y) take notes —
issue task a —
key decision time frame eee
major S — training a
area region eens
chat ae — report See
client eos epeeoti
deadline — team
discussion upcoming
district vip
lecture eos ‘workshop
programme gs
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ORGANISING EXHIBITIONS
‘award-winning pamphlet ——__
banner = promotional material -
booth 0)
business card — sign up
catalogue = slogan
‘commercial animes SpCtfications
deposit (a) stand (n)
display () : storage space ane
extibit ) —— store (V) a
feature () _ trend —
fied — variety - —
giveaway = video tip
logo ae
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ATTENDING BUSINESS EVENTS
achieve a goal —__— nod a i
age — potential _. s
body language ann rapidly-growing field ee Sa
enteramarket represent =—_ 2
exchange () = show interest —— 5
‘expand a Skil — 3
flow (¥) een thoughtful = €
ive a call e valued customer 5 i
hot - — vendor se =
increase business well-established = at
make small tak —
‘announcement media coverage
exposure _——- network
get left behind nue _-—-ne step ahead
image —onenunnmee ‘Fes conference ee
leaflet — public relations :
rman the stand S
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MAKING TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
artval
boarding pass
‘cancelled
check-in
delayed
land (v)
make a reservation
‘one-way ticket
outbound fight
overweight luggage
departure passenger
direct fight rent a car
driving licence retum ticket
drop off ‘seat assignment
erticket stopover ———
fuly-booked take off ) cn
gate _ Unlimited mileage.
inbound fight via
insurance — : voucher
itinerary _ waiting lst
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BOOKING HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
bar a guest
bil — half board —- singleroom —
business centre - high season. P38 -
chet laundry service standard room.
cuisine low season we Swimming pool.
double room
executive cuite hocury euite
fitness centre non-smoking
full board party ee
luxurious
as per housekeeper
accident laundry bag
aisle seat lifeguard EERIE
baggage claim ‘on board ee
belhop overhead compartment
breakdown pilot
‘connecting fight puncture
customs towel
diverted ps ‘trolley
fight attendant window seat
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TIME CLOCK REGULATIONS
approve maternity leave .
attend to overtime
busy period part-time:
card reader ae refuse
carry over —— regulations
Clock in en reject a
clock out —— restrict — :
consecutive salary anne
‘co-worker Siok leave
entitled to. sick note cee
family matters submit a request =
fulltime swipe your card
give written notice take time off =
holiday leave unpaid leave = =
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‘SECURITY IN THE WORKPLACE
‘accompany protect, ae
alarm system Purpose a
alert (v) question ——
safety a
‘security camera —
sseourity guard .
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— suspicious ——
lighting ~~ unattended - =
lock a unfamiliar
monitor (v) valuables
personel belongings virus oe
premises:
a, Public holidays.
disappear purse
fence ‘security measure
fingerprint scanner security warning
fire alarm, staircase
fire extinguisher weapon
locker wedding
metal detector workforce
pregnant worm
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
apologise ‘manner
argue politely
assure refund
ccalinty remind
deal with replacement
dissatisfied reputation
enquiry respectully as
exhausted rude
impatient satisfied
in the long run solve
keep a promise treat
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HANDLING COMPLAINTS
atourexpense =. insist on as
be in touch is broken =
compensation is missing a part =
consequences isn't fresh
credit your account ‘stom
detect make a claim
sisappointed make a noise
due overcharge
expectations oticing
fall to meet repair
fauity part supposed to
has got a hole under warranty
inconvenience
amazed
demand (v)
fle a lawsuit
gain business
is bent
is cracked
is loose
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MARKETING RESEARCH
brand - loyal eas
buying habits 7 market research -
concerned = - method
Conduct a Suvey on sale ~
demo option a
don't mind ‘questionnaire a
factor sales analysis -
find out series a
focus group sound file
go ahead target population :
interested in test () aman
interviewee —
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MARKETING STRATEGIES
appeal persuade se
campaign promotion ce a
competitor prospective customer Sn ls
‘consumer public relations ~ | Sa
demand regret . | oa
effective specialise ss &
ficient stage 2 | 2 ]
image take advantage of — &
in comparison to telemarketer |S
marketing strategy vals &
original value a a
‘appearance press release =
exposure product portfolio eS
eye-catching rebrand
generate a buzz trade falr
launch user profile
market share
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CASH FLOW
cash balance — issue shares en
cash flow statement loan —
‘corporate income tax = long-term
decrease net
deductions owe
dividend a profitable
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figures ~ — renovation
go out of business — a repayment
gross 7 = revenue ee
income ‘shareholder o
increase ‘survive _ —
