My future profession. 1. Practise saying, translate and learn the vocabulary: a job is the work that a person does regularly in order to earn money. A profession is a job

1. Practise saying, translate and learn the vocabulary:

A job is the work that a person does regularly in order to earn money. A profession is a job that requires special training, often a university education and brings a rather high social status. An occupation is a job or profession. A career is the series of jobs that a person does in his or her life, usually in one and the same field.

People look for jobs at different places. One can:

· be employed by the government or a company

· work/be freelance

We often speak of:

· full-time jobs

· part-time jobs

· regular jobs

· odd jobs

People may lose their jobs, become unemployed and have to look for new jobs.

Jobs can offer the following prospects:

· promotion

· financial reward

· perks/fringe benefits and bonuses

· good job opportunities (in the place where you live)

Your choice of a job can be influenced by:

· the qualifications needed ● your personal qualities

· your skills and experience ● your bent for a job

· the things you are good at ● the necessity

· qualities of the job ● your wish to study further

· your interest ● pressure from your parents

· your talent ● your friend’s example

· your ambition

Jobs can be attractive or not attractive. These are the qualities that make them such:

Attractive jobsUnattractive jobs

· creative ● backbreaking

· challenging ● boring

· exciting ● dangerous

· fulfilling ● exhausting

· interesting ● messy

· pleasant ● monotonous

· popular ● not respected

· prestigious ● tiring

· satisfying

· skilful (Am. Skillful)

· rewarding

Different jobs can require:

· accuracy ● special training

· courage ● travelling a lot

· a good imagination ● working from home

· a lot of (little) experience ● working late (long) hours

· meeting people ● working night shifts

· physical strength

Choosing a career is not always easy. A lot of people:

· are encouraged by their teachers (parents, friends)

· are influenced by certain people or certain events

· change their minds many times

· follow someone’s advice

· follow in someone’s footsteps

· take a long time to make up their minds

2. Occupations