This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Work & Careers. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
are prospects for the applicant in the company
In a career meeting, the adviser explained that there are prospects for the applicant in the company.
considerable experience
At a recruitment and career-development meeting, the recruitment guide featured the considerable experience.
land a job
In a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employee will land a job.
act as a referee
In a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employee will act as a referee.
take up office
In a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employee will take up office.
professional misconduct
At a recruitment and career-development meeting, the recruitment guide featured the professional misconduct.
resign from office
In a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employee will resign from office.
hand in their resignation
In a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employee will hand in their resignation.
burst into laughter
The audience burst into laughter when the comedian missed the cue.
relieve the applicant of their duties
In a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employee will relieve the applicant of their duties.
broaden professional expertise
In a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employee will broaden professional expertise.
take priority over the new role
In a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employee will take priority over the new role.
provide a reference for the applicant
In a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employee will provide a reference for the applicant.
consummate professional
At a recruitment and career-development meeting, the recruitment guide featured the consummate professional.
with good qualifications
With good qualifications, the applicant was shortlisted for the post.
narrow the list down
The hiring panel had to narrow the list down to three candidates.
walk straight into a job
In a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employee will walk straight into a job.
negotiate a remuneration package
In a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employee will negotiate a remuneration package.
interpersonal skills
At a recruitment and career-development meeting, the recruitment guide featured the interpersonal skills.
handle a difficult situation
In a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employee will handle a difficult situation.
shirk responsibilities
In a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employee will shirk responsibilities.
well qualified
At a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employees were well qualified.
wrongfully dismiss
The tribunal found that the company had wrongfully dismissed the employee.
hold a position
In a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employee will hold a position.
get the sack
The worker feared that he would get the sack for repeated lateness.
take industrial action
In a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employee will take industrial action.
get their priorities right
In a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employee will get their priorities right.
fast-track scheme
At a recruitment and career-development meeting, the recruitment guide featured the fast-track scheme.
accumulate experience
In a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employee will accumulate experience.
fit the job description
In a recruitment and career-development meeting, the employee will fit the job description.