ability n. Candidates will be required to write a brief test to assess their ability.

. The ability to work well as a team member is necessary for this position.

abundant adj. Jobs in the field of computer technology are abundant right now. The recruiter was confident that they would receive an abundant number of applications for the position.

access n. v. I don't have access to my company e-mail when I am away from the office. If you have the password, you can access your account from any location.

accomplishment n. After completing her first independent project, Shari had a huge feeling of accomplishment. For her numerous accomplishments, Stephanie was rewarded with a hefty promotion.

achievement n. His most shining achievement in life was not his twenty years of service to the company, but the successful parenting of his children. Dr. Rosenquist's achievements in medical research have laid the groundwork for many new discoveries.

affordable adj. We provide reliable, affordable advice to all our clients. We would like to purchase an affordable yet efficient computer system for our office.

apply v. Heather decided to apply for the job even though she didn't possess all of the listed qualifications. Don't forget to include your writing samples when you apply for the position of reporter.

appreciation n. In appreciation of all your hard work, a banquet will be held Saturday at six. Your appreciation of the situation gave us the insight we needed to solve the problem.

as needed Feel free to stock up on extra office supplies as needed. Please run a virus check on your computer as needed.

assemble v. The computer needed to be assembled before the letters could be written. You must carefully read the instruction sheet before attempting to assemble your new computer.

aware of I am not aware of any reason why I shouldn't hire you for the job. The president was aware of the CEO's feelings of ambivalence toward him.

background n. His background is in biology, but he would like to go into politics. Matt has a strong engineering background, combined with experience in contract management.

basis n. On the basis of my hard work and dedication, I feel that I deserve an increase in my monthly salary. The CEO didn't have any basis for rejecting the requests of the employees.

benefit n. v. Does this job offer employee benefits, such as a dental plan? Everyone benefits from the success of the company.

bring in v. The manager suggested bringing in a new freelancer for the project. The research and development team expect this new product to bring in high revenues.

bring together v. Each year, the company brings together its top sales representatives from across the country for a motivational weekend. Top recruiters from every major city were brought together at the annual job fair.

call in v. Theresa was very excited when she was called in for a second interview. If the human-resources manager is satisfied with your application, she may call you in for an interview.

candidate n. I believe that with my qualifications and experience, I am the ideal candidate for this position. All eligible candidates are required to submit a resume and reference letters at their preliminary interview.

capacity n. This photocopier has the capacity to collate fifteen-page notebooks. This elevator has an eleven-person capacity.

casually adv. Derek casually told his assistant that he was quitting his job and moving to Hawaii. The president casually slung his jacket over his shoulder and strolled out of the boardroom.

code n. Our company code states that we must wear proper business attire at all times when at work. Our employee code dictates that personal leave must be requested at least one month in advance.

come up with The CEO decided to hold a brainstorming session to come up with an effective recruiting campaign. Wendy knew that she would have to come up with a good reason for missing her job interview.

commensurate adj. In most cases, the salary offered for a given job is commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. The number of paid vacation days allotted to each employee is commensurate with the number of weeks they have worked.

compatible adj. My new computer is not compatible with my old printer.

 I need to find a keyboard that is compatible with my old operating system.

compensate v. Don't try to compensate for your lack of diligence by bringing gifts to your boss. You will be compensated for your personal expenses at the end of the month.

conduct n. v. The bus driver was fired for inappropriate conduct and lewd behavior. Please conduct yourselves accordingly when clients are touring the facility.

confidence n. You must always try to answer the interviewer's questions with confidence and honesty. During the interview, the interviewer will be attempting to assess the candidate's level of confidence.

constantly adv. That company is constantly advertising for new employees. They have a very high turnover rate. Elliot checked his phone constantly to see if anyone was calling him for an interview.

contribute v. We ask that each staff member contribute a few dollars per month to the coffee fund. The president is most appreciative of everyone who contributed to the success of this project.

courier n. The letter will be delivered to your office this afternoon by courier.

 The courier service promises to deliver the package by 9 a.m. tomorrow.

disk n. The disk had been corrupted and was no longer useful. The disk was stuck in the drive and the computer was frozen.

display v. n. The monitor will display the correct time in the lower-right-hand corner. When my computer is running on battery power, the monitor display isn't bright enough.

duplicate v. n. Before photocopiers, secretaries used to use carbon paper to duplicate documents. I need an exact duplicate of the original to be signed by the client.

durable adj. Leather office chairs are far more durable than plastic ones. All our laptop computers come with a durable vinyl carrying case.

eligible adj. With your five year's of service, you will be eligible for three week's paid vacation this year. As an employee of this company, you are eligible for a twenty percent discount on any of our products.

expert n. The manager has decided that we require the services of an expert in finance to sort out our accounts.

