Study the following definitions and examples.
1.
conduct v., to hold, to take place, to behave; n., one's
behavior
a.
Interviews were
conducted over a period of three weeks.
b.
The trainees'
conduct during training was unacceptable; something must be done.
2.
generate v.,
to create, to produce
a.
The new training
program generated a lot of interest among employees.
b.
The job fair at the
college campus should generate interest in our company.
3.
hire v.,
to employ, to offer a job or position; n., an employee
a.
She was hired after
her third interview.
b.
The new hire has
integrated well with his colleagues.
4.
keep up with v.,
to stay equal with
a.
The workers were
told that they must keep up with the changes or they would find themselves
without jobs.
b.
Employees are encouraged
to take courses in order to keep up with new developments.
5.
look up to v.,
to admire, to think highly of
a.
Staff members looked
up to the director because he had earned their respect over the years.
b.
There are few people
in this world that I look up to as much as I look up to you.
6.
mentor n.,
a person who guides and instructs, a
resource
a.
The mentor helped
her make some decisions about combining career and family.
b.
One problem with
many programs is that the mentors don't feel invested in the progress of the
employees with whom they are working.
7.
on track adj.,
on schedule; focused
a.
If we stay on track,
the meeting should be finished at 9:30.
b.
You have a lot of
work; if you can't stay on track, let me know immediately.
8.
reject v.,
to turn down; to say no, to not accept
a.
Even though Mr.
Lukin rejected their offer, they remained in contact.
b.
Ms. Gauchet rejected
the offer because they could not offer her the salary that she requested.
9.
set up v.,
to establish, to arrange; adj.,
established, arranged
a.
Set up a time and
place for the meeting and then inform everyone who is involved.
b.
Check with your
supervisor to make sure that your office is ail set up before you begin work.
10.
success n.,
an accomplishment; reaching a goal
a.
The director's
success came after years of hiring the right people at the right time.
b.
When the manager won
an award, he attributed his success to his colleagues.
11. training
n., the
preparation or education for a specific job
a.
The new hire
received such good training that, within a week, she was as productive as the
other workers.
b.
The training is
designed to prepare ail workers, new and old, for the changes that the company
will face.
12.
update v.,
to make current; n., the latest
information
a.
The personnel
officer updated the employees on the latest personnel changes.
b.
Our latest update
shows that business is down 15 percent.