Professional Growth

5 words in this vocabulary list

interests mentor unaccustomed mentee adaptability

interests

noun something that concerns, involves, draws the attention of, or arouses the curiosity of a person

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  • It is important to align your interests with your career goals for long-term satisfaction.
  • I like to pursue my interests in photography in my free time.
  • I'm really into my interests in gaming and coding.
  • Exploring different interests is like discovering new parts of yourself.

mentor

noun A wise and trusted counselor or teacher

verb To serve as a mentor to someone

  • The mentor provided valuable guidance and support to the new employees.
  • My mentor at work is always there to help me out when I need it.
  • I'm lucky to have a mentor who's got my back at the office.
  • The wise old tree served as a mentor to the young saplings in the forest.

unaccustomed

adjective not familiar with or used to something; unfamiliar or unused to something

  • She felt unaccustomed to the strict rules of the new workplace.
  • I'm unaccustomed to waking up early on weekends.
  • He was totally unaccustomed to the party scene.
  • The sudden fame left her feeling unaccustomed to the attention.

mentee

noun A person who is advised, trained, or counseled by a mentor

  • The mentor provided valuable guidance to their mentee throughout the internship program.
  • The mentee learned a lot from their mentor and improved their skills.
  • The mentee totally aced that project with the help of their mentor.
  • Like a sapling growing under the care of a seasoned gardener, the mentee flourished under the mentor's guidance.

adaptability

noun the ability to adjust or change in response to different circumstances or situations

  • The key to success in today's fast-changing business environment is adaptability.
  • Being able to adapt to new situations quickly is a valuable skill to have.
  • You gotta be able to roll with the punches and adapt to whatever comes your way.
  • Like a chameleon, she had a natural adaptability that allowed her to fit in anywhere.