 Donna was hired by the firm due to the fact that she was an expert in contract law.

expose v. The annual trade show will expose new sales consultants to the industry. The CEO likes the new trainees to be exposed to as many different customer-service situations as possible.

express adj. We sent the parcel via express mail. You should receive it this week. The express train is thirty minutes faster than the commuter train.

facilitate v. In order to facilitate operations, we will be hiring more staff. The manager attempted to facilitate the registration process by putting more clerks on the desk.

failure n. Your failure to save your documents before the power outage resulted in a waste of time and money. We are currently experiencing an operational systems failure with our recording equipment.

figure out If I keep searching through the operator's manual, I am confident I will figure out the problem with our computer. We need to figure out how that hacker got into our web site so we can block him from doing it again.

follow up v...... follow-up n. Don't forget to follow up with the employer one week after your interview.

 It is appropriate to e-mail or call your interviewer one week after meeting as a follow-up.

glimpse n. The company web site affords consumers a glimpse at the operations of Microtech. Silvia caught a glimpse of the elusive owner of the company as he disappeared into his sleek automobile.

hesitant adv. Daria was hesitant to call the contact person again as she didn't want to appear desperate. Tim appeared hesitant to answer when asked if he was willing to work weekends.

hire n. v. Carol was a temporary hire to cover employee holidays for the summer. Mr. Bradshaw wanted to hire a new assistant to handle all of his scheduling responsibilities.

in charge of Glenn is in charge of ordering the inventory at Marks & Spencer. Dale Smith is in charge of the sales department at Anderson Advertising.

initiative n. Darren showed real initiative when he made a proposition to the client. Our software initiative will corner the market when it hits the streets.

keep up with v. It is important to keep up with changes in the industry by updating your skills.

 Top executives take part in annual training seminars in order to keep up with their peers.

layout n. The layout of this ad needs to be changed as it is not very eye-catching. Please change the layout of the letter to fit the size of paper.

look forward to v. phr. I am really looking forward to my summer vacation with my family. I am looking forward to meeting you at our company dinner.

look to v. I have always looked to my mother for guidance and support when faced with problems in my life. Please look to your supervisor for assistance if you encounter any obstacles on this assignment.

look up to v. Julie had always looked up to her boss as an example of what she could become someday. You should treat your employees with fairness and respect if you want them to look up to you.

made of adj. We need to get our product out on to the streets and show the competition what we're made of. Great businessmen are made of confidence, charisma, and character.

mention n. v.

There was no mention of last week's telephone conversation in the letter received today by our office. Don't forget to mention my name when you talk to your boss about potential candidates.

merit n. You will be judged on the merit of your work and not on your popularity or appearance. This company is known for producing work that is of great merit to the industry.

negotiate v. Every manager should plan an annual evaluation meeting with their employees to discuss their work efforts and negotiate their pay raise. We need someone with a strong ability to negotiate on our bargaining team.

network v. n. Jason regularly went to a social club to network with his peers. A large network of web sites is accessible to consumers.

on track We must keep this meeting on track or we will run over time. It is important to avoid distractions and keep on track at work or you will miss your deadline.

out of William reported that the printer was out of ink again. Tara noticed that she was out of minutes on her phone and stopped to buy a new card.

outdated adj. The computers at the newspaper office are old and outdated. Jeff noticed that Sandra was using an outdated system and offered to help her update it.

petition n. v. The activists were circulating a petition to stop the seal hunt. We can let the authorities know how the public feels by petitioning the government on the matter.

popularity n. The popularity of portable CD players has waned with the arrival of the iPod. iPod CD The CEO increased his popularity by instigating a series of monthly rewards incentives for top producers.

process v. n. The information is processed by the receiver before it is sent to the speaker. The correct installation process involves inserting the new software and restarting the computer.

profile n. The job profile called for a person with a background in engineering and computer science. Henry's profile described him as energetic and outgoing, hard working, and ambitious.

promote v. He is hoping that the boss will promote him if he does well on this assignment. We would like to promote your efforts in a press release to the media.

proof v. n. The editor had to proof the correspondence before putting it in the mail. We need proof of conspiracy before we can contact the authorities.

provider n. Ask your Internet service provider for more information about mobile messaging. Our cable provider has a special offer for wireless Internet services this month.

qualification n. List your transferable skills and qualifications on your resume along with your education and experience. Ellen had more than enough qualifications for the position, so the recruiter arranged for an interview the very next day.

raise n. v.

