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Employment

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Learn 10 Essential Verbs Related to Employment 

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Apply

VERB - Basic

To ask for something in an official way, like a job, opportunity, or permission.

Many people apply for jobs online using websites like LinkedIn.

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Employ

VERB - Basic

To hire someone for a job.

Retail stores employ extra staff for the holiday shopping season.

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Interview

VERB - Basic

To participate in a meeting where questions are asked to learn about someone.

Employers often interview several people before choosing one for the job.

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Seek

VERB - Intermediate

To look for or try to get something.

Job hunters seek openings on company websites every day.

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Network

VERB - Intermediate

To meet people and talk to share ideas or get help.

Professionals network at conferences to find new job opportunities.

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Assess

VERB - Intermediate

To look at something and decide how good or important it is.

Companies assess job candidates by asking them to take tests.

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Recruit

VERB - Intermediate

To find and bring in new people for a job, organization, or group.

Tech companies recruit software engineers from top universities every year.

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Pursue

VERB - Intermediate

To work hard to reach a goal.

Graduates often pursue internships to gain real work experience.

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Target

VERB - Intermediate

To choose something as a specific goal or focus.

Job seekers target big cities where more career options exist.

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Demonstrate

VERB - Intermediate

To show or prove something by doing it.

Job applicants demonstrate their experience by sharing past projects.

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Employment

Definitions Quiz

1. What verb means “To look for or try to get something”?

2. What verb means “To look at something and decide how good or important it is”?

3. What verb means “To hire someone for a job”?

4. What verb means “To work hard to reach a goal”?

5. What verb means “To ask for something in an official way, like a job, opportunity, or permission”?

6. What verb means “To find and bring in new people for a job, organization, or group”?

7. What verb means “To choose something as a specific goal or focus”?

8. What verb means “To meet people and talk to share ideas or get help”?

9. What verb means “To show or prove something by doing it”?

10. What verb means “To participate in a meeting where questions are asked to learn about someone”?