IELTS Writing Task 2: Work & Career Essay Questions
Work questions are where personal experience pays off most directly, because nearly every candidate has some: job satisfaction versus salary, changing careers, remote work, whether long hours are ever worth it. Examiners can tell a real workplace detail from a manufactured one instantly. This chapter lists the current work and career questions and the essay types they favour — heavily opinion and discussion.
How this topic is examined
13 questions in the current bank fall under this chapter, split by essay type:
- Opinion (agree/disagree)7
- Advantages & disadvantages4
- Discussion (both views)2
High-frequency subtopics
Chapters are too broad to prepare directly — the working unit is the subtopic. These are the subtopics this chapter's questions cluster around:
- job satisfaction
- workplace stress
- stress reduction
- women in the workforce
- economic independence for women
- gender equality in the workplace
- work-life balance challenges
- benefits of social networking
- teamwork efficiency
- teamwork challenges
job satisfaction factors
Free taste — one subtopic's idea bank- Good income is crucial for job satisfaction as it addresses basic needs and elevates lifestyle.
- A sense of achievement derived from higher salaries makes employees feel valued and recognized.
- Job security and comprehensive benefits contribute significantly to employee well-being and loyalty.
Three of the idea sentences behind this subtopic. Inside the app, every subtopic in this chapter comes with a full idea bank and collocations, rebuilt around your own experience.
Questions in this chapter
Current questions in this chapter with free sample essays:
- In many countries, more and more people are choosing to change their jobs frequently. Why do you think this is happening…
- Many businesses regularly bring out new versions of their products, encouraging customers to replace their old items wit…
- Many people believe that salary is the most important factor when choosing a job. Do the advantages outweigh the disadva…
- People who stay in the same job their whole lives are usually happier in their careers than those who change jobs often.…
- Some businesses are now hiring more and more older employees. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
- Some people believe that being able to compete with others for career progression is more important. Others believe that…
- Some people believe that employers should only care about the quality of their employees' work, not what they wear. To w…
- Some people believe that museums and art galleries should focus on displaying local works rather than international art…
- Some people believe that only governments, and not private companies, should be responsible for scientific research. To…
- Some people believe that the only reason individuals work hard at their jobs is to earn money. To what extent do you agr…
- Some people think that because the world needs more oil and gas, companies should explore for these fuels in remote, unt…
- Some people think that face-to-face business meetings have more benefits than drawbacks. Do the advantages outweigh the…
- Some people think that it is better to live and work in a foreign country, while others believe it is better to stay in…