Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal questions such as their hobbies and interest, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Discuss both side and give your opinion.

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Some companies are questioning people about their hobbies and

interests

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, and whether they are married or single.

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that type of the

questions

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quite

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personal , but

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hand

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this

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information may be relevant and useful.

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essay will discuss both opinions. First of all, based on the employee`s

interests

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or relationship status, a company’s opinion could be biased. Especially female workers, whose rights are more often

disturbing

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by the reason married they are or not. Most

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the

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employers think that married

woman

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women

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not as able-bodied as

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single

one

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the

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women usually spend time with their family, dealing with pregnancy, children or their fiancé and are

percevied

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perceived

as not working properly.

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example

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about 60% of married women stay without

job

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a job

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being

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fired from their workplace

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other

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40% experience pressure at work.

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, if a person has

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interests

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interests

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that

suitable

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with

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the company’s theme they are more likely to be hired.

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Furthermore

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some employers are

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looking for certain

hobbie

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hobbies

on an employee’s resume that will positively affect on the working.

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, a worker with chess skills has a strategically structured mind and would be more concentrated on business planning. In conclusion, information about hobbies and

interests

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is relevant and useful for both sides, but the questions that

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on personal information are non-ethical. In my

opinion

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that type of questioning is too personal and sometimes can be biased by the company.

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Try to present a clearer position in your introduction and conclusion. Your opinion needs to be more firmly articulated throughout the essay.

coherence and cohesion

Use clearer topic sentences to help guide the reader through your argument in each paragraph. This makes it easier to follow your ideas.

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Provide more specific examples to strengthen your arguments. For instance, expanding on your examples about married women and their work experience would add weight to your points.

content

Your essay presents a balanced view of the topic and discusses both sides of the argument in a structured manner.

Your opinion

Don’t put your opinion unless you are asked to give it.

If the question asks what you think, you MUST give your opinion to get a good score.

Don’t leave your opinion until the conclusion.

Here are examples of instructions that require you to give your opinion:

...do you agree or disagree?...do you think...?...your opinion...?

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 5.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 5.0

Complete response

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

248 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

prospective employee
company culture
job performance
marital status
professional abilities
intrusive questions
biased hiring process
personal characteristics
unique professional skills
right to privacy
power imbalance
qualifications
compatibility
professional achievements

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Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal questions such as their hobbies and interest, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Discuss both side and give your opinion.

Your opinion

The crime rates now-a-days is decreasing compared to the past due to advance technology which can prevent and solve crime. Do you agree or disagree?

In the past, people stored knowledge in books. Nowadays, people store knowledge on the internet. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

It is often said that governments spend too much money on project to protect wildlife, while there are other problems that are more important? Do you agree or disagree?