Describe an interesting/well-paid job you would like to do in the future
You should say:
- what job it is;
- what qualities are required for this job;
- what you would need to learn to get this job;
- And explain why you would like to do this job.
Band 9 Model Answer
It’s difficult to predict the future as to what job will dominate the labor market but I’m pretty sure that teaching English as a foreign language can be one of the hottest professions in the upcoming years. And, to be honest. I’m working hard on improving my English teaching skills to prepare myself properly for this golden opportunity.
Teaching English requires patience and perseverance and if you’re an impetuous and bad-tempered person, then this noble profession is not cut out for you. In this job, I will have to get exposed to people of different educational and cultural backgrounds! some of them might be too stubborn to be a good listener or simply they’re too lazy to acquire any knowledge. The two qualities I have mentioned is my strong suit. Actually, I have been employed as a teaching assistant and somehow learnt about the art of imparting knowledge find encourage students to actively participate in the lessons without being fed up with teachers’ lectures. On top of that, although I’m a bit impulsive and strict with the students, I think this characteristic can be tackled over time and that being not too lenient with the students means I care for them pretty much, doesn’t it?
At the moment, teaching social subjects like Literature or History admittedly doesn’t guarantee a lucrative income. Yet it’s not the same for English as it’s an international language and is a prerequisite for international students or those working in multinational corporations. So, I speculate that in the foreseeable future, the job as an English teacher will promise a bright future.
QUESTIONS FOR PART 3
What kinds of jobs are well-paid in your country?
As in other nations, how high a person’s salary is determined by their time and efforts. It is not unrealistic that doctors or CEOs of certain corporations receive significantly higher incomes compared to other professions because they have to spend years honing their skills and accumulating hand-on experience before practicing their career. Besides, celebrities like MCs or comedians also have a y handsome Salary since they contribute greatly to our lives. Just imagine how life would be if there are no comedy shows or reality programmes.
What kinds of jobs are poorly-paid in your country?
Obviously, manual workers receive the lowest income in my country: they work hard physically but with no good pay. Some of these occupations don’t require much brain work and usually include factory workers, street cleaners or caretakers. Somehow: it is proportional to the efforts and time they spend when they were young
Do people who have different levels of income feel happy about how much they earn?
This is a fascinating question, really. The discrepancy in income levels generally reflects the degree of happiness a person may feel. This is due to the fact that when people have the means, they can easily afford high-quality services and enjoy their life better. They can go to the cinema with their buddies to watch a blockbuster or hang out at some coffee shops. These things make people satisfied in life. On the contrary, if people can’t take their mind off stuff like how’ to earn a living to support their family financially, definitely they sense no happiness in this life.
What do you think employers (or supervisors) can do to help motivate their employees to perform better at work, besides giving them a pay raise?
There is a number of ways that bosses or supervisors can adopt to raise their employees morale and enhance the overall work productivity apart from offering them higher salary. I guess the most effective approach would be for companies to organize annual excursions so that their workers can socialize with one another and cultivate team spirit while they can escape from the stress for a while. The second one is that more a flexible working schedule should be brought in as this would allow workers to have more quality family time and a worry free set of mind at work.
Do you think it is good to change jobs frequently?
If I have to choose, the answer would be no. Instead of job-hopping on a frequent basis, it would be better if we reflect on our interests or make greater efforts and determination in what we are doing. This helps US to have an overall picture of our genuine abilities and better adapt to an environment for longer stay. Another plus point is the promotion prospects are more promising if we set our heart on staying at the same place because the more we work, the more hands-on experience we gain. This makes US qualified for a pay rise or a good promotion
Why do people sometimes become bored with their job?
There are many factors that make people lose their enthusiasm in the workplace. The first explanation for this is that some staff members don’t have a stimulating work environment or may lack support from their superiors. As a consequence of this, going to work only means getting up early and rushing to the workplace to them. The second reason worth mentioning is that employees are not fully satisfied with the pay and many of them will have a hard time affording what they gravel or pay for their children’s education. So, this boredom and worry will force workers to move to other companies with a more decent income to meet their daily needs.
Why do many young adults keep changing their jobs?
There are a couple of reasons explaining why the youths today are constantly moving to different places of world. The main cause is not enough income. As many companies give a low pay but require them to work harder, young people have no choice but quit their current Job mid look for other positions that can give them some sense of satisfaction. Another reason for job-hopping is that some people can’t find a suitable work environment and try different workplaces to find out their own interests, which is really important for long-term commitment
Would you like to apply for challenging jobs or common jobs?
Personally speaking, I would love to take up the challenge and see where my limit lies. As I’m quite an adventurous person and willing to take risks! I will definitely choose challenging position. By working in an environment that I haven’t got used to yet. I can explore my potential and see my strengths and weaknesses. For example, as an officer, I wanna try higher position to test my management ability and sec what I need to improve in the future