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78 Work, work, work 06 LANGUAGE SKILLS EXPLORE EXTRAS 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. Write your answers in the spaces provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. 34 35 Explore reading: 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. (Q1) 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. (Q2) 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. (Q3) 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 Ten myths about choosing a career Does the writer use US or British English? How can you tell? Do you think it is important to adopt one variety or the other? How does the writer present herself in a positive light? Find expressions in the letter which show optimism and self-confidence. Cover the letter. How do (or could) these sentences continue? a 32 b c How is the letter structured? 1 Describe the function of each paragraph. 2   What kind of language is required for each? Write a letter of application. Choose one of these options.   Apply for an internship in a multinational company.   Respond to a job advert in a professional field of your choice. In your letter of application, you should:   express your interest in the position advertised.   offer to provide more information if necessary.   describe your strengths and qualifications.   indicate your availability for an interview. Write around 200 words.  Writing guide, Letter / Email , p. 191. d 33 1 My greatest strength is an aptitude … 2 I am accustomed … 3 I became familiar … 4 I believe my greatest strengths lie … 5 I am available … Nu z Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv