Some employers believe that job applicants’ social skills are more important than their academic qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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many employers believe that social skills are more crucial than academic qualifications, others argue that academic performance should be the main focus in terms of selecting
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instead
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. The reasons why I agree with the former statement will be elaborated on in
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essay.
To begin
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with, it may
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sensible for some to claim that academic qualification should be a main consideration
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selecting
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applicants.
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is possibly because it
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a simple screening of an individual's efficiency level. To illustrate, many
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request certain
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of
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academic results from numerous standardized tests
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as IELTS,
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, and more in order to see if their performance
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the standard of the test result or not. They view that the better the score the applicant has, the smarter they are. Some
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might
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only the result rather than
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of
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internal staff.
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, I personally argue in favour of social skills seeing that
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benefit
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the company in several aspects, especially
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.
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in
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respect, there is
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those people who have social
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develop
a
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better
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with others
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and can
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help
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build
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a work environment. Take company,
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; they often
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out and
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. In conclusion,
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it is undeniable that academic qualifications
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important to screen the
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competent future employee, I am of the opinion that social skills in order to create a harmonized and
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enviroment
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environment
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relevant specific examples
Your essay would benefit from more specific examples to support your arguments. For instance, mentioning specific companies or roles where social skills are crucial could strengthen your points.
clear comprehensive ideas
There are a few grammatical errors and awkward phrasings, such as 'it may seems' instead of 'it may seem' and 'take company' instead of 'take a company.' Proofreading for these issues will improve your clarity.
logical structure
Your essay could be more coherent with smoother transitions between ideas. For example, using transitional phrases like 'Moreover,' or 'On the other hand,' can help guide the reader through your argument.
introduction conclusion present
Your introduction is clear and sets up the discussion well.
introduction conclusion present
You have a conclusion that summarizes your main points effectively.
complete response
Your essay includes a balanced discussion of both viewpoints, which is excellent for task achievement.

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Aim for between 260 to 290 words in writing task 2. This will ensure a concise essay and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 40 minutes to write the essay and you need around 10 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long essay in 30 minutes.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Interpersonal dynamics
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Networking
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Conflict resolution
  • Academic credentials
  • Technical expertise
  • Theoretical knowledge
  • Professional development
  • Career advancement
  • Specialization
  • Workplace harmony
  • Customer relations
  • Remote work
  • Digital communication
  • Job competency
  • Holistic assessment
  • Industry-specific skills
  • Work ethic
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