Jobs. Careers

Topic 7: Jobs. Careers. (questions for discussion) 1. Have you ever worked? If yes, what did you do? 2. What personal characteristics and skills are necessary for doing that job well? 3. What job opportunities do young people have in Estonia after leaving secondary school? 4. What professions are most needed in Estonia now? 5. How can one find a job? 6. Can people in your area get any career counseling? Do you think it is necessary? 7. What do you plan to do after school? Who or what has influenced your choice? 8. What would you do if your plans fail? 9. What is important when choosing a job? 10. What is your dream job? 11. What profession/professions would you never choose? 12. If you were unemployed, would you take any job offered? Why/ why not? 13. Would you like to work abroad? Why/ why not? What jobs could you get there? 14. Does the job you do influence people’s opinion of you? Do you think it should? Why do you think so? 15. Why do you think there are more girls than boys are studying at the universities? 16. How have working conditions changed over the past 10-20 years? 17. How have working conditions changed over the past 10-20 years? 18. What new jobs have appeared and what jobs have disappeared? 19. What characterizes success for you? 20.