10 words you should know in your 20s 💼
Interview & first-job words. Words for cover letters, job interviews, team projects and your first year at work. Count how many you already know, then take the quiz.
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articulate adjective
Able to express ideas clearly.
“The most articulate candidate isn't always the loudest one.”
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adept adjective
Highly skilled.
“She's adept at turning messy data into clear slides.”
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collaborate verb
To work together on a shared goal.
“Interviewers love a story about how you collaborate under pressure.”
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pragmatic adjective
Practical and realistic.
“Take the pragmatic offer now, and keep learning on the side.”
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astute adjective
Sharp at reading situations.
“An astute question at the end of an interview makes you memorable.”
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tactful adjective
Careful not to offend.
“Be tactful when you point out a mistake in your manager's deck.”
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novice noun
A beginner.
“Everyone is a novice in their first month. Ask the questions anyway.”
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camaraderie noun
Friendship and trust within a team.
“The camaraderie on my first team made the long nights worth it.”
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adapt verb
To adjust to new conditions.
“The new grads who adapt fastest are the ones who ask for feedback.”
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ambivalent adjective
Having mixed feelings.
“I felt ambivalent about moving cities for my first job.”
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