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Choosing a career

Four hundred years ago Francis Bacon, an English philosopher, noticed that happy people are those ones whose nature and activities are in harmony. Doing something that one does not like is to doom oneself to be unhappy, at least 8 hours each working day of his life. While choosing a profession every young person should think over consciously and responsibly. It is an important issue that makes life filled, bright, interesting or monotonous and joyless.

Starting our life with a right profession is very important because the future of young people depends on this choice. It isn’t easy to find a good job. You could be a very pleasant personality but still the employers won’t give you the position of your dream if you don’t have proper qualifications for that kind of job. So it’s essential to analyze what education and what skills are required for your job. To be good at computers and to have a good command of English is absolutely necessary for modern jobs.

In our modern fast paced world there are plenty of new interesting and socially important professions. The future profession must not be boring for you. It should suit your interests and your features of character. You might choose working indoors or outdoors, dealing with people or just with papers. In other words you should enjoy the work you do. It should also satisfy your career plans and professional ambitions. It should provide us with a chance of professional growth and personal development.

Meeting and dealing with people doesn't appeal to every person. Some people are not very sociable; on the contrary, they are timid, shy and diffident. Frankly speaking, it is a great talent to have communication skills. If you think you have it, you may choose a profession involving close contacts with people, such as a doctor, a journalist, a lawyer, a guide, a teacher.

You should keep in mind that some professions imply travelling all over the world, such as tour guides, scientists, actors, journalists, pilots and so on. It's not always fun. Business trips may last a week, a month and even more. You may be sent to London for a few days, then you'll spend only a few hours in Paris, and right after that, without any rest, you'll have to go to Berlin. Sometimes it turns out that you don't have even an hour for yourself just to relax and see the town you've come to. Such trips may be very exhausting and stressful. However, if you are young, ambitious and full of energy, you will be able not only to do your job successfully but also see the world.

If you are a creative person, it's a must for you to find such job. It can be a job of an artist, a tailor, a designer or a stylist.

Jobs connected with risk are usually well-paid, but very dangerous. A police officer, a fireman, a bodyguard, a lifeguard — these are the names of jobs which imply risk. Those, who want a rewarding but demanding job and who are ready to devote all their lives to it, may choose this kind of work.

In case you are an aspiring, responsible, creative, optimistic, reliable person, who is ready to learn and be laborious, who is not afraid of any difficulties of the future and ready to solve any problem with a smile, the world of jobs and careers will be open to you.

Questions:

1. Have you already thought about your future career? What makes the profession chosen so attractive for you?
2. Do your parents give you a piece of advice about your future profession?
3. What are your parents?
4. Have you got any traditions in your family? (connected with jobs)
5. Try to take a realistic view of your strengths and weaknesses. Which of your qualities are worth improving?
6. What part-time jobs can students do nowadays?
7 What occupations are popular nowadays in your country? Why?
8. Imagine that you are a successful businessman (businesswoman). Describe your life: your living conditions, some usual activities and so on.
9. What is the best way of preparing for your future profession?
10. Is it easy to choose a career?
11. Do you agree with the quotation: "It doesn't matter what job you do. It's how you do it"?