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IELTS Task 2 discussion essay: A degree or skills for a good job

A Task 2 discussion question. Explain both views fairly, then give your own opinion. The question asks for all three, so an essay on one side only answers part of it.

2 students’ essays below, each marked by Axiom, from band 7.0 to 8.0. Updated on 14 October 2026.

The question

Some people think having a university degree is the best way to secure a good job. However, others believe skills and experience are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Students’ essays on this question, marked by Axiom

Across these 2 essays the average band is 7.5: Task Response 7.5, Coherence and Cohesion 7.5, Lexical Resource 7.5, Grammatical Range and Accuracy 7.5.

Real answers, shared without their writers’ names, newest first. Each opens with its revisions marked in place. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

  • Overall band, an AI estimate: 8.0

    Essay #2

    Task response 8.0, coherence 8.0, vocabulary 8.0, grammar 8.0

    Nowadays, getting a good job is one of the main goals for many people. While some believe that having a university degree is the best way to achieve this, others argue…

    Task 2, 328 words, 14 October 2026

  • Overall band, an AI estimate: 7.0

    Essay #1

    Task response 7.0, coherence 7.0, vocabulary 7.0, grammar 7.0

    In these days, some people believe that having a university degree is the great way to land a good job. While others consider that experience and skills are more…

    Task 2, 246 words, 14 October 2026

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