Career Development Terms

adjective denoting or relating to employment or a job that provides a profit or financial gain

• It is important to seek gainful employment in order to support oneself financially.
• Getting a gainful job will help you pay the bills and save some money.
• If you want to make some cash, you gotta find a gainful gig.
• Investing in education is a gainful endeavor that pays off in the long run.

noun a paid position of regular employment

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• She was offered a high-paying job at the prestigious law firm.
• I heard Sarah got a new job at the tech company down the street.
• I'm just trying to hustle and grind to make this job mine.
• Being a parent is a full-time job in itself.

noun a forward movement or progress

verb to approach someone with romantic or sexual intentions

• The company is looking for new ways to make advances in technology.
• I heard John is trying to make advances with Sarah.
• He's been trying to make advances on her for weeks now.
• In order to succeed, we must make advances in our approach to problem-solving.

noun A person who has successfully completed a degree course and is pursuing further studies or research in a particular field

adjective Relating to or denoting a course of study taken after completing a first degree

• She completed her postgraduate studies in economics at the prestigious university.
• After getting her bachelor's degree, she decided to pursue postgraduate studies.
• I heard he's going for his postgrad next year.
• Embarking on a postgraduate journey can be likened to climbing a mountain of knowledge.

verb to continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges

• Despite the challenges, it is important to stick it out until the project is completed.
• I know it's tough, but you just have to stick it out and see how it goes.
• Hey, don't give up now, just stick it out a little longer!
• Sometimes life throws obstacles at us, but we have to stick it out and keep moving forward.

noun a university student who has not yet received a bachelor's degree

adjective relating to or characteristic of a student studying for a first degree at a university or college

• The undergraduate students were required to complete a research project as part of their degree program.
• I'm an undergraduate student studying business at the university.
• I'm just a college kid, still an undergrad.
• Being an undergraduate is like laying the foundation for your future career.

adjective firmly established or deeply rooted

adverb in a thorough or comprehensive manner

• The research findings are based on a well-grounded theoretical framework.
• She is a well-grounded individual who always thinks before acting.
• My friend is so well-grounded, she always knows what's up.
• His arguments were well-grounded in logic and reason.

noun a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud

• Many high-achieving individuals experience imposter syndrome, feeling like they don't deserve their success.
• I think I have imposter syndrome because I always doubt my abilities, even though others praise me.
• Imposter syndrome is like when you feel like a fraud, even though you're actually really good at what you do.
• Imposter syndrome is like wearing a mask of self-doubt, even when you're capable and deserving.