CAE Speaking Part 3 (Collaborative Task) samples and useful phrases and ideas for your answers. If you are unsure what should CAE Speaking Part 3 answers have, check this explanation. You can save it in PDF or print using the button at the bottom.
#1. Advantages and disadvantages of different occupations
Extra question: which of the occupations is more attractive to younger people?
CAE Speaking Part 3 Useful Phrases
Self-employment | Work at big corporations | Work at small companies | Volunteering | Part-time job |
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+ Being your own boss + Freedom of decision-making + Getting all the money you make – Less security / Uncertainty – Have to look for work and clients on your own | + Competitive salary + Great career prospects/opportunities + Social benefits + Various perks, i.e. free lunches or quarterly bonuses – High workload – Working overtime – Feeling of detachment | + More direct interaction with your employer + More flexibility with your working hours and vacations + Can negotiate a pay rise easier – Little to no room for growth – A degree of financial uncertainty in poor economic climate | + The joy of helping others unconditionally + Making a difference + Exposing yourself to new experiences + Different angle of things – No monetary compensation – Work can be hard and sometimes unpleasant | + Greatest degree of flexibility + A nice variety to your daily routine + Can vary the amount of workload and work hours – Not working full-time won’t make a lot of money – Commuting just for a few hours’ work |
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