◄UNIT 1: PEOPLE AND BUSINESSESUNIT 3: SOCIAL COHESION►

UNIT2: CAREERS AND CHOICES

  • UNIT2: CAREERS AND CHOICES

    Key unit competence: To use language learnt in the context of careers
    and choices
    Introductory activity
    Picture observation and interpretation
    Observe and discuss activities taking place in the figures below


    Questions for discussion
    1. Identify different activities that are taking place in each figure.
    2. Why do you think people do different jobs?
    3. What would you do if you chose a career and found it too challenging?
    4. Do you think qualifications and skills are necessary? Discuss.
    5. Recommend some pieces of advice for young people to choose a good

    career. 

    2.1 Describing different types of careers and specific jobs
    Pre-reading activity

    2.1.1. Learning activities: Reading and text analysis
    Text 1: Different professions and specific jobs
    There are many professions in the world: doctors, teachers, artists,
    investigators, journalists, historians and so on. All these professions have their
    excitement, fascination and frustration. Some say that there are as many
    kinds of professions as there are people. So, everyone has to choose the one
    that suits them. 
    Among all of those professions, there are five that I admire most. First and
    foremost is the profession of teaching. A teacher is a nation builder. He is a role
    model for his students. In the modern materialistic age, the teachers have lost
    the high status they used to enjoy in society. Still, one can say, teaching is the
    noblest of all professions. 
    The second profession I admire most is the profession of a doctor. There is no
    doubt many doctors have these days grown very greedy. They try to fleece
    the poor helpless patients. But I’m here talking about an ideal doctor only.
    Such a doctor has the milk of human kindness in him. He considers service to
    mankind his mission. He charges moderate fees and works wholeheartedly
    to mitigate the sufferings of the ailing humanity. 
    The third profession which I admire most is the profession of a soldier. A soldier
    is the saviour of the country and its people. He is ready to sacrifice his life for
    the sake of his country. He must be given due respect, regard and status in
    society.


    The fourth profession I admire most is the profession of a farmer. A farmer
    supplies food to all the people. Nobody can live without food. So, all of us
    depend for food on the farmer. The farmer must be given better treatment and
    facilities.

    The fifth profession I admire most is that of a politician. This may seem strange as
    the politicians are condemned everywhere. The reason for their condemnation

    generally is because they are mostly corrupt. 

    But I’m talking here about an ideal politician only. Such a politician is a model
    of service to society, country and mankind. Before independence, we had such
    great politicians as Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Balgangadhar Tilak,
    Gopal Krishna Gokhale and others. I wish we had such great selfless leaders
    and politicians now also.

                                  Adopted from: Manish, (2020)

    Comprehension questions:
    1. What are the professions that the writer admires most?
    2. Why is teaching a noble profession according to the writer?
    3. Mention the qualities of a professional doctor as described in the passage.
    4. Why some politicians are condemned?
    5. Compare the person who did different jobs within different professions

    with the person who only had one profession in life.

    Application activity 2.1.2
    Vocabulary and composition writing
    1. Vocabulary

    Match words and expressions in column A with their meanings in column B



    2. Composition writing:
    Choose one profession and write two paragraphs describing its benefits and
    frustrations.
    2.2 Talking about Qualifications and skills
    Pre-reading activity


    2.2.1 Learning activities: Reading and text analysis

    Text1: Relationship between qualifications and labour market
    Read this text and answer the questions that follow:

    Some people find academic degrees or other training essential milestones
    for future success, while others believe that this does not guarantee future
    success and there are other relevant factors just as crucial. Personally, I take
    the opinion that success is not guaranteed.

    On the one hand, gaining educational qualifications is certainly a method with
    which to gain success in certain areas of life. With regards to a career, it makes
    a person more competitive as employers will generally seek people who are

    well-qualified for the best and most richly rewarded positions in their company. 

    This is true for all types of work, be it as an accountant or lawyer; or work in
    the building trade. It can also be viewed as bringing success in terms of one’s
    own development, as for some people gaining more educational qualifications
    is not for work but instead leads to a sense of personal accomplishment and
    fulfilment.
    On the other hand, it is not certain that success will follow. In terms of work,
    many people study hard to become well-qualified but then fail to reach the
    heights of success that they expected. This is because in today’s world there
    is a high level of competition for many jobs and a high number of graduates
    or qualified people. Not only this, there are other skills needed aside from
    qualifications. ‘People skills’ are also very important and so regardless of the
    level of qualifications, those who cannot get along well with others may be less
    likely to achieve the success they desire.

