Employment and job market (Medium) Quiz Home › IELTS › IELTS English Vocabulary › Employment and job market (Medium) 📝 IELTS – English Vocabulary – Employment and job market – Medium 20 questions · 15 min timer · Explanations included · Free 1. What does 'downsizing' mean in a corporate context? Hiring more temporary workers. Expanding the company's operations. Reducing the number of employees to cut costs. Increasing employee salaries to improve morale. None Show Hint Downsizing refers to reducing the number of employees to cut costs or improve efficiency. Option A is about expansion, option C involves salary increases, and option D refers to hiring temporary workers. 2. What is meant by 'job shadowing'? Working part-time in a different department. Training new employees in their roles. Taking on additional responsibilities in a current job. Observing a professional to understand their job role better. None Show Hint Job shadowing involves observing a professional to understand their job role better, often used as a learning tool. Option B is about increased responsibilities, option C involves working in another department, and option D is about training others. Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Click Submit to see your final score! Previous Start Quiz Next Time's up