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. Myth no. 5: Making a lot of money will make me happy. 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. Myth no. 6: Once I choose I career, I’ll be stuck with it forever. Not true. If you are unsatisfied in your career for any reason, you can always change it. You’ll be in good company. Many people change careers several times over the course of their lifetimes. Myth no. 7: If I change careers, my skills will go to waste. Your skills are yours to keep. You can take them from one job to another. You may not use them in the exact same way, but they won’t go to waste. Myth no. 8: If my best friend is happy in a particular field, I will be too. Everyone is different and what works for one person won’t necessarily work for another, even if that other person is someone with whom you have a lot in common. If someone you know has a career that interests you, look into it, but be aware of the fact that it may not necessarily be a good fit for you. Myth no. 9: All I have to do is pick an occupation. Things will fall into place after that. Choosing a career is a great start, but there’s a lot more to do after that. A ‘Career action plan’ is a road map that takes you from choosing a career to becoming employed in that occupation to reaching your longterm career goals. Myth no. 10: There’s little I can do to learn about an occupation without actually working in it. While first hand experience is great, there are other ways to explore an occupation. You can read about it either in print resources or online. You can also interview those working in that field. 0 The aim of the article is to A dispel urban myths. B outline how to become a career counsellor. C provide information to support you in your career choice. help you deal with job dissatisfaction. 1 Career counsellors A know your strengths and weaknesses. B will pick the right job for you. C don’t make the decision-making process easier. D are career specialists offering coaching. 2 Thinking about your professional future, A you should also consider the skills you have acquired outside school. B you should follow trends in the leisure industry. C you should disregard your hobbies. D you should forget about your interests. D 3 It’s not advisable to follow ‘Best of’ lists because A they only come out during milestone years. B they’re based on biased expert opinion. C they can quickly become outdated. D the data collection methods used are questionable. 4 What is true of future career changes? A Their realisation depends on the company you work for. B They might lead to greater job satisfaction. C They’re to be avoided because you will lose valuable know-how. D They will prevent you from developing transferable skills. 5 You can find out about a profession A only by trying it out yourself. B by using a variety of sources. C by creating a ‘Career Action Plan’. D by working with someone from that field. 60 Language skills Extras Explore 4 Work, work, work Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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