Job Market

Unemployment problems

A: Hi Tom. How are things?

B: Hello Peter. I am fine and you?

A: Not good. I have a problem with finding a job.

B: What happened with your last job?

A: Well, I left the company because of no career growth opportunities,

B: When was that?

A: Seven months ago and I have been searching for a job since then.

B: That’s a long time. Have you been checking newspapers and online?

A: Yes but without success. Besides, things are getting worse.

B: Generally the economic situation in our country now is not good. All because of our new government.

A: You are right. It was better a year ago. Now the unemployment rate has jumped from 7% to 12%.

B: That’s true. Do you get any unemployment allowances?

A: I got this only for the first six months. Now I have no income and I am financially broke.

B: It’s a big problem but everything will ok. I wish you good luck

A: Thanks.

Discussion topics

1..Job Market

What is the job market in your country like?

How difficult is it for teenagers to find work in your country?

What factors cause the job market to shrink?

What factors cause the job market to grow?

2. Unemployment

What is the unemployment rate in your country?

Does the unemployment rate affect wages?

Why are unemployment rates different in different cities in the same country?

Where is better to look for a job: big cities or small towns? Why?