to major in
to study something as one’s main subject area in a college or university
- He’s majoring in business and German because he wants to work for an international business based in Berlin.
to enter a field
to begin to work in a specific industry or field
- She wants to enter the field of medicine and is taking a lot of biology courses and volunteering at the hospital.
to excel
to do very well; to be very good; to receive excellent grades
- She excels in her foreign language courses and her professors have recommended that she become a translator.
internship
a short-term position with a company that allows a student to get work experience in his or her chosen field
- Jacob did so well in his internship that the company offered him a job when he graduated the following year.
to formulate
to think of something; to create something step by step
- Many organizations are trying to formulate a plan to reduce poverty in developing countries.
effectively
in a way that achieves a goal quickly and thoroughly, using the least amount of resources possible
- If we want to manage this business more effectively, we have to find a way to reduce our costs.
to be focused
to be concentrated; with clear goals; not easily distracted
- She is very focused on becoming an actress. She’s always taking acting classes and going to the theater.
product-oriented
thinking about products; focused on products; being most concerned about the results of the work
- Sometimes Henry gets so interested in the day-to-day work that he forgets what we are trying to create. I wish he were more product-oriented.
to see (something) to completion
to make sure that a project gets finished; to be involved in all stages of a project, from start to finish
- Even though Abdullah was excited about his promotion, he was disappointed because it meant that he wouldn’t be able to see his old project to completion.
to follow through
to finish what one has started
After sending my resume to a company, I always follow through by calling to request an interview.
forefront
the leading position in an industry or field
- His ideas are at the forefront of cancer research and many people believe he will find a cure soon.
to be challenged
to be presented with difficult, interesting tasks that require using one’s skills and abilities
- I don’t like working as a receptionist. I want to be challenged, but all I do is answer the phones all day.
contribution
something that one does or gives to help a project, organization, or society
- He received an award in honor of his contributions to world peace.
extrovert
an outgoing person who enjoys spending time with other people; not shy
* My sister is an extrovert and is always going out with her friends, but I prefer to spend most of my time alone.
persistence
determination; willingness to continue trying to do something even when it is difficult; never giving up
- That author’s persistence is amazing. Even though 30 publishers have rejected her novel, she’s still trying to find a publisher.
top
best; highest-ranking
- Selecting the top five candidates for interviews was difficult, because they had received more than 100 applications for the position.
creativity
ability to think of new, unique ideas; ability to create something new
- The company wants to hire a graphic designer with a lot of creativity who can make its website better than it is now.
proven
tested; shown to be true; having evidence that something is real
- According to this article, it is a proven fact that people lose weight when they eat more fruits and vegetables.
in particular
especially; specifically; particularly
- I hope that all of my friends come to the party, but in particular, I hope that Jason comes because I haven’t seen him for months.
