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Shop assistant needed for weekends. Must be 18+ and speak English. Good pay. Call Eve on 555 123 456.

→ What must a candidate be able to do?

Kate was always on time, worked hard and was never afraid to ask questions. We would be happy to employ her in the future.

→ What does the writer think of Kate?

This summer I worked as a lifeguard at the local swimming pool. I had to be there at 8 a.m., but I finished at 2, so I had free afternoons.

→ What was good about the job?

Hi team, the meeting planned for Tuesday is cancelled because I'm ill. We'll meet on Thursday at 9 instead. Please send me your reports by Wednesday.

→ When should the reports be sent?

My first job was in a fast-food restaurant. The pay was low and the work was tiring, but I learned how to work in a team and deal with customers.

→ What does the writer think about the job?

A survey shows that for young people, having interesting tasks is more important than a high salary. Only 20% said money was their main reason for choosing a job.

→ What is most important for most young workers?

At our company, there is no strict dress code. Jeans are fine, but when we meet clients, we are expected to wear a suit.

→ When do employees need to dress formally?

Experts predict that robots will replace many factory workers, but they will also create new jobs, for example for people who design and repair them.

→ What is the writer's view of robots?

In a trial, 60 companies introduced a four-day working week without reducing pay. Most of them reported that productivity stayed the same, while staff took fewer sick days.

→ What was one result of the trial?

At 40, Mark left his well-paid office job to become a carpenter. He earns less now, but for the first time in years he looks forward to Mondays.

→ Why is Mark happier now?