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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 Application Videos - A Checklist

Take a look at the post Job Application V ideos - The Basics before reading this checklist, otherwise it won't make any sense. Simply copy -paste and print th is onto a sheet of paper so you can get your thoughts down and check off the items on the list as you prepare your video. Teachers who are pla nning to carry out th e whole activity with younger stude nts, have so mething they can g ive them to work with as they prepare their videos.  
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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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Job Interview Questions: How to Prepare

Applying for a job in any field either for the first time or the umpteenth time is always nerve-wracking. Stepping inside that office, with that assessor sitting across a desk or waiting comfortably in an armchair while you've been on tenterhooks since the call was made to appear for the interview, is a crucial moment for any applicant and like any other crucial moment, preparation is required to make those tenterhooks seem less painful. Preparing Getting ready for a job interview means four things:
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