Topic 186: Unemployment and Career Changes

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is unemployment?

2. Why do people become unemployed?

3. How do you feel when someone loses their job?

4. What kinds of jobs do people usually do when they are employed?

5. Do you think unemployment is a big problem in your country? Why or why not?

6. What happens to people when they are unemployed for a long time?

7. How do people find a job after they lose one?

8. What do you think people can do to improve their chances of finding a job?

9. How do people feel when they get a new job after being unemployed?

10. Why is it important for people to have a job?

11. How can unemployment affect families and communities?

12. How do you think people can stay positive while looking for a job?

13. Do you think career changes are common in today’s world? Why or why not?

14. What is the best way to deal with a career change?

15. Why do people change careers?

16. How can career changes affect a person’s life?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. What are the main causes of unemployment in different countries?

18. How do career changes influence people’s long-term goals?

19. What are the benefits and challenges of changing careers?

20. How does technology impact unemployment and career changes?

21. Why is it important for people to continuously update their skills in the modern job market?

22. What kinds of support should governments provide to unemployed people?

23. How can someone prepare for a career change later in life?

24. What are the social and psychological effects of being unemployed for a long time?

25. What are the differences between changing careers voluntarily and losing a job unexpectedly?

26. How does unemployment affect mental health, and how can people cope with it?

27. How do career changes affect a person’s financial situation?

28. What are the key factors that help people successfully change careers?

29. How do professional networks and relationships help with finding a job or making a career change?

30. How do cultural attitudes towards unemployment and career changes vary around the world?

31. Why is it important for young people to gain work experience and skills early in their careers?

32. What is the role of education in preparing people for the challenges of unemployment and career changes?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. What are the long-term economic consequences of high unemployment rates for a country’s economy?

34. How do technological advancements, such as automation and AI, affect unemployment and career opportunities?

35. What are the psychological effects of unemployment on a person’s identity and self-worth?

36. How can individuals manage the stress and uncertainty that comes with career changes or periods of unemployment?

37. What is the relationship between job satisfaction and career changes? How do these changes influence personal fulfillment?

38. How do government policies impact unemployment rates and career mobility?

39. What are the ethical considerations when employers lay off workers during economic downturns?

40. How can unemployment and career changes lead to innovation and new business opportunities?

41. What is the role of vocational training and retraining programs in addressing the challenges of unemployment?

42. How do social safety nets, like unemployment benefits, help individuals during career transitions, and what improvements could be made?

43. What is the impact of generational differences on attitudes towards unemployment and career changes?

44. How can individuals create a sustainable career path in an increasingly unpredictable job market?

45. How does unemployment disproportionately affect certain groups, such as youth, women, or minorities?

46. How do economic recessions affect career changes, and what strategies can individuals use to adapt to such challenges?

47. How can career changes contribute to the development of a more flexible, dynamic workforce?

48. What are the global trends in unemployment, and how do they influence labor market policies and practices?