The document is aimed at students who are still at school. It advises them to start planning their future by thinking about the types of work they are interested in and suited for, and to consider their skills and personal qualities. It suggests making a list of three potential career options to research further. It also stresses the importance of choosing qualifications that will help lead to employment, such as pursuing general subjects like math, languages and computer skills, or a course that provides specific training for their chosen job. Interviewers may not always be interested in overly specialized qualifications. Students are encouraged to interview someone already in their prospective career to learn what type of person the role requires.
The document is aimed at students who are still at school. It advises them to start planning their future by thinking about the types of work they are interested in and suited for, and to consider their skills and personal qualities. It suggests making a list of three potential career options to research further. It also stresses the importance of choosing qualifications that will help lead to employment, such as pursuing general subjects like math, languages and computer skills, or a course that provides specific training for their chosen job. Interviewers may not always be interested in overly specialized qualifications. Students are encouraged to interview someone already in their prospective career to learn what type of person the role requires.
The document is aimed at students who are still at school. It advises them to start planning their future by thinking about the types of work they are interested in and suited for, and to consider their skills and personal qualities. It suggests making a list of three potential career options to research further. It also stresses the importance of choosing qualifications that will help lead to employment, such as pursuing general subjects like math, languages and computer skills, or a course that provides specific training for their chosen job. Interviewers may not always be interested in overly specialized qualifications. Students are encouraged to interview someone already in their prospective career to learn what type of person the role requires.
The document is aimed at students who are still at school. It advises them to start planning their future by thinking about the types of work they are interested in and suited for, and to consider their skills and personal qualities. It suggests making a list of three potential career options to research further. It also stresses the importance of choosing qualifications that will help lead to employment, such as pursuing general subjects like math, languages and computer skills, or a course that provides specific training for their chosen job. Interviewers may not always be interested in overly specialized qualifications. Students are encouraged to interview someone already in their prospective career to learn what type of person the role requires.
It’s important to start planning your future when you are still at school.
THINK ABOUT YOUR FUTURE
Think about what sort of work you are interested in and where you can use your skills. It’s no good training to be a computer programmer if you hate computers! Lots of people have dream jobs like being a singer or racing driver, but it’s important to be practical. Getting training and opportunities for these jobs can be very difficult. Make a list of three areas of work that interest you and find out as much as you can about each one. Then decide which is best for you.
THINK ABOUT QUALIFICATIONS
There are a lot of general qualifications that are useful in all jobs. A good basic education is very important, including Maths, a foreign language, and computer skills. Courses at universities or colleges will give more specific training, but it’s important to choose something that will help you find a job. Interviewers are not always interested in very specialized qualifications.
THINK ABOUT PERSONAL QUALITIES
Think about what type of person you are and the qualities you need for your chosen job. It is a good idea to interview someone in the same job and find out what they are like. Make a list of your good and bad characteristics and try to work on the bad points. For example, if you aren’t very organized, keep a diary and write lists of what you need to do.
1. Who is the text for?
a. People who is going to start university. b. Students at school. c. People who are finding a job. d. Computer programmers.
2. When should young people start to think about their future?
a. When they are at university. b. When they are looking for a job. c. When they are at school d. It’s better not to think about that
3. What subjects are important for most jobs?
a. English and Science b. Computers skills c. All subjects are important. d. Languages, computer skills and Maths.
4. What sort of training should young people choose?
a. A specific training. b. Something that you like. c. Something that helps you find a job. d. A special training is not important. 5. What is the problem with specialized qualifications? a. They are not always interesting. b. They are very important for finding a job. c. They are essential. d. Interviewers are not always interested in them.
6. Why should young people interview someone?
a. To get the same job. b. To find out how the job is. c. To discover what type of person you are. d. It’s not necessary at all.
7. How can someone become more organized?
a. Improving your skills. b. Getting training. c. Studying a lot. d. Keeping a diary and writing lists.
