Write about the following topic:

　　Many people say that the only way to guarantee getting a good job is to   complete a course of university education. Others claim that it is better to   start work after school and gain experience in the world of work.

　　How far do you agree or disagree with the above views?

　　Model Answer:

　　It is probably true to say that most people believe that a university   degree is the only way to get a good job. I think this is true in certain areas,   while in other areas, a degree is not as useful.

　　To begin with, many people have ambitions to become a qualified   professional and there is no doubt that becoming a doctor or a lawyer, for   example, is only possible with a degree. Another advantage of graduating from   university is that it gives you more choices when it comes to choosing a job.   Most employers will be more impressed by a candidate who has a degree than they   would be by one who only has high school qualifications because it shows a   certain level of intelligence and education, as well as the commitment and   self-discipline that is needed In order to study a degree course for three or   four years.

　　On the other hand, there might be some benefit to starting your career   early, especially if your chosen field is one which does not typically require a   university education. This would apply to somebody who wants to be a car   mechanic, or a fashion designer, for instance, who would not necessarily gain   anything from going to university. The hands-on experience you gain in your job   while others are studying for a degree can give you a distinct advantage. I once   read about a man who left school at sixteen and went on to become a wealthy and   successful investment broker. He claimed that he had learned all he needed to   know by working in his chosen field and that he could not have done any better   by getting a degree.

　　So, to conclude, it is possible to get a good job without going to   university. Having said that, some professions, such as the law, require you to   have a degree and as stated above a University degree could potentially open   more doors when looking for a job.