Warm-up:
- What’s your dream job?
- How did you know about it?
- At what age do people usually begin to work in your country?
Exercise A: VOCABULARY. Read the sentences and figure out the meaning of the highlighted words and phrases below.
- Pursue: She wants to pursue a career in medicine.
- Consider: I am considering a career change.
- Options: I have several options for my next job.
- Interested: He is very interested in a career in finance.
- Draw: The company's innovative product drew a lot of attention.
- Involved: She was involved in the planning of the company's annual conference.
- Coming up with: The team is coming up with ideas for the new ad campaign.
- Persuading: He is good at persuading people to buy his products.
- Room: There is a lot of room for growth in this industry.
- Advocating: She is advocating for better working conditions for employees.
- Lucrative: A career in law can be very lucrative.
- Better sense: I have a better sense of what I want to do now.
- Reach out: I am going to reach out to some professionals for advice.
- Keep in mind: You should keep in mind your long-term goals when choosing a career.
Exercise B: Read the conversation.
👦 Kenneth:
Hi Junie, have you given any thought to what career you want to pursue after graduation?
👨 Junie:
Yeah, I've been considering a few options, but I haven't made a final decision yet.
👦 Kenneth:
What are some of the options you're considering?
👨 Junie:
Well, I'm really interested in marketing and advertising, but I've also been thinking about pursuing a career in law.
👦 Kenneth:
Those are two very different fields. What draws you to marketing and advertising?
👨 Junie:
I love the creativity involved in coming up with advertising campaigns and the challenge of persuading people to buy a product or service. Plus, there's a lot of room for growth and advancement in the industry.
👦 Kenneth:
And what about law?
👨 Junie:
I'm interested in the idea of advocating for clients and helping people navigate the legal system. Plus, being a lawyer can be a lucrative career path.
👦 Kenneth:
That's true. Have you talked to anyone who works in either field to get a better sense of what the day-to-day work is like?
👨 Junie:
I've done some research online and talked to a few people who work in marketing and advertising, but I haven't had the chance to talk to any lawyers yet.
👦 Kenneth:
It might be a good idea to reach out to some lawyers to get their perspective on the field. You might find that the day-to-day work is very different from what you imagine.
👨 Junie:
That's a good point. I'll make sure to do that. What do you think are the most important factors to consider when choosing a career?
👦 Kenneth:
I think it's important to consider your interests and skills, as well as the job market and potential for growth in the field. It's also important to think about work-life balance and how the career will fit into your long-term goals.
👨 Junie:
That's a good point. I'll definitely keep those factors in mind as I continue to explore my options.
Exercise C: Answer the Questions about the conversation.
1. What are some career options Junie is considering?
2. What draws Junie to marketing and advertising?
3. What draws Junie to a career in law?
4. What advice does Kenneth give to Junie regarding exploring a career in law?
5. What factors does Kenneth believe are important to consider when choosing a career?
Exercise D: Fill in the blanks in the conversation below.
Tom:
Hi Lisa, I heard you're thinking about changing careers. What are you ___________?
Lisa:
Yes, I'm thinking about __________ a career in marketing. I've always been really interested in it.
Tom:
That's great! Have you looked into your ___________ yet?
Lisa:
Yes, I've been doing some research online and I've found a few job postings that seem like a good fit.
Tom:
Have you talked to anyone in the industry to get ___________ of what the work is like?
Lisa:
Not yet, but I'm planning on __________________ to some marketing professionals to ask for their advice.
Tom:
Good idea. ______________ that there are a lot of different types of marketing jobs out there, so it's important to know what you're really interested in.
Lisa:
That's true. I'm still _______________ a list of questions to ask when I reach out to people.
Tom:
You should also consider if you want to work for an agency or in-house, as there is ______________ for growth in both areas.
Lisa:
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. I'm also ______________ for myself to gain more experience by taking a course in digital marketing.
Tom:
That's a great idea! And a career in marketing can be very ___________, especially if you're good at _______________ clients to invest in your campaigns.
Lisa:
That's what I've heard. I'm excited to get more _____________ and start drawing up some marketing plans.
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