    In my opinion, therefore, educational qualifications can bring success in life for
    many people, yet there are no guarantees this will be the case. Other factors
    such as the current job market and personal skills are also factors of importance.

                                                   Adopted from (IELTSbuddy, 2022)

             Comprehension questions
    1. Which method should be deployed in order to gain future success
    described by the writer?
    2. Do you think having academic success guarantees a job well done?
    3. Compare academic qualifications and job market as discussed in the
    passage above.
    4. Mention other factors in addition to qualification that can ensure success

    in the job. 

    Text 2: Why you should choose accounting as a career
    If you think of accountants as people who spend their days bent over adding
    machines or manipulating spreadsheets, it’s time for an update. While
    crunching the numbers and analyzing financial data is an essential part of
    accounting, it also requires problem solving, creativity and strong communication
    skills. Accountants help organizations make better decisions and help society do better.
    Accountants provide fiscal insight, which, in turn, helps companies know
    when to launch new products, move into new markets, or avoid money-losing
    ventures. Accountants also are the guardians of financial accuracy across the
    economy. They help protect against fraud, measure the impact of corporate
    environmental initiatives, and find ways to reduce wasteful spending.

    Many accountants find fulfilling careers doing auditing, tax or consulting work
    for public accounting firms, jobs that require plenty of teamwork and often bring
    opportunities for travel. And accountants with an entrepreneurial bent
    often find success starting their own firms or working at a start-up.

    Maybe the best thing about switching from another career into accounting

    is that you still bring all of that experience with you into the new accounting
    role. If you were a teacher, for example, you’ll still have opportunities to explain
    accounting concepts to people you work with as an accountant.

    To sum up, the accounting field has plenty of great opportunities waiting for you.
    You can work in a variety of industries and roles to fill your career with purpose.
    With great pay, opportunities for growth, and the chance to help businesses
    grow into the next decade and beyond, accounting is a great career path to
             pursue.

                                         Adapted from (UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, 2022)

             Comprehension questions
    1. Is being able to adding numbers or manipulate spreadsheets enough to
    be considered a good accountant? Explain.
    2. How does providing fiscal insight help companies?
    3. With an example from the passage, explain how one can bring the

    experience they got from another career in accounting role.

    Application activities 2.2.2
    Vocabulary and composition writing
    1. Vocabulary
    Find the meaning of the following words used in the passage
    a) Manipulating
    b) Spreadsheets
    c) Crunching
    d) Insight
    e) Ventures
    f) Fraud
    g) Fulfill
    h) Accountants with an entrepreneurial bent
    i) Switching

    j) Pursue

    2. Composition writing
    Write a 200-word composition explaining the reasons why you have

    chosen accounting as a career. 

            2.3. Describing ways of finding jobs

           2.3.1 Learning activities: Reading and text analysis

    Text 1: An interviewer and an interviewee
    Read the interview conducted and answer questions that follow:
    Interviewer: Welcome to ABC Controls, David. I am Tom.
    Interviewee: Hello, it’s nice to meet you.
    Interviewer: Nice to meet you too, how are you doing today?
    Interviewee: I am doing well, and you?
    Interviewer: Great, thanks. I hope we didn’t keep you waiting for long? 
    Interviewee: No, I had the chance to talk to one of your engineers while
    waiting.
    Interviewer: That’s good. David, shall we start?
    Interviewee: Yeah, sure.
    Interviewer: First of all, let me introduce myself. I am the manager of our
    engineering department here and we have an open position, so we have been
    interviewing applicants to fill the position as quickly as possible.
    Interviewee: Yes Sir, I read about the position on your website, and I think I
    am a good fit.
    Interviewer: We currently have several ongoing projects and the team is
    working hard. We are hoping to keep busy for a long time.
    Interviewee: What are the essential qualifications required for the position?
    Interviewer: This is an entry-level engineering position; we do provide a lot of
    training here. But we do require that you have at least a bachelor’s degree in
    computer engineering. Previous experience in the field is a plus.
    Interviewee: What kind of experience would you count as a work in the field?
    Interviewer: Even though we provide training, it would be great if you had
    some hands-on programming experience, knowledge of database systems or
    skills on developing applications.
    Interviewee: My final school project was actually developing a mobile
    application, so I am fairly competent in developing mobile and web applications.
    Interviewer: That’s good to hear, which school did you graduate from?
    Interviewee: I was a student at DEF University, and I graduated with a
    bachelor’s degree in computer science. I worked as a computer lab teacher in
    school for about 2 years. Guiding students through their projects helped me
    get experience in several programming languages. 
    Interviewer: What are you looking for in a job?
    Interviewee: The job should definitely help me grow in my career. I will be
    happy to learn and grow as I work in a passionate company like yours.
    Interviewer: You are right. There is plenty of room for advancement in our
    company. What are your strengths? Why should I hire you?
    Interviewee: I am a diligent person and a fast learner. I am very eager to learn. 
    My friends also find me very easy to work with.
    Interviewer: Very well. Now, do you mind working overtime?
    Interviewee: No, I do not.
    Interviewer: Because, sometimes we get overwhelmed with heavy workload.
    Interviewee: I understand that’s the nature of the job. When I was going to
    school, I took quite a few courses each semester while working at least twenty
    hours every week. And, I handled that situation very well.
    Interviewer: Do you have any questions for me?
    Interviewee: No, I think I have a pretty good understanding of the requirements.
    I believe that I can handle it with ease, and the fact that you provide all the
    training sounds excellent. I hope to have the opportunity to work for you.
    Interviewer: David, it is nice to meet you. I can tell that you are a good
    candidate. Expect to hear from us within a week or so about the job.
    Interviewee: Nice meeting you too. Thank you for your time.
    Interviewer: Thank you for coming

