(This part is mainly for students' self study)
A. Sharing Ideas.
1. Work with a partner. Take turns asking and answering the questions from the Career Aptitude Test (a test of your skills and interests). Take short notes on your partner's answers.
Career Aptitude Test A career aptitude test can help you decide which job or career is right for you. | |
| Interview Questions | My Partner's Answers |
| 1. Are you a creative person? | |
| 2. Do you like to travel and explore new places? | |
3. Are you afraid of dangerous situations? For example, working with animals or with electricity? | |
| 4. Do you have good communication skills? | |
5. Do you like to spend time with other people, or do you prefer to spend time alone? | |
| 6. Do you like reasoning? | |
| 7. Are you a good problem-solver? | |
| 8. Do you like to help people? | |
<News reportershave good communication skills.>
<Computer programmers are good problem-solvers.>
<Teachers like tohelp people.>
2. Look back at your notes from exercise 1. Then tell your partner which jobs in the box might be good for him or her. Explain your reasons.
business executive doctor/ nurse tour guide
firefighter photographer accountant
salesperson computer programmer scientist
farmer anchor/ host or hostess consultant
chef/ baker teacher personnel officer
fisherman police officer explorer
designer lawyer craftman
artist (painter, sculptor, musician, dancer, singer, director, actor or actress, writer, etc.)
3. What do you think your partner's choice of job for you? Is it really a good job for you? Why or why not? Then tell your ideal job and explain your reasons.
B. Watch the movie The Devil Wears Prada 《穿普拉达的女王》，又名《时尚女魔头》to understand the spirit of commitment in a career. Then discuss with your classmates: Is your college education enough for your future plan? And what else will it take?
