Explore reading: Choosing a career Do you know about your skills and talents? Have you already decided what to do after school? If not, career counselling can help you make a good career choice. Read the text below. Match the topics (A–l) with the paragraphs (1–9). There are two extra topics that you should not use. The first one (0) has been done for you. 28 a b Ten Myths about Choosing a Career Do you think you know everything about choosing a career? Many people think they know the right way to go about picking an occupation, but they often wind up choosing a career that is unsatisfying. Here are ten myths about choosing a career along with resources that can help you make an informed decision. (0) Actually, choosing a career is an involved process and you should give it the time it deserves. Career planning is a multi-step process that involves learning enough about yourself and the occupations which you are considering in order to make an informed decision. (1) A career counselor, or any other career development professional, can’t tell you what career is best for you. He or she can provide you with guidance in choosing a career and can help facilitate your decision. (2) Says who? When choosing a career, it makes perfect sense to choose one that is related to what you enjoy doing in your spare time, if you so desire. In addition, people tend to become very skilled in their hobbies, even though most of the skill is gained informally. (3) Every year, especially during milestone years, i.e. the beginning of a new decade, there are numerous articles and books that list what ‘the experts’ predict will be ‘hot jobs.’ It can’t hurt to look at those lists to see if any of the careers on it appeal to you, but you shouldn’t use the list to dictate your choice. While the predictions are often based on valid data, sometimes things change. Way too often what is hot this year won’t be hot a few years from now. In addition, you need to take into account your interests, values, and skills when choosing a career. Just because the outlook for an occupation is good, it doesn’t mean that occupation is right for you. (4) While salary is important, it isn’t the only factor you should look at when choosing a career. Countless surveys have shown that money doesn’t necessarily lead to job satisfaction. For many people enjoying what they do at work is much more important. However, you should consider earnings, among other things, when evaluating an occupation. Business training. Choose one of these options and write a letter of application. ■■ apply for an internship in a multinational company ■■ respond to a job advert of your choice (look online at webpages like www.monster.co.uk) ■■ ask your school’s Erasmus coordinator about international internships and apply for one In your letter of application, you should: ■■ state your interest ■■ indicate your availability for an interview ■■ describe your strengths and qualifications Write around 200 words. 1 Writing guide: Letter/Email, p. 204. 27 84 Language skills Extras Explore 6 Work, work, work Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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