Work & Career
Explore essential German words in the "Work & Career" category. Learn correct pronunciation, meanings, and context examples to build your vocabulary.
Vocabulary Words (32)
Beruf
/bɛʁʊf/
profession / job
Arbeit
work
Gehalt
salary
Karriere
career
Lebenslauf
resume
Bewerbung
application
Kündigung
resignation
Arbeitgeber
employer
Arbeitnehmer
employee
Praktikum
internship
Stellenangebot
job offer
Vollzeit
full-time
Teilzeit
part-time
Überstunde
overtime
Urlaub
vacation
Rente
pension
Beförderung
promotion
Abteilung
department
Projekt
project
Aufgabe
task
Besprechung
meeting
Ausbildung
training
Fachkraft
specialist
Lohn
wage
Geschäftsreise
business trip
Werkstatt
workshop
Schicht
shift
Bewerbungsgespräch
interview
Arbeitslosigkeit
unemployment
Qualifikation
qualification
Fortbildung
training
Handwerk
craft
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