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C2 Sample Essay 39 (School or family shapes one's personality)

In the minds of ESL exam candidates, e ssay writing is one of the most daunting tasks they are required to complete, regardless of the level of the exam, the administering body or the ease with which they themselves use the language. The same applies to students who are asked to write an essay by their teachers at school.  In the previous sample essays posted on the blog, the main point I stress is the need to become acquainted with this form of writing (as opposed to writing a letter, review or report, for instance), to get a feel of what authorial voice is and how to organize and progressively express the arguments you wish to make in a coherent manner.  Unfortunately, the best way to prepare for exam writing or learn how to write good essays for school is to read as many essays from as many sources as possible, then write as
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C2 Sample Essay 37 (Careers and further education)

Writing at C2 level (Proficient User) on English language examinations is the same no matter the awarding body when it comes to writing essays. If you are a candidate giving an exam in English (IELTS, CPE, ECPE, CELP, LRN, ESB, TOEFL), make sure you read my earlier post What do I do with the sample writing found on this blog? to get the most out of the sample essays provided on Argute Legacy .   The topic of this essay is to discuss single versus multiple careers in addition to further education (how the former is becoming "old-fashioned"). If you are not taking an exam but need to discuss this topic, then read on and note down what you deem useful. If you intend to use this essay as part of an assignment, remember to paraphrase so as not to plagiarize.
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Job Interview Questions 5

Before you work on these questions, read Job Interview Questions: How to Prepare  This is the fifth set of questions. Work through each question carefully. The space provided between questions is there so you can note down what you think you should include in your answer.
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Job Interview Questions 4

Before you work on these questions, read Job Interview Questions: How to Prepare  This is the fourth set of questions. Work through each question carefully. The space provided between questions is there so you can note down what you think you should include in your answer.
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Job Interview Questions 3

Before you work on these questions, read Job Interview Questions: How to Prepare  This is the third set of questions. Work through each question carefully. The space provided between questions is there so you can note down what you think you should include in your answer.
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Job Interview Questions 2

Before you work on these questions, read Job Interview Questions: How to Prepare  This is the second set of questions. Work through each question carefully. The space provided between questions is there so you can note down what you think you should include in your answer.
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Job Interview Questions 1

Before you work on these questions, read Job Interview Questions: How to Prepare  This is the first set of questions. Work through each question carefully. The space provided between questions is there so you can note down what you think you should include in your answer.  Once you go over the whole list on this page, practice answering once more after you have studied your notes.  If you are satisfied with your answers, move on to the next set of questions here .  
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Choosing a Course of Studies and University

I’m a high school graduate and I don’t know what career I want to follow or what university to go to Many students reach that crucial stage in their lives when they have to decide what career path to follow, where to study and how to choose what’s best for them and their future.  And they're stuck. Even though they've done well in all their classes throughout high school, no particular subject has 'clicked' with them or they with it. In other words, they have absolutely no idea what career path they want to follow, what they'd like to study and where to go and study that thing they have absolutely no idea about yet. Well, here’s a quick checklist to follow that ought to help you narrow down your options and set you on a path towards tertiary education.
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