The graph below shows the percentage of self-employed workers of the total workforce in five countries in 1998 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Every year, someone in the company where you work is chosen as best employee. Your manager has asked staff members to make suggestions about who should be chosen this year.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• Identify a colleague who you think should be best employee
• Explain what the job of this colleague involve.
• Give reasons why the colleague should be chosen as best employee.
Many companies are strongly against having personal relationships in the workplace and impose strict policies against it. For example, an individual who involves an manufacturing company,if the place atmosphere is not good such the boss always rude with employees , and working hours Do you agree or disagree with this practice?,
Today, many employees work remotely from home instead of working at the office. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this for employees and employers?
The charts show the proportion of male and female employees in different job categories in an engineering company in 2005 and in 2015.
The graph below shows unemployed rate in labour farse 9 countries (Ireland, Poland, Italy, Canda, The UK, Germany, The USA, Australia and Japan) in 1994 and 2004
The bar chart below shows the number of employees from the European Union in the United States (1999).
People are working for long hours than before, this leads to a stressful life ahead. what are the reasons for it? what employers can do to handle the situation?
A friend has offered you some work in his company. You are currently employed and not able to start for three months.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal informations such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. some people say that this information may be relevant and useful, others disagree. discuss both views and include your opinion.
the table below shows how the UK unemployed spent thelr timelastyear, the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake. Regadless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university ?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You would like to be work in a different city to be closer to your family.
Write a letter to your employer to request a transfer to another office. In the letter:
– Explain why you would like to move
– Request that your employer place you in a specific city
– Request that it be completed by a certain date
Write at least 150 words.
Some employers are giving more value on hiring people with good social skills apart from good qualifications. Do you agree or disagree that social skills are just as crucial as good qualifications for success at work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the graphs below show the percentage of men and women aged 60-64 who were employed in four countries in 1970 and 2000.summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feartures and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart depicts England,Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in terms of the proportion of women who were unemployed in the United Kingdom over a 2-year timescale spanning from 2013 to 2014 Broadly, the unemployment rate in Scotland registered upward trends, while that of England,Wales and Northern Ireland experienced completely opposite trajectories. England,notably, was by far the most widespread in the percentage of unemployed females in 2013 From the outset in 2013, the popularity of females who were without jobs in England was highest, accounting for 6,8%, which was 0,7% higher than that of Scotland. Thereafter, there was a slight decline to 6,5 in the prevalence of female unemployment in England in 2014, whilst the figure for Scotland exhibited an increase to 6,7% at the same time Commencing from 2013, 5.6% of females who did not have work originated from Northern Ireland, compared to 5,4% of Wales in the initial year, but then both countries decreased, with 4,6% and 5,0% in 2014 respectively.
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even during the holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
Directors of large organizations earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees do. Some people think it is necessary, but others are of the opinion that it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
Many companies offer their employees the opportunity to work from home. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working from home for the company. And give your own opinion.
Employeers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal infromation, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree.
Discuss the both viesw and giver you own opinion?
In the modern world, many employees lack soft skill such as communication and working in the teams. What are the main causes of this problem? What are the effects of the lack of such skills?
Some people say it is better to be unemployed than work in a job you dislike? Do you agree or disagree
Nowadays people work too hard. What are the reasons for this? What should employers do to prevent employees from over-working?
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a universityshould be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer.What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
Nowadays ( these days), many ( plenty ) people choose \ing ( decide) to be\ing self-employed (freelance), rather than to work\ing for a company or organisation. why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
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You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work. Write a letter to your employer.
In your letter:
explain why you want to take time off work
give details of how long you will be away
suggest how you will make up for the lost tim
Some organisations believe that their employees should dress smartly. Others value quality of work above appearance. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
Some people believe older employees are more useful to a company. Others believe that younger employees are more useful in modern world. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Social media sites have allowed individuals to connect with each other, share their experiences, and express their opinions. However, possible employers can also access these pages when making a hiring decision. Do you think information shared on a social media site should be taken into account when hiring people?
Many people today find it difficult to balance the demands of their work and personal life. What are the causes of this situation, and what can individuals and employers do to reduce the problem? You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Recently you have travelled by plane and during the journey you had an issue with one of airline employee. Write a letter to the company manager and say
Give details of your flight
Discuss the issue you have encountered
What do you expect the nature to do
Nowadays, many people have to work longer time, and they feel more stressful than before. What are the reasons? What can employees do to make their life easier?
the table below gives information about the percentage of workforce employed in six industries between 1989 and 2009.
The graph shows how employerer free time activity was passed enjoyab
Some people believe that large companies should pay their chief executive officers (CEOs) significantly higher salaries than other employees. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Your office building dosen't have parking available.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
- Explain the problem
- Sugget a soultion
- Say why parking will benefit all employees
Q- some people believe that having interviews is the best way to find new employees for companies. Other says that there are better alternative ways to appoint employees. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
Part 1
You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter:
- explain your situation
- describe your problems
- tell him/her when you think you can start
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Today a lot of different cultures and ethnic groups live together in one country. Why is this so and do you think this is a positive or negative development? Universities should provide students with the skills they will require in order to succeed at their future jobs. How far do you agree or disagree with the above opinion? What are some of the job skills that employers look for in new employees?
At an event you attended recently, you met an employee of a company you would like to work at. You talked to her and she suggested that you should contact her if you needed any help with your job application.
Write a letter to this employee. In your letter:
1. remind her how you met and ask for some help
2. tell her what kind of job you are interested in
3. ask her about the company's job application process
The youth in many countries are unemployed and unskilled, while at he same time, the military service are in need of people. compulsory military service is beneficial and neccessary. To what extent do you agree or disagreeThe youth in many countries are
At some jobs, employees are allowed to listen to music while they work. What is your opinion of this? Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
Some people prefer to be self-employed, whereas others like working for companies or institutions. Discuss the advantage and disadvantages of both approaches. which do you think is a better approach?
Nowdays, many people have to work longer time, and they feel more stressful than before. What are the reasons? What can employers do to make their life easier?
You are working in a company. You would like to join a training course related to your work. Write a letter to your employer, in your letter
- describe what course you would like to do
- how this course might help in your work
- suggest a suitable time for you to do this course.
The table shows the number of employees and factories producing silk in England and Wales from 1851 to 1901. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In spite of many advance women have made in education and employement they will be disadvantage when it came to pay and promotion. What is the main causes and give a solution.
Employees sometime ask people applying for jobs for personal information such as their hobbies and interest and whether they are married or single.Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful while other disagree.To what extent do you agree.
the charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age group and the amount of support they received from the employers.
The chart below shows the proportion of staff employed by age in the public sector in the UK in 2015 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.