IELTS Writing Correction Service /
Writing Samples /
Band 7.5

In today's job market, it is far more important to have practical skills than theoretical knowledge. In the future job applicants may not need any formal qualifcations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

#job #market #skills #future #applicants #qualifcations
It is true that when applying for a
job
, potential candidates with practical skills are valued more than those with only academic qualifications. While I admit that in some cases, experience may come before theoretical
knowledge
, I do not agree with those who claim that there will not be a need for formal qualifications in the
future
. Some people speculate that in the
future
, employers are more likely to overlook candidates’ academic background, not requiring any formal
degree
. Their strongest argument is that most jobs in the
future
 will be computerized, requiring IT skills from potential employees. It is true that even today when applying for IT-related jobs, candidates’ practical skills and previous work experience are valued higher than their formal qualifications.
However
,
this
 is not always the case, especially with high-profile IT companies. Most silicon valley technology giants
such
 as Google and Facebook still recognize the importance of academic excellence, requiring
job
 applicants to have a formal
degree
 from top schools in the field. It is
also
 argued that given the popularity of a university
degree
, most
job
 applicants are on a level playing field.
Therefore
,
future
 employers are predicted to show preference for practical skills over theoretical
knowledge
.
Nevertheless
, in my opinion, for blue-collar jobs, formal qualifications will always remain a minimum requirement, and practical skills will be considered only when the minimum requirements are met.
Moreover
, it is undeniable that there are some professions that one cannot do away with a university
degree
. Take, doctors,
for example
. Without the necessary background
knowledge
 and theory, one cannot apply for a
job
 in
this
 field. In conclusion, while some people feel, given the nature of some professions,
future
 employers may not require an academic
degree
, I still believe that having theoretical
knowledge
 will remain a fundamental requirement for most blue-collar jobs.
Submitted by bkmirahmedov on

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Include an introduction and conclusion

A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

  • Summary
  • Restatement of thesis
  • Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • To summarize
  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general

Discover more tips in The Ultimate Guide to Get a Target Band Score of 7+ »— a book that's free for 🚀 Premium users.

What to do next:
Look at other essays: