Your friend wants a better job.
"You should update your résumé."
You are thinking about taking a class next year.
"I might take a class next year."
Give one suggestion for someone who wants to become a nurse.
"You should enroll in a nursing program."
Incorrect:
"You may update your résumé."
"You should update your résumé."
Use "should" in a sentence about learning English.
You should .....
I could....
Your classmate is nervous about an interview.
"You could practice with a friend."
A company is hiring.
"They may hire more employees soon."
Give one possibility for someone learning a new skill.
"They may find a better job."
Incorrect:
"I should get a promotion next year."
"I might get a promotion next year."
Use "could" in a sentence about career goals.
You could....
I could....
Someone wants to improve their English.
"You might want to speak English every day."
You applied for a new job.
"I could get an interview."
Give advice to someone looking for work.
"You should create a LinkedIn profile."
Incorrect:
"You may want practice interviews."
"You might want to practice interviews."
Use "might" in a sentence about the future.
You might....
I might....
A coworker wants a promotion.
"You should take on more responsibilities."
You are considering changing careers.
"I might become a teacher."
Suggest a way to gain experience.
"You could do volunteer work."
Incorrect:
"The company should hire more workers next month."
"The company may hire more workers next month."
Use "may" in a sentence about finding a job.
You may.....
A student wants to make professional connections.
"You could attend networking events."
You completed an internship.
"The internship could lead to a full-time job."
Express a possibility about a future career.
"I might own my own business someday."
Incorrect:
"You could probably study harder."
"You should study harder."
Create a sentence using "should" and "might" together.
You should...and might want to....