Learning English For Work Office English: Describing your job
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Mar 30, 2026 They unpack why job titles can confuse and how jargon obscures real duties. Practical tips on describing your role, responsibilities and who you work with. When to tell colleagues how and when to contact you. Ways to explain your work simply to friends and more formally at conferences. Advice on framing career changes and transferable skills.
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Describe What You Actually Do
- Do describe what you do rather than just your job title when talking to colleagues.
- Use phrases like I look after sales or I handle client complaints to show responsibility and daily tasks.
Explain Your Place In The Organisation
- Do explain how your role connects to others and who you report to inside the organisation.
- Say I work a lot with X department or I report to Y so colleagues can map your role quickly.
Tell Colleagues When To Contact You
- Tell people when they should contact you and in which situations you'll interact.
- Use lines like If you ever have any questions about this element, you should email me to set clear boundaries.