commitment
ballanqaad
a promise or decision to do something
EXAMPLE: When I joined the class, I made a commitment to do online homework every day.
entry-level position
gelida-heerka-booska
the job with the least responsibity
EXAMPLE: I applied for an entry-level position. I will do my best and get a promotion.
field
qeyb
an area of study or activity
EXAMPLE: I'm not sure what I want to do for a living, but I want to work in the medical field.
fit into
ku habboon
make room for something
EXAMPLE: I want to improve my math skills, so I need to fit more MobyMax time into my schedule.
job opening
shaqo furid
an available job
EXAMPLE: I heard there was a job opening at Kohl's. I'm going to apply right away.
lead to
horseed u
to make something happen
EXAMPLE: Eating junk food and sweets can lead to health problems later.
schedule
jadwal
a plan with times and dates of when things will happen
EXAMPLE: My schedule is pretty full, but I always make time for my family.
exemption
ka dhaafid
special permission not to have to do something or pay something
EXAMPLE: Because I had so much experience as a nurse, I got an exemption for the basic classes. I did not have to take them.
graduate
qalin jabin
(noun) a person who completed their education successfully
EXAMPLE: My son is a high school graduate. He starts college in the fall.
responsibilities
mas'uuliyado
things that you have to take care of
EXAMPLE: I have many responsibilities at home. I have to do the grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning.
supervision
kormeerka
the activity of supervising someone or something
EXAMPLE: My son needs lots of supervision when he is doing his homework. If I don't watch him, he will leave his work and play video games.
tuition
bisha jaamacada
money you pay for your education
EXAMPLE: The tuition at the local college just increased. Now it is more expensive to attend there.
across the country
guud ahaan dalka
the whole country from the east coast to the west coast
EXAMPLE: There are job openings for nurses across the country. Every state needs more nurses!
advance your career
hormari xirfad shaqadaada
move up in your career, getting more responsibility and higher pay
EXAMPLE: I want to advance in my career, so I am going to take some classes this summer at the university. Then I will be ready for a promotion at work!
background
asalka
a person's education and experience
EXAMPLE: It was easy for me to become a home health aide here in the U.S. because of my background. In my home country, I was a nurse!
demand for
dalbasho
a need for
EXAMPLE: There was a high demand for nurses, so it was easy to get a job right away when I got my degree.
disabled
naafo ah
having an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult to do things that other people do
EXAMPLE: After the car accident, he was disabled. He could no longer walk and needed to use a wheel chair.