Choosing a career is a significant decision, and it's important to consider your interests, skills, and goals when exploring different options. While I can't make the decision for you, I can provide some guidance on how to approach your career choice.
Self-reflection: Start by reflecting on your interests, values, and passions. What subjects or activities excite you the most? What are your natural talents and strengths? Understanding yourself will help you identify career paths that align with your personal preferences.
Research: Conduct thorough research on different careers that appeal to you. Look into the job responsibilities, required qualifications, growth opportunities, and work environments associated with those careers. Online resources, career counseling services, informational interviews, and job shadowing can provide valuable insights.
Skills and Education: Assess your existing skills and determine if you need to acquire additional knowledge or qualifications for your desired career. Consider whether you prefer pursuing a degree, vocational training, or certifications to enhance your skill set.
Networking and Mentorship: Reach out to professionals working in the fields you are interested in and ask for informational interviews or mentorship opportunities. Networking can provide valuable guidance and help you gain a better understanding of the realities of different careers.
Gain Experience: Seek internships, part-time jobs, or volunteer opportunities related to your preferred career path. Practical experience will give you a firsthand taste of the work involved and help you make an informed decision.
Long-term Goals: Consider your long-term goals and aspirations. Where do you see yourself in 5, 10, or 20 years? Does your chosen career path align with those goals? It's essential to choose a career that allows for growth, advancement, and opportunities to achieve your long-term objectives.
Flexibility and Adaptability: Keep in mind that career paths can evolve over time. It's okay to explore different options, make changes, or even switch careers if you discover new interests or passions along the way. Embrace opportunities for learning and growth throughout your career journey.
Remember, a career is not just about financial stability but also about finding fulfillment and personal satisfaction. Take the time to make an informed decision, and don't hesitate to seek guidance from professionals or career counselors who can provide personalized advice based on your unique circumstances and aspirations.
5. Which other
careers?
Engineer
Scientist
Designer
Politician
Environmentalist
Can your career save the environment?
The environment:
The air, water, and land in or on
which people, animals,
and plants live. :
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Discuss (4 mins)
Which careers do you
think could save the
environment?
This crazy building is Australia's very
first carbon neutral building. The Pixel
Building was designed by Studio505 is
an amazing example of what is possible
in terms of energy efficiency, renewable
energy, water collection, waste
reduction and a green roof. It is capable
of collecting all of its own water and
generating all of its own energy.
6. Can your career save the environment?
Renewable energy:
Energy that is produced using the sun, wind, or
from crops, rather than using fuels such as oil or coal.
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The UK is at the forefront
of wind energy. That’s not
really surprising since it
has about the best wind
resource in the world, in
Scotland especially.
The UK is aiming to get at
least 15% of its energy from
renewable sources by 2020.
This means that we’ll all
start to use more wind, solar,
hydro, biomass, tidal and
wave energy in the near
future.
Do you have any
great ideas for
future energy
sources, could you
save the world?
7. Can your career save the environment?
Engineer:
A person whose job is
to design or build machines, engines,
or electrical equipment, or things such
as roads, railways, or bridges,
using scientific principles.
3
Discuss (2 mins)
In the film we met Bailey, an
apprentice. How can
working with wood be good
for the environment?
Fact file:
Latest figures show that the construction
industry contributed £117 billion to the UK
economy, 6% of the total. There are 2.4
million construction industry jobs in the UK -
that’s 6.6% of all jobs.
In the next five years it is expected that
232,000 jobs will be created in the industry.
8. Can your career save a life?
4
Table Activity (3-5 mins)
What careers can you think
of that could save a life?
Have any of you considered
one?
Careers helping people come in all
shapes and sizes. You can get
hands-on in a healthcare or
emergency services job, think your
way around problems as a social
worker or lawyer, or create
broader benefits for society in a
career such as science or
engineering.
Paramedic
Surgeon
Police Officer Nurse
Who else?
Counsellor
Fire Fighter Doctor
9. Can your career save a life?
In the film we also saw Georgia, the
paediatric nurse who looks after children
throughout their cancer treatment.
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Fact file:
The NHS is the biggest employer in Europe
with 1.5 million employees. There are 360
different job roles, taking in a huge array of
different skills and qualifications. It means
that there’s probably a career opportunity in
every town and city in the country at your
local hospital or health authority.
Paired discussion (3-5 mins)
What qualities would you need
to work in a caring career?
How important is
communication?
In the film we saw David, the Superintendent
Proton Radiographer who oversees people’s
treatment for cancer with proton therapy.
