This page provides an extensive list of occupation vocabulary, including job titles and professions. It also covers other related occupational terminology.
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Occupation Meaning
In English, the term occupation refers to a person’s job or profession. It describes the work someone does regularly to earn a living. For example, common occupations include teachers, doctors, engineers, and more.
Below is a list of common occupations in English. The list is perfect for expanding your vocabulary and understanding different career options!
List of Occupations in English
List of Illustrated Occupation Vocabulary (jobs)
This is an illustrated list of vocabulary items related to jobs (or occupations)
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| a baker | a butcher | a carpenter | a cook |
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| a farmer | a fireman | a fisherman | a gardener |
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| a hairdresser | a journalist | a judge | a lawyer |
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| a mason | a mechanic | a painter | a plumber |
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| a policeman | a postman | a secretary | a singer |
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| a soldier | a taxi driver | a teacher | a waiter |
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| a pilot | an engineer | a doctor | a nurse |
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| a goldsmith | an actor | a shoe-shine boy | a tailor |
Extended List of Job Names
Here is a comprehensive list of occupations in English organized in alphabetical order:
List of Jobs in English
- Accountant
- Actor/Actress
- Air Traffic Controller
- Anthropologist
- Architect
- Artist
- Astronomer
- Baker
- Barber
- Bartender
- Biologist
- Botanist
- Butcher
- Carpenter
- Chef
- Chauffeur
- Chemist
- Chiropractor
- Civil Servant
- Coach
- Construction Worker
- Consultant
- Courier
- Customer Service Representative
- Dancer
- Dentist
- Dietitian
- Dispatcher
- Diver
- Doctor
- Economist
- Editor
- Electrician
- Engineer
- Event Planner
- Farmer
- Fashion Designer
- Financial Analyst
- Firefighter
- Flight Attendant
- Florist
- Geologist
- Graphic Designer
- Hairdresser
- Historian
- Hotel Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Insurance Agent
- Interpreter
- Janitor
- Jeweler
- Journalist
- Judge
- Landscape Architect
- Lawyer
- Librarian
- Logistician
- Marketing Manager
- Mathematician
- Mechanic
- Meteorologist
- Midwife
- Model
- Musician
- Nurse
- Optician
- Painter
- Paramedic
- Park Ranger
- Personal Trainer
- Pharmacist
- Philosopher
- Photographer
- Physicist
- Physiotherapist
- Pilot
- Plumber
- Police Officer
- Politician
- Professor
- Programmer
- Psychologist
- Real Estate Agent
- Receptionist
- Researcher
- Salesperson
- Scientist
- Security Guard
- Social Worker
- Software Developer
- Statistician
- Surgeon
- Surveyor
- Tailor
- Taxi Driver
- Teacher
- Therapist
- Translator
- Travel Agent
- Tutor
- Veterinarian
- Waiter/Waitress
- Web Developer
- Welder
- Writer
- Zoologist
In addition to the above list of occupation vocabulary, the following sections explores more words and expressions related to jobs.
Job Application Terms
- Resume: A document summarizing a person’s education, work experience, skills, and accomplishments.
- Cover Letter: A letter sent with, and explaining the contents of, another document (typically a resume).
- Letter of Application: Similar to a cover letter; a letter sent to apply for a specific job.
- References: People who can vouch for your qualifications and character, typically previous employers or colleagues.
- Interview: A meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course.
- Portfolio: A collection of work samples that demonstrate your skills and experience.
- Application Form: A form that a potential employer requires candidates to complete to apply for a job.
- Job Posting: An advertisement for an open position within a company.
- Job Description: A detailed account of the responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required for a job.
- Screening: The process of evaluating candidates to determine if they are qualified for a job.
Employment Status Vocabulary
- Full-time: Working the standard number of hours defined by the employer, typically around 35-40 hours per week.
- Part-time: Working fewer hours than a full-time job, usually less than 35 hours per week.
- Freelance: Working for yourself, providing services to various clients without a long-term commitment to any of them.
- Temporary: Employed for a specific period or until a project is completed.
- Permanent: Employed on a long-term or indefinite basis.
- Internship: A temporary position, often without pay, that provides practical experience in a particular field.
- Contract: Working for a set period of time under a specific contract, often for a particular project.
- Self-employed: Running your own business or working for yourself instead of being employed by a company.
- Volunteer: Performing a job without financial compensation, often for a non-profit organization.
Workplace Words
- Office: A room or set of rooms where business, professional, or clerical activities are conducted.
- Cubicle: A small partitioned-off area in an office where an individual works.
- Boardroom: A room where the board of directors of a company meets.
- Conference Room: A room designated for meetings and conferences.
- Break Room: A room where employees can relax during their breaks.
- Reception: The area in a business where visitors are greeted.
- Desk: A piece of furniture with a flat top used for writing, reading, or working.
- Workspace: The area where an employee works, which may include a desk, chair, and computer.
- Meeting Room: A room used for meetings.
- Workstation: An area with equipment for one person to do their work, typically including a computer and a desk.
- Equipment: Tools and devices needed for a particular job, such as computers, printers, or machinery.
- Supplies: Consumable items used in an office, such as paper, pens, and ink.
- Open-plan Office: An office layout with few or no walls separating workspaces.
- Remote Work: Working from a location other than the employer’s office, often from home.
Things to Remember
1. For some jobs, it’s important to distinguish between the feminine and the masculine uses:
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| a policeman | a policewoman |
| a waiter | a waitress |
| an actor | an actress |
2. The indefinite article:
- “a” is used before a consonant sound:
Examples: a postman, a teacher… - “an” is used before a vowel sound:
Examples: an engineer, an actor…
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