CHỮA ĐỀ THI THẬT BAND 8.0+ IELTS WRITING TASK 2 NGÀY 16/3/2024

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Written by: IELTS I-Ready, 18/3/2024

Marked by: Ex-BC Examiner

(IELTS Academic – 16/3/2024)

Question: People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

ANSWER:

Many affirm that selecting and adhering to an early career choice leads to greater job satisfaction than frequently changing occupations. While I acknowledge the merits of a focused professional journey, I mostly disagree with this assertion, based on an advocacy for the benefits of flexibility and adaptability in one’s career. 

Admittedly, those who devote themselves to a single career path are poised to cultivate profound expertise within their chosen domain. Indeed, by channelling a sole vocational avenue, they can dedicate extensive time and effort to acquire the advanced knowledge of the profession, which will eventually equip them with a more comprehensive understanding and skills. Consequently, this specialization can lead to higher levels of competency, potentially translating to a satisfied working life.

However, there are challenges of a rigid career path in the face of unpredictable market changes. Specifically, when external forces render a profession vulnerable or obsolete, those with a narrow focus may find themselves without recourse. For example, the hospitality industry faced shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, which confronted workers with severe employment challenges, since they had not diversified their skill sets and found it difficult to navigate during such circumstances. 

Furthermore,  career dynamism is more likely to yield a satisfying work life. This approach not only fosters the accumulation of a diverse array of competencies but also enhances one’s adaptability to the multifaceted demands of the contemporary workforce. This flexibility can result in a more fulfilling career that keeps pace with personal evolution, as well as societal and economic milieux. 

In conclusion, I somewhat disagree that a set career path will result in a fulfilling life as although dedicating oneself to a singular career path may assist individuals in accumulating extensive knowledge of a profession, this can hinder capabilities to adapt in the ever-shifting employment landscape. Conversely, frequent job change fosters workers with a broad skill set to various working environments. Hence, career satisfaction may not solely be about longevity in a given path, but also about the capacity for resilience and growth in the face of industry-wide vicissitudes.  (324 words)

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