Martin felt that after a year of steady and dedicated service to the company, he was deserving of a pay raise. The manager has raised his expectations of the new office assistant since learning that she has a university degree.

ready for After reading the company web site, Olivia felt that she was ready for her job interview. The applicant wasn't ready to do the editing test that was part of the interview.

recognition n. He served the company devotedly for thirty years with little or no recognition for his efforts. It is important to give recognition when an employee has done good work.

recruit v. n. Many companies find that they save time and money by hiring agencies to recruit new employees for them. The new recruit was chosen for his experience and qualifications.

recur v. Our sales team has been experiencing a recurring problem with cancellations. We are taking precautionary measures to ensure that these problems do not recur.

reduction n. With a twenty percent reduction in staff over the holiday season, our office will be seriously understaffed. We experienced a ten percent reduction in sales during the month of February.

register v. n. Don't forget to register your vote on election day. The register was signed by all attendees of the annual general meeting.

reinforce v. It is important to regularly reinforce safety guidelines for employees. Top-level executives reinforced their training with annual seminars.

reject n. v. Put these job applications in the pile of rejects; the candidates do not have the necessary qualifications for the job. If you reject this job offer, it may be some time before you find another one.

replace v. .. If you replace the old unit with a new one, you will get much better results. Please replace the user manual when you are finished with it.

retire v. My mother hopes to retire by the time she is sixty years old. After retiring, my father kept busy by working on his boat and looking after his garden.

revise v. This document must be revised before it will be ready for signature. Wendy decided to revise the agreement to make it more palatable to the client.

search n. v. In our search for the perfect computer, we tried models from Japan and Taiwan. If you search on the Internet, you will find all of the related web sites.

set up v. Ted was firmly set up in his corner office in the new building. It is important to have the computer set up before the new secretary arrives.

skill n. Our new technician acquired his skills through years of education and experience in the industry. It requires a lot of skill to rewire complicated electronics equipment.

software n. The new software allows us to download music on a shared system. Many software programs are compatible with all laptop computers.

stay on top of We need to stay on top of the situation by watching the sales figures carefully. In order to stay on top of the market, we need to conduct regular consumer reports.

stock v. n. The office manager stocks the inventory room with new supplies everyseason. Our stationery stock is low; I will be placing an order this week.

store v. You can store a large amount of information on one portable drive. The extra units are stored at the back of the factory in a locked room.

submit v. Please remember to submit your request for vacation time at least one month in advance. Submit your finished report to your supervisor for approval.

success n. The secret to his success is decades of hard work and personal sacrifice. The Businessman of the Year attributed his success to the support of his wife and the dedication of his employees.

shut down v. Don't forget to shut down the computer before you leave each night. If Windows isn't shut down properly, there will be a message on your monitor.

technically adv. Technically speaking, last year's digital camera is more user-friendly than this year's model. She was more technically inclined than he was, so she was offered the position of computer technician.

time-consuming adj. Steven found writing the monthly reports to be very time-consuming. The interview process was very time-consuming but essential to finding the right candidate.

training n. Without adequate training, Stephanie felt ill-equipped for her new job.

It is necessary to provide proper training for all new employees.

update v. n. Please update your virus software with the latest information. Go to our company web site, where you will be able to download the newest antivirus update.

value v. I really value your opinion on all matters surrounding my career.

I feel that my efforts have not been valued in this company and so I am moving on.

verbally adv. They had verbally agreed to the terms of the contract but still needed to put it in writing. She was reassured verbally that her offer would be accepted, but it was yet to be confirmed.

vested adj. The record company has a vested interest in their performers and wants them to be happy. Once she became fully vested in the plan to start her own business, she gave two weeks? notice to quit her job.

wage n. I cannot pay my bills on this pitifully low wage. More than half of his wage goes to support his elderly parents in Florida.

warning n. The computer flashed a warning message on the screen right before it turned itself off. An e-mail warning has been issued regarding a potential virus threat.

weakly adv. She responded weakly and without confidence when asked if she thought she would be an asset to the company. She spoke weakly and could barely be heard at the interview.