By katrina Last updated: September 29, 2023

English for Human Resources Quiz

What is "conflict resolution"?

Rules for staying safe at work

Fixing problems or arguments at work

A meeting to talk about how well you're doing your job

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What does it mean to "resign from a job"?

When you leave your current position and stop working for the company

When a candidate decides not to accept the job that the company is offering them

When you or submit an application for an available position

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What is "talent acquisition"?

When a company looks for and hires good people to work there

A program that helps employees learn new skills or get better at their jobs

When someone shows signs of a successful future in their career

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What is a "promotion"?

A document that shows your work history and skills

When someone is told to stop working at a company

Moving to a higher-level job with more responsibility

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What does "onboarding" mean?

Extra hours you work, usually paid more than regular hours

A meeting to talk about how well you're doing your job

The process of helping a new employee get used to the job and the company

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What does it mean to "fill a vacancy"?

To hire someone for an available job position

When you ask your employer for permission to go on vacation

Officially informing your employer that you are leaving the company

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What is a "reference"?

Learning about the company and your job on your first day

Someone who talks about your skills and experience to help you get a job

A book with company rules and policies

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What does it mean to "turn down an offer"?

When you accept the job that a company is offering you

When you decide not to accept the job that a company is offering you

When the company offers you a job that pays less than your previous job

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What is "professional development"?

The continued process of improving skills and knowledge to move up in your career

Having people working together who are of different backgrounds

The shared values, beliefs and behaviors of an organization and the people who work there

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What is a "probation period"?

A program that helps employees learn new skills or get better at their jobs

Finding a healthy mix between your job or work and your personal life

A trial time when a company sees how well you do the job

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English for Human Resources Quiz

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