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work out = solve or find the answer to something

words of wisdom = advice


a killer CV = an excellent CV
chronological (in chronological order) = starting with the earliest and following
the order in which they occurred
a clean driving licence = a driving licence with no recorded penalty offences
give something a go = to try
ensure = make sure
sole = only
liaise = establish a working relationship with (NB draw attention to spelling)
devise and implement strategies = devise, implement
result in = occur or follow as the consequence of something
act as = fulfil the function or serve the purpose of
culminate in = reach a climax or point of highest development
handle a wide variety of tasks = manage
substantial = considerable
admin = administrative work
proofread = read and check for errors
to get rid of = throw away
double check = to go over (read) something for a second time to ensure that it is
accurate or safe
less is more = simplicity and clarity are more effective
spot = notice, discover
PA = personal assistant
fill someone’s shoes = stand in for / step in for / cover
in addition to = as well as
take minutes = write an official record of events during a meeting
board meeting = meeting between a company’s board members – senior management
follow = understand
not afraid to get your hands dirty = not frightened to get practically involved
curricula = courses
thesis (pl. theses) – also dissertation = a document that presents the author’s research and findings
skeletal form = just the main pieces of information, nothing more.
bear in mind = consider
imply = suggest, indicate
redundant = not necessary
in reverse chronological order = starting with the most recent and following the order in which
they occurred, going backwards in time
working knowledge = able to use something effectively in practice without a deeper understanding
of how it works
fit in with = to be socially compatible with other employees at the company
make a mess of something = do a bad job / do something badly
take advantage of something = make good use of the opportunities offered by something
unsubstantiated claim = claim without supporting proof or evidence
at the minute = at the moment
awkward = difficult, embarrassing
sing someone’s praises = strongly praise
mission statement = a formal summary of the aims and values of a company, organisation or
individual
boastful (to boast) = showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one’s achievements and/or
abilities
indispensable = absolutely necessary
valuable asset = somebody or something extremely useful and important
competent = having the necessary ability, knowledge or skill to do something successfully
credentials = a qualification, achievement, personal quality.
back something up = provide support or supporting evidence
tentative = not certain or fixed; provisional

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