Module 1 – Unit 8: Language Focus
Talking about Professional Choices
Think about where you are in your professional life and complete the self-assessment exercise below. For each item, circle the number (1-4) that best describes you. Then, look at all your answers in the chart and complete the statements that follow.
Self-Assessment: Professional Change
4=very true 3=somewhat true 2=only a little true 1=not true at all
I like to change jobs often. I get bored easily with the work I do. I often take on leadership roles. I am assertive about seeking promotions at work. I like managing people. I always set new career goals for myself. I am more ambitious than most people I know. I like taking classes to keep up-to-date in my profession. I always get along with my supervisors and try to see things from their point of view. I expect to move up in my field at least two more times before I retire. |
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 |
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 |
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 |
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 |
In my professional life, I am the type of person who _____________________________ |
What have been the main choices and changes you’ve made in your career?
Create your own professional timeline, with key stages in your career up to the present.
present
Now add a future point in your timeline, based on a hidden talent or passion you have.
Then write at least four sentences about your professional choices using past, present, present perfect, and future verb tenses.
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