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IELTS Essay: In the past, most people worked for small businesses, while more people now w...

Prompt

In the past, most people worked for small businesses, while more people now work for large businesses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for large businesses?

#organization size#employment trends#workplace experience#business structure

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 lists advantages and disadvantages; Band 9 explains that different worker types (ambitious vs. stability-seeking) experience large firms differently and identifies which sectors buck the trend.

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Key concepts in this essay

job security
career development
work environment
benefits access
company culture

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Not distinguishing between advantages/disadvantages that are temporary vs. structural
Assuming larger always means better benefits, job security, and career growth (often false)
Ignoring that small businesses can offer flexibility and autonomy large firms cannot

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