    Comprehension questions

    1. What are the names of both interviewer and interviewee?
    2. Which institution would like to recruit an employee and for which position?
    3. Where did the applicant get the information from and what were the requirements?
    4. Identify the interviewee working experience as described in the dialogue.
    5. Mention the reason given by the applicant/interviewee about why he was
    looking for that job.
    6. Have you learnt any lesson from the interview read? Justify your answer. 
    Text2. Finding jobs
    Read the text below and answer comprehension questions:
    Growing up in school, students are constantly reminded that a college education
    is necessary to make a decent salary. Over the years, it has become evident to
    many young adults that this statement is indeed true. However, as the need for
    jobs increases, so does the necessity of being more competitive in a work field. 
    Since our generation has grown up knowing that graduating from college is a
    necessity, a college education is no longer enough to be competitive in the job
    market    ; therefore, our generation has given birth to a new requirement to find
    the right job after college. This requirement is known as an internship.

    There are many people who are currently working in fields where they never
    thought they would work. Their plans in life didn’t work out the way they wanted
    and they are now living under what they once labelled “Plan B”. Companies
    can be sure that interns are dedicated and truly interested in the field that they

    are working in.

    If you’re considering a new career, volunteering can help you get experience in
    your area of interest and meet people in the field. Even if you’re not planning on
    changing careers, volunteering gives you the opportunity to practice important
    skills used in the workplace, such as teamwork, communication, problem
    solving, project planning, task management, and organization. You might feel
    more comfortable stretching your wings at work once you’ve honed these skills

    in a volunteer position first. 

    Volunteering offers you the chance to try out a new career without making a
    long-term commitment. It is also a great way to gain experience in a new field.
    In some fields, you can volunteer directly at an organization that does the kind
    of work you are interested in. For example, if you’re interested in nursing, you
    could volunteer at a hospital or a nursing home. Your volunteer work might also
    expose you to professional organizations or internships that could benefit your
    career.
    Finally, for finding jobs graduates either secondary students or University
    students apply and when their application are accepted, they may sit for written
    exams and interviews. Examples of channels include and not limited to Job in
    Rwanda, Rwanda Civil Service Recruitment portal and Umurimo.com.

         Adopted from: (StudyMoose, 2018)

    Comprehension questions
    1. Which different ways of finding jobs are mentioned in the passage above?
    2. Explain the relationship between professional internship and career
    opportunity.
    3. Do you think volunteerism can help someone to find a job? Explain.
    4. How do people apply through Rwanda recruitment portal and job in
    Rwanda? 
    Application activities 2.3.2
    Vocabulary and summary writing
    1. Vocabulary
    Find the meaning of the following words used in the passage
    a. Internship
    b. Job market
    c. Plan B
    d. Volunteering
    e. Professional
    2. Summary writing
    In not more than 80 words, summarise the passage above pointing out the
    importance of volunteering in professional development. 
    2.4 Recounting a career
    2.4.1 Learning activities: Reading and text analysis
    A text: A Brief History of Accounting
    The history of accounting or accountancy is thousands of years old and can
    be traced to ancient civilizations. The early development of accounting dates
    back to ancient Mesopotamia, and is closely related to developments in writing,
    counting, money and early auditing systems by the ancient Egyptians and
    Babylonians. By the time of the Emperor Augustus, the Roman government
    had access to detailed financial information.

