IELTS Speaking · Part 2 · Cue card
Describe a job you would like to have
Last updated 2 September 2026
In short
This Part 2 cue card asks you to describe describe a job you would like to have. Your long turn has to cover 4 prompts (what the job is; what it involves; what skills it needs; why it appeals to you), and the last one carries the most marks.
The cue card
Describe a job you would like to have.
You should say:
- what the job is
- what it involves
- what skills it needs
- and explain why it appeals to you
How to structure your long turn
- 1
what the job is
- 2
what it involves
- 3
what skills it needs
- 4
and explain why it appeals to you
Rounding-off questions
What makes a job worthwhile?
Is job satisfaction more important than money?
Where this leads: Part 3 on work and careers
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