Big salary is much more important than job satisfaction.

 If you had to choose between a satisfying job and a well-paid one, which would you
choose?
Unemployment is one of the biggest problems of contemporary society.

people over 65 should be made to retire.

women and men should be paid the same for the same job.
Education is more important than experience when it comes to building good career skills.

volunteer work is significant in building good career knowledge.

Most teenagers should be workaholic to build promising future
The husband should always be the breadwinner

Some people hesitate between getting a job and starting their own business. While the idea of not
having a boss and working on one's own schedule may sound tempting, financial risks and stress
sometimes outweigh these advantages.
In your opinion what are the pros and cons of working in a company?
women are good bosses than men

Many people think that to become a successful specialist it's better to choose a career early in life
and never change it later.
Some people say that teenagers should work part-time and earn money. This way they will learn
basic lessons about work and become more disciplined. Others argue that teenagers shouldn't
sacrifice their rest and after-school activities to work.
The job:

 What are some jobs that you think would be boring?

 What are some jobs that you think would be fun?
 What are some questions that are frequently asked in a job interview?

The employer

What qualities do you think the boss should have?

When do you think that a boss should give a large pay raise?
I am going to state some qualities about the boss, tell me if it’s prerequisite or not and why?

Level-headed

1. Having a clear vision

2. Knowing how to execute the vision

3. Supportive

4. Decisive

5. Is available for employees

6. Shares relevant information

7. Cares about the well-being of staff

8. Respects employees

9. Empowers staff

10. Regularly praises staff on a job well done

11. Does not micro-manage

12. Listens to employees

The employee:

What is the best age to start a job?

And what is the best age to retire?

What do you think you will do after you retire?

o How much money do you think you need to retire with your lifestyle?

 Is it ok to work overtime?
 o I people work overtime; do you think that they have to get paid more for overtime
work?
o

Colleagues:

What’s the best way for coworkers to get on well during the working time?

What’s the best way possible to settle a dispute between workers?

Can you describe some of the people that you work with?

the workplace:

 What do you think should the company do to have a well-managed environment?

 What is important to maintain a safe environment in workplace?

More questions:

 Name three occupations that you could do.

o Name three occupations that you could never do?

What job would you most like to have, if social/cultural boundaries did not apply?
 What three adjectives would describe yourself as a worker?
 When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
 Would you rather be a doctor or a banker?
 Would you rather work inside or outside?
 Would you rather be a doctor or a banker?
 Would you rather work inside or outside?

 What job would you most like to do?

 What are the names of some of the people with that job?
 Do you personally know any one with that job?
 How long do you plan to keep it for?
 When do plan to retire?
 What other fields or work will that job make you qualified for?
 What are the work details of that job; what will be your duties at that job?
 What steps are required from you to become a/an...?
 So, how long before fore you become a/an...; at what ages will you both start and finish
this/each job/career?
 What do you hope to spiritually gain from that job?
 What do you wish to physically gain; what kind of things would you like to buy with
your money?
 How much money do you need to make to fulfill you dreams and desires?
 If money weren't a problem for you, which job would you prefer to have?
 How does money affect your decisions?
 How do your wants and desires affect your career options and goals?
 How many years of schooling would you prefer to have?
 Can you improve on the way things are now being done in the field you choose?
 Which college courses are needed for you to be the very best in your field?
 Which college courses are required for you dream job?
 What other courses do you need to take so you can pursue your hobbies and personal
interests?
 Which of the classes mentioned above are you giving the highest priority? Why?
 Who is the breadwinner (provider) in your family?
 Who makes the most money in your family? (This may not be a "polite" question to ask.)
 Is it common for people from your country to have one job for life?
 Do you see any unfair labour practices in your country's workforce?
 Do you have an after-school job?
 Would you like to have a management position?
 What are the pros and cons of being a manager?
 What are the qualities a good boss should have?
 What is a fair wage for the skills you have?
 Are there any jobs which can only be done by one gender?
o If so, what are they?

o What are some jobs that some people think only one gender can do, but can be
done by either gender?
 What should you not do during a job interview?
 Who would you hire a employee with a lot of experience or an employee with a lot of
education?
 Have you ever worked?
 Getting a Job
o What is the difference between work and a job?

o Do you have a job?

o How did you get it?

o Did you have to go to university to get it?

o What is the name of your job?

o Is it a popular job?
 o Is it a job mainly for men, or for women?

o Did you need any special training to get your job?

 What type of special training did you need?

 How long and where was the training?
o Is it an indoor, or outdoor job?

o Which do you think most people prefer, indoor or outdoor jobs?

o Does your job pay a good salary?

o What are the advantages and disadvantages to your job?

o Which do you think are some of the more demanding jobs?

 Which are the least demanding jobs?

o Which jobs are badly paid?

 Which jobs are over-paid?

o Which job are more popular than others, and why?

o Is your job competitive?

o What about promotions?

o Is it too competitive?

o How is your relationship with your co-workers?

o Why would I choose you instead of the 50 others wanting this position?

 These were submitted as possible job interview questions.

o What degrees do you have?

o How much experience do you have?

o Where have you worked?

o Why did you choose this employment?

o How much would you like to earn?

o Have you ever worked in this field?

o Where would you like to work? Why?

o Why do you find your job interesting?