    In India Chanakya wrote a manuscript similar to a financial management book,
    during the period of the Mauryan Empire. His book “Arthashasthra” contains
    few detailed aspects of maintaining books of accounts for a Sovereign State.

    The Italian Luca Pacioli, recognized as the father of accounting and
    bookkeeping was the first person to publish a work on double-entry bookkeeping,
    and introduced the field in Italy.

    The modern profession of the chartered accountant originated in Scotland in
    the nineteenth century. Accountants often belonged to the same associations
    as solicitors, who often offered accounting services to their clients. Early
    modern accounting had similarities to today’s forensic accounting. Accounting
    began to transition into an organized profession in the nineteenth century, with
    local professional bodies in England merging to form the Institute of Chartered
    Accountants in England and Wales in 1880.

    Accounting records dating back more than 7,000 years have been found
    in Mesopotamia, and documents from ancient Mesopotamia show lists of
    expenditures, and goods received and traded. The development of accounting,
    along with that of money and numbers, may be related to the taxation and
    trading activities of temples.

    The early development of accounting was closely related to developments in
    writing, counting, and money. In particular, there is evidence that a key step in
    the development of counting -the transition from concrete to abstract 
    counting was related to the early development of accounting and money and took place
    in Mesopotamia.
    Other early accounting records were also found in the ruins of ancient Babylon,
    Assyria and Sumeria, which date back more than 7,000 years. The people of
    that time relied on primitive accounting methods to record the growth of crops
    and herds. Because there was a natural season to farming and herding, it was
    easy to count and determine if a surplus had been gained after the crops had
    been harvested or the young animals weaned.

    Between the 4th millennium BC and the 3rd millennium BC, the ruling leaders
    and priests in ancient Iran had people oversee financial matters. In Godin Tepe
    and Tepe Yahya, cylindrical tokens that were used for bookkeeping on clay
    scripts were found in buildings that had large rooms for storage of crops. In
    Godin Tepe’s findings, the scripts only contained tables with figures, while in
    Tepe Yahya’s findings, the scripts also contained graphical representations.
    The invention of a form of bookkeeping using clay tokens represented a huge
    cognitive leap for mankind.
                                   Adapted from (Rekenmeesters, 2016)
    Comprehension questions
    1. Mention four developments that favoured the early development of
    accounting as mentioned in the first paragraph.
    2. Explain the contribution of Chanakya to modern accounting.
    3. Who was recognized as the father of accounting and bookkeeping and why?
    4. Where did the modern accounting profession originate from?
    5. How do the scripts found in Godin Tepe differ from those found in Tepe
    Yahya? 
    Application activities 2.4.2
    Vocabulary and role-play
    1. Vocabulary
    Use the following words and expressions to make your own sentences
    paying attention the context in which they are used in the passage.
    a) Traced
    b) Auditing
    c) Manuscript
    d) The father of
    e) Solicitors
    f) Herds
    g) Tokens
    h) Cognitive 
    2. Role-play
    Put yourself in the shoes of an accountant in any institution and tell your
    classmates the way you passed through detailing excitements, fascinations
    and challenges you encountered. 
    2.5 Language structure: The Present Perfect, Present
    Perfect Continuous and past perfect
    2.5.1. Present prefect tense
    This tense connects the past with the present: completed or unchanging actions
    or events. It cannot be used to make a reference to a particular point or period
    (like last week, in January, at 2.am, etc.)
    Generally, the present perfect tense is used when talking about:
    a) Actions which took place in the past, but whose time is not precise or
    mentioned. 
    e.g. Have you been to Kigali?
    b) Experience
    e.g. Have you ever travelled by plane?
    - Yes, I have. No, I haven’t.
    - No, but I’m planning to.
    c) News
    e.g. Our country has sent an Ambassador to DRC.
    It is used for:
    – Completed actions or events at some time before now (no particular
    time given)
    – Actions or events in periods of time not yet finished
    – Achievements
    – Actions with ever, and never referring to any time up to now
    – Unchanging situations in periods of time up to now
    – Series of completed actions up to now
    – Future actions after some conjunctions: after, before, as soon as, until,
    for, since, this week/month/year, etc.
    2.5.2. The use of since and for with the present perfect
    tense 
    a) Since
    Examples:
    1. The population of DRC has increased since 1970.
    2. Rwanda has been independent since 1962. (this means that Rwanda
    became independent in 1962 and that it is still independent).
    3. His Excellence Paul Kagame, the President of the Republic of Rwanda,
    has ruled the country since 2000.
    4. You have been students here since January 2011.b) 
    b) For
    Examples:
    1. Rwanda has been independent for 57 years in 2019.
    2. You have been students here for one month. 
    3. Our English teacher has taught us English for one month.
    Formation and Usages of the Present Perfect: 
    


