When employers choose the best person for a job they should consider personal qualities, rather than qualifications and experience. To what extent do your agree or disagree?
some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holidays. does this devolopment have more advantages than disadvantages?
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holiday. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages ?
Most employers nowadays put increasing emphasis on social skills. Some people believe that social skills are important in adddition to good qualification for job success. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 univer¬sity should 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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own know¬ledge or experience.
last year you attended an intensive English course at the Darwin College of English . Your new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports and assignments as quickly as possible .
Write a letter to the principal of the college and request him to send the copies of the required documents As you have lost the original documents.
Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional Contribution to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on the others. To what extent is this type of management effective ? Are there better ways to encourage employees to work hard?
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 think that it is important to provide their employees with physical fitness facilities such as gym memberships, while others consider it a waste of resources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think employers should not care about the way their employees dress, but the quality at work. To what extent you agree or disagree?
In some countries, employees are generally given two weeks of paid vacation time each year. In other countries, employees are given four or six weeks of paid vacation time. Considering the needs of both employee and employer, what do you think is a reasonable amount of paid vacation time for employees to have?
Nowadays, many people have to work longer hours, and they feel more stressed out than before. What are the reasons for stress at the workplace? What can employers do to make their employees’ life easier?
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, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main fuction of a university?
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workspace. Others think that the true function of a university should 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?
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.
Remind your employer what the course was about Explain why the course was useful to you in your work Suggest why the course may not be suitable for some of your other colleagues
Universities should provide students with the skills they will require in order to succeed at their future jobs. To what extrnt do you agree or disagree with the above opinion? What are the some of the job skills employers look for new employees.
The charts show survey results concerning why MBA graduates did their degree and employers’ reasons for hiring them
Many employers find that their new employees lack sufficient interpersonal skills such as lack of ability to work with colleagues as a team. What are the causes? Can you suggest some possible solution
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?
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information,such as theirhobbies and interests,and whether they are married or single.Some people say that thisinformation may be relevant and useful.Others disagree.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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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
Employers sometimes ask people applying for job for personal information such as their hobbies and interests and weather they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be useful and relevant. Other disagree. Discuss both this views and give your opinion.
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holidays. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You have just finished your master’s degree and need to leave your current part-time job to search for full-time employment.
Write a letter to your current employer. In your letter
•explain why you will not pursue a full-time job in his/her company
•say why you’ve enjoyed working for him/her
•tell him/her how much longer you will continue to work for him/her.
Nowadays, many people find it difficult to balance their work and personal lives. What are the reasons for this? What can employers do to help employees achieve a better work-life balance?
Most employers do job interviews before offering position to a person. Do you think it is the best way to do it or are there other alternatives . What is the best way to choosing a employee in your opinion.
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main jeatures, and make comparisons where relevant.
Employers should give their staff at least a 4-week holiday a year to help employees perform better in their jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many jobs are more stressful and the working day is longer. What are the reasons for this? What can employers do to help employees?
Young people are often the first to suffer when job opportunities are scarce. In which ways does age affect employment opportunities ? how might employers deal with the issue fairly ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience .
Write a letter to your former employer to ask him/her for a reference letter to give to your new employer. In your letter
– Remind him/her about what you were doing in the company.
– Tell him/her about the responsibilities in your new job.
– Ask him/her for a reference letter.
ou 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 time
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
In some countries employees are generally given two weeks of paid vacation time each year. In other countries employers are given four or six weeks of paid vacation time. Considering the need of both employee and employer, what do you think is a reasonable amount of paid vacation time for employees to have? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Employers should give their staff at least a 4- week holiday a year to make employees better at their jobs. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Assignment 2
It has been suggested by some people that employees should be remunerated on the extent of their input and output. In my opinion, I totally agree that people should be paid on how much they produce and sell because that will increase their level of diligence and productivity.
To start with, most of the 21st century youths wants free money and wants to be rich without working for it. But, if there is a realisation that the money will be earned based on the amount of goods and services being produced, people will be more diligent and work hard. In addition, there will also be an increase in the productivity of the employer. This is because more production will bring more sales and more sales will bring more profit to the company.
Furthermore, there will be a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction on the part of the workers because they are working for their pay. Moreso, it will teach the workers to be prudent in their spending because the money was earned under their sweat. In fact, more people will be encouraged to save for the rainy days. For example, there was a research done by the youth empowerment scheme which relates to being paid as you work and about 75% of the workers were in support of getting paid based on the work done.
In conclusion, the best way to motivate people and encourage diligence is to pay them based on how much they produce and sell.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and intrests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this infomation may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You have been offered a scholarship for obtaining a distance Master's degree through distance learning at a prestigious university. One of the requirements is to take a test on site once a month.
Write a letter to your current employer.In your letter:
• Share the news.
• Explain how this will be helpful.
• Ask for permission to be absent.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………..,
Some people believe that "Employers should not be concerned about the way their employees dress, but the quality of their work". To what extent do you agree or disagree to this belief?
Many employees are able to work at home due to modern technology. Some people claim that it can benefit only the workers, not the employers. Is it a positive or negative development?
You are working in a company and you have decided to leave your current employment. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter:
Explain why you are leaving.
Explain why you have decided to leave your company.
Tell your employer what you plan to do after leaving your present employment.
Employers somtimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information. Such as their habbies and interests, and whether thay are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many employees may work at home with the modern technology. Some people claim that it can benefit only the workers, not the employers. Do you agree or disagree?
Recently your employer offered some employees to do some work directly from home.Write a letter to your manger requesting the same arrangement.
You should say Why do you want to work from home?
Why would it be beneficial for the company and yourself?
Suggest a suitable arrangement for you to work from home.
Many employees may work at home with modern technology. Some people claim that it benefits only the workers, but not the employers. Do you agree or disagree?
You have decided to leave your current employment. Write a letter to your employer. Include the following in your letter:
– Explain why you are writing
– Explain why you have decided to leave the company
– Tell your employer what you plan to do after leaving your present employment
Some employers offer their employees subsidized memberships of gyms and sport clubs, believing that this will make their staff healthier and more effective at work, other employers see no benefit in doing so. Discuss both views and present your opinion.
You would like to work in a different city to be closer to your family
. Write a letter to your employer to request a transfer to another office.
Explain why you would like to moveRequest that your employer place you in a specific city.
Request that it be completed by a certain date.
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
you recently attended a training course for your work. Your employer has asked you for your feedback on the training course.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
remind your employer what the course was about
explain why the course was useful to you in your work
suggest why the course may not be suitable for some of your other colleages