Unit 8 Section 4 Cross-curricular connection

Finding the perfect job for you

How to choose a job? Here are a few questions to help you decide.

Which school subjects are you good at?

People often need to study particular things before they can start working. For example, an engineer needs to be good at maths. Look at the school subjects you are good at. What jobs can these subjects lead to?

What do you enjoy doing?

A person’s interests can tell us a lot about him or her and the jobs he or she may like. If you like playing chess, maybe you like planning and organizing things. And perhaps you may enjoy working as a computer programmer. Think about your hobbies and interests. What kind of career best matches your interests?

What things do you value in life?

Think about what you value most. Would you like a high-paid job with long working hours, or do you prefer to have less money and more free time? Would you like to work with people, or do you prefer working alone? Are you OK with a stressful job with many business trips, or do you want to work close to nature?

What special skills do you have?

You already have many different skills. Maybe you are good at drawing pictures, or perhaps you are a good storyteller. Your skills will be important when you choose a career. What skills do you have now, and which can you develop?

What kind of personality do you have?

How did you answer the questions above? In one way or another, these questions can teach you a lot about your personality. We can improve our skills and change our interests, but it is hard to change what we are like. If you know yourself well, it will be easier to choose a suitable job.