Copy of Working in the UK Toolkit Keywords .xlsx

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2	Keywords Audio List for Migration Yorkshire Working in The UK Toolkit Resources
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4	Accountancy	Working with numbers/ working out accounts for businesses	Audio	My cousin works in accountancy.
5	Adaptability	The ability to change with every different situation.	Audio	Adaptability is important if you work in IT, because technology changes so often.
6	Agency worker	You work at different jobs and are paid by an agency	Audio	I have been an agency worker for 3 years.
7	Agriculture	Farming/ growing food	Audio	Agriculture is important for feeding people.
8	Analytical reasoning	Figuring out problems tby thinking them through logically.	Audio	You need analytical reasoning to solve problems.
9	Architecture	Designing houses and other buildings	Audio	The architecture in Paris is world famous.
10	Assistance	Help	Audio	Sometimes you need to ask people for assistance.
11	Attention to detail	Noticing the small things and making sure everything is correct	Audio	In accounting, attention to detail is vital.
12	best-known	The most popular or famous	Audio	What is the best-known job search website?
13	Boosts	Helps something to grow	Audio	Advertising can help boost sales
14	Building	Making houses and other buildings.	Audio	Builders, roofers, plasterers and electrical engineers all work in the building trade.
15	Caring/Social Care	Looking after vulnerable people in society.	Audio	Caring for the elderly is an important role.
16	Catering	Preparing and serving food and drink.	Audio	We need catering for our wedding!
17	Childcare	Looking after/ taking care of children	Audio	If you work full time then you will need childcare.
18	Colleagues	People who you work with.	Audio	I have 4 lovely colleagues - we are a very small organisation!
19	Communication	Talking to other people by speaking or writing emails/ letters	Audio	Speaking, listening and writing are all forms of communication.
20	Computer skills	Working with computers and technology.	Audio	Most jobs require computer skills now.
21	A contract	The legal rights and requirements of your job.	Audio	You can have a full-time, part-time or zer hours contract.
22	Creativity	The skill to create things, such as art or music	Audio	Creativity is a valuable skill for many jobs.
23	Critical thinking	Thinking about all the different sides to an argument.	Audio	Critical thinking means not always accepting what you are told.
24	Customer Service	Helping people with their questions about things they have bought.	Audio	If you want a refund, contact customer service.
25	Dentistry	Looking after people's teeth	Audio	Studying dentistry at university takes a long time!
26	Electrical engineering	Wiring and lighting in people's houses and other buildings.	Audio	Electricians have to study electrical engineering.
27	Employee	Somebody with a job, who works for a company or employer	Audio	If you have a contract with an organisation, you are an employee.
28	Engineering	Design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.	Audio	I have a degree in Engineering.
29	Ex-Colleagues	People who you used to work with.	Audio	I miss my ex-colleagues from the college where I used to work.
30	Expands	Grows or gets bigger	Audio	Networking can help you expand your contacts.
31	A covering letter	A letter you send along with your CV to apply for a job	Audio	I'm sending my CV and a covering letter to 5 organisations.
32	Exchange	Give to others and get something back from them.	Audio	You can exchange information with other people
33	Factory work	Working in a building where things are made	Audio	Factory work in the UK is often in food factories.
34	Fishing	Catching fish from rivers, lakes or the ocean.	Audio	Fishing is a big industry in the UK.
35	Flexible	Able to change and do different things.	Audio	You need to be flexible when you are looking for work.
36	Growth	Getting more or bigger.	Audio	Many businesses focus on growth
37	Hairdressing	Styling and cutting people's hair.	Audio	I want to set up a hairdressing salon.
38	Hospitality	Hotels, restaurants and cafes are all hospitality.	Audio	She wants to work in a hotel so she is studying Hospitality.
39	HR staff	People who work in Human Resources - they are responsile for staff and recruitment.	Audio	HR staff are responsible for your contract.
40	If something comes up	Getting new information about something that happens	Audio	Let me know if something comes up!
41	Information Technology (IT)	Working with computers	Audio	Everyody studies IT at secondary school.
42	A job description	The skills, experience and qualifications needed for a job.	Audio	It is important to read the job description before applying.
43	Leadership	Being able to influence and guide other people.	Audio	Managers need leadership skills.
44	Maintaining	Keeping in a good state/ looking after	Audio	Maintaining your Skills and Knowledge is important.
45	Management	Dealing with or controlling the aims of a business or people	Audio	If you have a lot of experience, you should go into management.
46	Medicine/Healthcare	Looking after people's health and wellbeing.	Audio	Doctors study Medicine at university.
47	Networking	Meeting other people who work in your sector	Audio	Networking is important to build your contacts.
48	Pharmacy	Making and dispensing medicines	Audio	If you want to be a pharmacist you have to study pharmacy.
49	Private sector	Businesses that trade for profit	Audio	Most hospitality and retail businesses are in the private sector.
50	Problem solving	Being able to find answers to problems.	Audio	Problem solving is an important skill.
51	Professional	Working in a profession for a salary	Audio	Lawyers, teachers, vets are all professionals.
52	Project management	Leading a team to complete goals and projects on time.	Audio	All sectors need project management.
53	Psychology	Understanding how people's brains work	Audio	To be a psychologist, you must study psychology.
54	Public sector	Businesses that are paid for by tax	Audio	Most schools and hospitals are in the public sector.
55	Requested skills	Skills that employers ask for.	Audio	Read the job description to find the requested skills.
56	Relationship building	Networking, ensuring that people work well together.	Audio	If you are a manager then you need to be good at relationship building.
57	Retail	Sales/ selling things in a shop	Audio	If you are a shop assistant, you work in retail.
58	Roofing	Building and repairing roofs on houses and other buildings.	Audio	You need good building skills to work in roofing.
59	Scientific research	Studying scientific subjects and gathering new information.	Audio	All areas of science need research.
60	Self-employed	You do not work for an employer, but have your own business	Audio	I'm self-emplyed as a chef.
61	Staying in touch	Communicating with peopls regularly	Audio	Stayng in touch with employers is imprtant if you are looking for work.
62	Teaching/Education	Working in schools, colleges and universities.	Audio	Teaching is a hard job!
63	Teamwork	Working together with other people as a team.	Audio	Team work is important in most businesses.
64	Transferable skills	Skills that you can use in more than one job	Audio	Always mention transferable skills on your CV.
65	The Arts	Painting, music, writing are all arts.	Audio	There are many jobs in the Arts.
66	To be adaptable	Able to change things about you to go with a situation.	Audio	Many employers look for adaptable people.
67	Updates	News and developments	Audio	You can do updates about your job search on social media.
68	Use something to your advantage	To make sure that you use something well, so that it helps you.	Audio	In your covering letter, you need to use your skills and experience to your advantage.
69	Vacancies	Jobs that are available to apply for	Audio	You can look for job vacancies in job search websites or newspapers.
70	Vet/Veterinary medicine	Looking after the health of animals and pets.	Audio	You have to study veterinary medicine to work as a vet.
71	Visibility	How easy it is for other people to find you	Audio	Social media helps to boost your visibility.
72	Voluntary sector	Organisations whose primary purpose is to create social impact rather than profit.	Audio	Charities are voluntary sector organisations.
73	Well-being	Feeling well in your body and mind.	Audio	It is important to look after your wellbeing.
74	A worker	You work in different short-term jobs	Audio	I am a worker with a zero hour contract.
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