IELTS Writing
Writing Task 1 · Process diagram
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IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic)
The diagram below shows how the working-age population of a country moves from school into employment across the three economic sectors.
Stage 1
School leavers
Young people leave secondary school and enter the working-age population
Stage 2
Education or training
Some progress to vocational or higher education; others join a jobseekers' register directly
Stage 3
Enter labour market
Trained leavers acquire skills first; untrained leavers proceed straight to job placement
Stage 4
Recruitment and matching
Workers are recruited and matched to vacancies by qualification
Stage 5
Primary sector
A small proportion take jobs in farming, fishing and mining
Stage 6
Secondary sector
A moderate share enter manufacturing and construction
Stage 7
Tertiary sector
The largest group work in services such as retail, health and finance
Stage 8
Retraining
Employees may retrain later and shift between sectors as the economy changes
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