    We use the perfect tense with since to indicate the beginning of a period of
    time. 
    1. We use the present perfect tense with for to indicate the duration of a
    period of time.
    2. The use of just, almost, already and yet can be used with the present
    perfect to show how an action/event is related to present. If you ask a
    question like: Have you written the other letter? Different answers may
    be given. Answers can be:
    – Yes, I have already written it.
    – Yes, I have just written it.
    – I have almost written it.
    – No. I haven’t written it yet.
    – No. I haven’t yet written it.
    – I am still writing it. 
    2.5.3. Formation and uses of the present perfect continuous
    The present perfect continuous talks about an action which started before now
    and is still continuing. The main concern is the time the action started. 
    a. How to form the present perfect continuous tense 

    The present perfect continuous is formed using this formula: have/has (Present
    simple of the verb to have) + been + main verb in (ing) form.
    Examples:
    We have been studying to become lawyers.
    They have been doing this job for three years now.
    She has been waiting for her mother since yesterday!
    Note: Since and for help us to know the time interval an action has taken.
    Compare these sentences: 
    • Musafiri has been teaching since 2000. (Begun teaching that year up
    to now)
    • Musafiri has been teaching for fifteen years. (Has spent fifteen years
    teaching) 
    b. When to use the present perfect continuous
    The present perfect continuous is used when talking about:
    1. An action which began in the near past and is still continuing. It does not
    matter how long the near past is. e.g. He has been working as a doctor
    for a very long time. (He still works as a doctor)
    2. The time interval and length of an action up to present using since and
    for. 
    Examples:
    • She has been lecturing since she finished her university.
    • We have been waiting for the new manager for five months.
    3. The present perfect continuous tense is also used when drawing
    conclusions 
    Examples:
    • His eyes are red. It is clear he has been crying after that difficult job
    interview.
    • Look at his hands. He must have been cultivating for his entire life. 
    2.5.4. Past Perfect Tense 
    Examples
    The past perfect tense is used to show that something happened before another
    action in the past. It can also be used to show that something happened before
    a specific time in the past. 
    a How to form the Past Perfect Tense

    Examples:
    – She had met him before the interview
    – The plane had left by the time I got to the airport.
    – I had written the email before he apologized.
    – Kate had wanted to see the movie, but she did not have money for the
    ticket. 
    b. When to use the Past Perfect Tense
    The present perfect continuous is used in several situations. When talking about:
    An action that happened before another in the past: 
    Examples:
    – She stayed up all night because she had received bad news.
    – They lost many of the games because they had not practiced enough.
    – You had studied Italian before you moved to Rome. 
    When using the past perfect tense in this case, the most important thing to
    consider is that one action happened before another in the past. The order
    of events does not matter since the tense used shows clearly which event
    happened first.
    An action that happened before a specific time in the past:
    – She had established her company before 2008.
    – They had gotten engaged before last year.
    – I had fallen asleep before eight O’clock.
    An action in reported speech
    Examples:
    – The teacher asked if we had studied for the exam.
    – The boss had said it would be a long meeting.
    An action showing dissatisfaction with the past 
    Examples:
    – We wished we had purchased the winning ticket.
    – She wished she had seen her friend.
    – The boy wished he had asked another question. 
    An action that took place slightly before another action in the past. In this case
    the word “just” is used.
    Examples:
    – She had just left the scene when the ambulance arrived.
    – The bus had just left when we got to the stop.
    – I had just gone outside when it started to rain.
    Other cases in which the past perfect tense is used:
    – I had got the letter before new recruitment. 
    – He understood the math test because he had been taught all week.
    – I did not have any cash because I had lost my purse.
    – I had been to Mexico once.
    – If I had seen him, I would have told him the news about his employees.
    – Before he did his homework, he had stayed after school for help.
    – She had lived in California before moving to Texas.
    – She had visited several doctors before she found out what the problem
    was with her hand. 
    Application activities 2.5.
    Make the positive or negative past perfect simple
    
    1. When I arrived at the cinema, the film…………. (start).
    2. She……….. (live) in China before she went to Thailand.
    3. After they …………….(eat) the shellfish, they began to feel sick.
    4. If you……………. (listen) to me, you would have got the job.
    5. Julie didn’t arrive until after I ……… (leave).
    6. When we……….. (finish) dinner, we went out.
    7. The garden was dead because it …… (be) dry all summer.
    8. He ……………(meet) her somewhere before.

