Cambridge 19 (General Training) | Test 3 | Section 2

What to do if you are made redundant

Don’t rush into applying for any or every job that comes up. Take stock of what you have to offer, what you want to do, and carry out in-depth research to find out what employers are actually looking for. Talk to people in your target industry for career advice and information. This information will be invaluable in helping you identify potential employers.

rush into something (phrasal verb)

If you rush into something such as a job, you start doing it without having really decided if it is the right thing to do or having considered the best way to do it.

e.g., I wouldn't rush into any deal like that with him, if I were you—you don't know this guy too well, so who's to say he won't screw you over?

take stock (of something) (idiom)

to examine a situation carefully

e.g., After the storm homeowners came out to take stock of the damage.

invaluable (adjective)

/ɪnˈvæl.jə.bəl/

extremely useful

e.g., The new job will provide you with invaluable experience.