Find expressions in I and II which mean the opposite of the underlined words or phrases

Make these rather informal sentences more formal by using words and phrases from I and II.

II. During your working life

I. Getting a job

VOCABULARY EXTENSION

Look at this job ad (informal)/ advertisement (formal) for the IT (Information Technology) industry. Match the words in bold type with their definitions given below.

Ambitious	developing relationships with a diverserange of clients.   Ideally you will possess some previous IT sales experience and a good knowledge of computers. Most importantly you will have a strong desire to succeed.   If you fit this description and are seeking a lucrative career in IT sales then call Claire Walden or Graham Keen on 01960 479 6021.
Achievers
Up to £30k basic Money motivated, eager, looking to work in a dynamic, fast-moving industry?   We are looking for ambitious, dynamic sales professionals with the talent and drive to develop a rewardingcareer within the IT industry. You will work in close-knit teams, maintaining and

1. people determined to succeed and achieve great things

2. working in a close relationship

3. producing a lot of money

4. guaranteed minimum salary without overtime or bonuses

5. thirty thousand pounds

6. experience selling things

7. strong motivation

8. of different types

9. giving you a lot back

10. have these qualities

The ad has some words with similar meanings in connection with work; learn them in pairs:

- motivated and eager (person)

- dynamic and fast-moving (industry/profession)

- to seek a career in … and to look to work in … (note look to, meaning ‘consider and hope’, not look for).

In some countries, women are allowed maternity leave and men paternity leave if they’re having a child. [time away from work to have a new baby[

What perks (infml) / (extra) benefits (fml) do you get in your job?

How important is job satisfaction to you? [the feeling that your job is worth doing and fulfils you]

What’s your holiday entitlement? [number of days you have the right to take as a holiday]

Do you get regular salary increments? [ (fml): increases/rises]

Most people don’t want to reach/hit the glass ceiling. [reach a level where you cannot get further promotion, even if you deserve it]

Most people think they are overworked and underpaid. [often said together as a humorous fixed expression]

1 Do you often look at job ads?

2 I haven’t worked in sales before.

3 There’s a lot of money in selling computers. I made £70k last year.

4 We sell quite a mixed range of products.

5 I thought I would apply for the job since it sounded just like me.

1 a very loosely organised team

2 a very frustrating job

3 to have low motivation

4 a rather static and slow-moving profession

5 a drop in your salary

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