11. Выбор карьеры и проблемы трудоустройства (English (topics for exam 2 sem in PDF))

Every person at the age of 14 to 16 has to make an extremely stressful decision, tochoose his or her own career.On the one hand, modern society, with its hundreds of professions and jobs,presents a giant choice of future job opportunities. Industry and business, science andeducation, medicine, service, arts and journalism are just a few professional fields ayoung person can specialize in.On the other hand, modern society with its crises, unemployment and inflation,makes your choice more poor. You can choose a profession you really like, and faceproblems when looking for a job.

Or you can find a job you like, but it will be underpaid.Choosing a future career, we should consider the following things.Pay. Generally speaking, it is important. Of course there may be varioussituations, but if you are going to be independent, successful and wealthy, you have tofind a well-paid job. Moreover, if you are going to have a family, you should be ready tosupport it.Place of work. Your choice may be based on your lifestyle or healthcondition.

Full-time, part-time, flexitime jobs. Part-time working may involve a later startand earlier finish time than a full-time position, working mornings or afternoons only,fewer working days in a week for less salary. Employees decide by themselves when tobegin and end their working day.Communication with different people. Meeting and dealing with people doesn'tappeal to every person. Some people are not very sociable; they are nervous and shy.Frankly speaking, it is a great talent to have communication skills.Business trips. You should keep in mind that some professions involve travellingall over the world, such as tour guides, scientists, actors, journalists, pilots and so on. It'snot always fun.

Business trips may last a week, a month and even more. Such trips maybe very exhausting and stressful.Jobs connected with risk. Such jobs are usually well-paid, but very dangerous. Apolice officer, a fireman, a bodyguard, a lifeguard — these are the names of jobs whichimply risk.Analysing all these points will help you not to make a wrong choice.Choosing a career should not only be a matter of future prestige and wealth. Workshould bring real satisfaction; otherwise your whole life will become dull andmonotonous..