    9. We were late for the plane because we…………(forget) our
    passports.
    10. She told me she ………………. (study) a lot before the exam.
    11. We couldn’t go into the concert because we…….(not/bring) our
    tickets.
    12. The grass was yellow because it………(not/rain) all summer.
    13. The lights went off because we ………(not/pay) the electricity bill.
    14. The children ……..(not/do) their homework, so they were in trouble.
    15. We couldn’t go into the concert because we ……(not/bring) our
    tickets
    16. They ……(not/eat) so we went to a restaurant.
    17. She said that she……..(not/visit) the UK before.
    18. Julie and Anne ………(not/meet) before the party.
    19. I ………(not/have) breakfast when he arrived.

    End of unit assessment 2.6

    1. The majority of the youth nowadays aren’t minding about skills, they
    only wish to have degrees and go to the job market. Based on this
    statement, write a composition comparing qualifications and skills
    for labour market.
    2. Choose the correct answer from the brackets.
    a) We love this writer’s books. We (have been reading / had been
    reading) them for years.
    b) Her clothes were dirty because she (has been working / had been
    working) in the garage.
    c) Where have you been? We (had been waiting / have been
    waiting) for you for ages.
    d) He hasn’t decided on a career yet, but he (has been thinking /
    had been thinking) about it lately.
    e) After she (has been playing / had been playing) the violin for ten
    years, she joined an orchestra.
    3. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in
    brackets. Use the Present Perfect Continuous or the Past Perfect
    Continuous.
    a) How long ... your father...(work) for the company when he retired?
    b) Mike has never had an accident and he ....(drive) for years.
    c) She had no idea it was so late because she .... (not / watch) the
    time.
    d) “ ... (you / take) your medicine regularly, Mrs Smith?” “Yes, doctor.”
    e) They eventually found the dog after they ...(look) for it all night.
    4. Complete the sentences with a suitable word or expression from the
    following adverbs of time: for, by tomorrow, so far, the week before,
    since
    a) Our TV hasn’t been working ... last week.
    b) The Browns invited us to dinner although we had only met ... .
    c) They will have finished painting the house ... .
    d) We had been writing ...nearly an hour when the bell rang.
    e) They have interviewed three suspects ... . 
    5. Put each of the following words in its correct place in the text below:

    It is very important for everybody to make the right choice of 1) __________.
    And it is no wonder because there are a lot of honourable professions
    to choose from, for example, the profession of a teacher, a doctor, a
    computer-operator, an 2) __________, a journalist, an agronomist, a
    miner, a fitter, etc. It is difficult for the young people of seventeen to give a
    definite 3) __________. There are lots of people who take 4) __________
    about their professions and their career very easily. It is a matter of fact
    that only few of them become successful in their careers and their 5)
    __________. Such people don’t gain much success in their professions
    and their careers. The next point is that there is a big difference between
    6) __________ and career. Job is just a place to work in and to earn
    your living while 7) __________ involves planning out the journey, picking
    up the necessary skills along the way to be successful, and purposely
    deciding what your 8) __________, skills and work values are. Choosing
    a career is a hot question for school-leavers. I know that leaving school is
    the beginning of my independent life, the beginning of a far more serious
    examination of my abilities and 9) __________. My parents and school
    teachers helped me to 10) __________ my future profession. I would
    like to become a teacher as my parents are. This profession is to my
    liking though I understand that it is a difficult job, but I like people and my
    long-term dream is to bring up and teach children. Some people never
    pick a career. They continue drifting from job to job, without considering
    where the drifting will lead. 11) __________ may change their career
    interests or goals over time, but a well-chosen career usually leads to
    more advanced and challenging opportunities. And let’s face it – you’re
    likely to be working most of your life, so why not enjoy what you’re doing.
    Finally, I’d like to advise you to choose your career carefully and then you
    will be happy and 12) __________ in your future life. 
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