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 / venture
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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