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U5 Launching Your Career
What can you see in the picture How would you interpret(理解) the picture
The picture is of a businessman walking down a remote country road with a briefcase in hand. As a concept photo, it symbolises a person beginning his or her career with infinite possibilities ahead.
Unit 5 LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER
Look and discuss
How do you understand the quote
The quote is from Mohandas Gandhi’s autobiography, The Story of My Experiments with Truth.
Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948) was an Indian statesman and activist.
The future depends on what you do today.
The future depends on
what you do today.
The future is not set (确定的)— we can shape what is going to happen through our present actions.
Mahatma Gandhi
How do you understand it
What do you want to be when you grow up Let’s listen to how kids respond to this question.
What jobs are mentioned by the kids in the interview
haircutter/barber
cashier收银员
author
lawyer
actor/actress
policeman
model
singer,dancer
cook
professional soccer player
artist
video game maker
friends’ stories’ keeper
朋友的秘密保持者
pet doctor
When it comes to career planning, a lot of factors should be taken into consideration, so how to work out what we want to do
A lot of people use personality tests to see what careers match their personalities, and career aptitude tests to see if it is a job they would enjoy doing and might have an ability at.
职业能力倾向测试
个性测试
Personality Test
Definition of Personality Test
: Any of several tests that consist of standardized tasks designed to determine various aspects of the personality or the emotional status of the individual examined
A FROG
Most people see a frog right away. If this is about you, then you have a straightforward personality. You are perceived as confident, trustworthy and reliable.
A HORSE
Those whose attention is first drawn to the horse are thoughtful individuals. If you are one of them, you have an analytical mind. You don' take things for what they seem to be.
Psychologist can figure out your personality by the way you see some pictures!
Psychologist can figure out your personality by the way you see some pictures!
Two squirrels on a tree branch.
You judge a situation at the first sight and thus solve subsequent problems efficiently.
You are a unique individual with outstanding observational skills. This can help you in both your work and your social interactions with others.
A woman's face.
Get a head start on
your future career
Unit 5 Reading and Thinking
2.What is the text probably about
It’s probably about planning your _____ with the help of __________________ that analyses your _________________.
career
“career aptitude tests”
An expository essay 说明文
work personality types
1.What is the text type
Divide the text into three parts and match the main ideas.
Part 1
(Para. ___ )
Part 2
(Para. ___ )
Part 3
(Para. ___ )
Solution: Career aptitude test is an effective way to work out your possible careers.
Problem: Working out one’s possible careers at a young age is important but not easy.
Conclusion: Career aptitude tests are useful but they are only a guidance and the secret to a good career is one’s passion.
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As an adult, one of the fircst questions you are asked when meeting someone new is,“What do you do ”This is because your career is a very important part of who you are. The career you have defines your life, and so taking time to think about it is an essential exercise for young people.
The best time to start thinking about possible careers is while you are still at school, before you make any choices about your further education. This, however, is not always easy. Some people know what they want to do from a young age, but many others just have a few ideas bouncing around in their heads.
Para 1-2
1. Why is it essential for us to work out what we want to do
2. When is it the best time to start thinking about what we want to do
One of the most effective ways to get some insight on a possible career path is to complete a"career aptitude test". The results of the test will tell you about your strengths and interests,and some tests also suggest careers that you may be suited to. Having this information will provide you with a better chance of finding a job you like. There are many free tests online,so give one a try. Getting a head start in considering your future career may help you for the rest of your life.You don't want to look back in years to come and say, "I wish I had thought more about what I really wanted to do.”
Why
Para 3
There are many different kinds of career aptitude tests. Some ask questions about your personal interests and attitudes. Others focus more on asking you to rate different kinds of work scenarios, like working as a librarian or a lawyer. Of course, while completing these sorts of tests, it is very important to be honest— and don't worry—there are no right or wrong answers.
What is very important when you are completing the test
Different values should adopt different paths.
It is the adequate one which is the best. 适合的才是最好的
Para 4
Participants grade their ___________ for a variety of work tasks.
The answers are analysed and divided up between ______ different types of work personalities.
The participant is given a chart showing their score for ____________
________________ .
The top three scores are used to __________ that indicates
______________________
_______________
The code is used to generatea list of _________________.
Sort out the process of one popular career aptitude test.
preferences
each type of
work personality
six
the participant's overall work personality.
career suggestions
make a code
Para 5
R: Realistic
I: Investigative
A: Artistic
S: Social
E: Enterprising
C: Conventional
0 5 10 15 20
Work out your work personality code.
R: Hands on, active, technical I: Observant, intellectual A: Creative, imaginative, original
S: Helpful, people-oriented, responsible E: Persuasive, confident C: Organised, detail-oriented
tpye
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score
grade your preferences for work tasks
6 different colors represent 6 different types of work personalities
title
body
legend/key
(图例/图示)
Y-axis
X-axis
Look at the chart on Page 51, and label the title, scale, legend, and body of the chart.
Read the chart again, and answer the questions.
1. What is the participant’s work personality code
2. What does it mean by being an “A-I-R”
It is A-I-R.
It gives the participant career suggestions. Being an “A-I-R” means creative, imaginative and original jobs may be his or her favorite. Also, he or she can choose observant or intellectual
job. And hands on, active or technical jobs are suitable for
him or her.
Writer, architect, designer, and engineer…
Why is looking at higher-level careers very useful for high school students
The career suggestions are also based on your education and experience level, but you can look at higher-level careers as well, which is very useful for high school students. For example, you could look at the basic careers to see what work you might like now, and then look at the more advanced careers so you know what you may like to aim for in the future. This is a great tool to help plan your career and let you know what targets you need to reach to get there.
Because it lets you know what you may like to aim for in the future. In other words, it motivates you to move on.
Para 6
Para 7
In conclusion,career aptitude tests are clearly a very useful tool. However, it is important to remember that they are only meant for guidance.The secret to a good career is finding something that you are passionate about. So try a few tests online and start thinking about your future career right now!
What is the secret to a good career
Do you agree with it Give your reasons.
I quite agree with it.
Because when you are passionate about something, you have great interest in it and you are sure to try your best to accomplish it.
The secret to a good career is finding something that you are passionate about.
I do not agree with it.
Because someone lacks the talent or the ability to turn the dream into a career. People can still pursue their passions as hobbies.
What factors will you take into consideration when you plan your future career
Discussion
Subjective factors
Personal interest
Education
Experience
Skills and qualities
Work personalities
Objective factors
Socio-economic status
Influences from the family
Development and needs of the society
Discussion
Decide on which work personality type the jobs closely related to. Add more jobs to each category.
Realistic:
Investigative:
Artistic:
Social:
Enterprising:
Conventional:
mechanic, accountant, farmer,carpenter
engineer, biologist,astronomer, detective, police spy,librarian, lawyer, web developer
actor, director, graphic designer,photographer, chef, musician
dentist, surgeon, nurse, teacher,waitress, firefighter, counsellor
estate agent, salesman,manager, CEO
restaurant manager,secretary, human resource administrator
Thanks!