interest rate waste —
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ACCOUNTING
scours to —
across tates
accrued expenses merchandise
aoes ree
bares shat rere
composition ‘out of stock
creditor own
aur oe
oan feeders
equity ‘share capital -
‘equivalent ‘sign —a _
ik taro —
accrual basis direct method —
analyst indirect method i
bankrupt inflow
‘bonds (n) lump sum
bookkeeping market value
book vaiue ‘outfiow ten
break-even point rent
bum rate ‘wages
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BANKING
AITANQEMEN 8 line of ereait
borrow overcraw
branch - payment holiday
business account... pay off
collateral personal guarantee
credit imit projection —
credit rating secured ne
current account standing order a
deny terms ~
lend ase withdraw ~
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INSURANCE
courtesy negigence jceeeeunnnaEEE
covered rno-claims discount a
despite payment
ertisks insurance policy holder
fine () premium ——
fire insurance ~~ Professional indemnity insurance |
Identity fraud wwe public and employer's liability |
injured insurance — |
in mind sued i
insurance policy suffer aa
legal fees third party —
liable Vn insurance en
‘annuity coverage
‘appraisal deposit sip
‘ATM (automated teller machine) disability insurance
beneficiary fluctuation
benefit period lease
cashier's check ‘mutual fund
commission overdraft ‘
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GLOBAL E-COMMERCE
acogpt platform
adapt post
browse power
compatible retail
customise round the clock
encrypted _—_— shopping cart
expert — showcase
feedback — stylish
gather a support
host eee tempiate
impose Scone unlimited bandwidth
localisation — worth the effort
place an order conn
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DEALING WITH SUPPLIERS
allow swe misunderstanding nnn
assess - negotiating a
entrepreneur — neutral —
escrow service — packaging ~ —
fraud prevent nn
g0 wrong returns policy =
handmade sensible — -
hidden striking
intention trate
intermediary venture
bank wire plugin
checkout scam
domain name slideshow
fake troubleshooting
genuine video tutorials
government regulations Virtual mal
online wallet es widget
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TRAINING
advisor oe prioritise 7
approach - — pul together 7
bond relaxed Scorer
bonus setting
break the ioe shocked
challenge strenuous:
clues. stressed
Conflict resolution team spirit
evaluate treasure hunt
experience (\) UNMOtiVatEd ee ne
interpersonal 7 workshop =
laughter ann
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TEAMWORK
aspect . overrated a
collaborate - perfor —
come up with personal accountability _ S
‘commitment point of view a 2
‘contribution problematic — \&
‘cooperate prove _ _ 5
demotivating reasonable ae a
encourage - settle |e
express — share — 8
faciitate 7 etrength seeaaaaae (4
input : weakness peaaeeeiae
‘accomplishments mission us
assertiveness morale
attitude rewarding SS,
orticise tactiul eee
‘expectations teambuilding See
‘mediation tension ss
mentor aes ‘win-win solution
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS
‘approach (y) implementation
basis inspiration
bother lack
circumstance lead to
constantly = praise
crisis ~ proactive
delegate ~ reactive
direct os realty
empower ‘separate
enhance —— socialise
get along with ee
identity —— ‘work things out
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STRATEGY PLANNING
awareness a navigate - —
bargaining power overcome...
bbe caught off guard put out fires
broader perspective reinvent —
chain revolution eee
demand (v) — role
discipline - setaside ae
distraction step back eee
force (n) substitute (9) ——
in the light of threat pa
irrelevant
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clarity Initiative
‘coaching skis innovation See
consult micromanage Bennie
coordinate resourcefuiness
core value role model
curious routine tetra
group dynamics Vision statement ie eee
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APPLYING FOR A JOB
advanced dy - a
anxious 7 logistical support anon
confident, ~ messy =
dynamic on organised —
eclucational background — outgoing —
experience (n) — relocation Sn
fiuent eae responsible = 2
hard-working = secondary schoo! =
headquarters - - target
insecure = — under pressure
introverted vocational CUS nena
knowledgeable a
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INTERVIEWING
ambitious —— incentive ——
articulate a industrious —
conscientious permanent a S
creative punctual g
decisive recruit — 29
easy-going retirement benefts 5
energetic, schedule 3
fast learner sensitive = =.
fire oe shift work a 5
flexible about hours = starting salary =—
‘900d at mutitasking temporary —
heathinsurance =.
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aptitude job vacancy ee
candidate night shit eo niaee
‘employee referral placement =
expertise recruitment agency
headhunter salary sip = =
highly-qualiied seasonal work ae a
intermediate a talented
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PREPARING A CV.
Bachelor's degree
career objectives
certificate
‘current job
date of birth
divorced
female
foreign language
formal training
personal details
references
single oe