Career Counselor

Career Counselor

Instructions: Imagine you are a career counselor, a person who helps other people find the right job for them. You are going to interview people who want to make a big change in their lives by entering a new career. Ask them questions to learn about their current job, their likes and dislikes, and help them choose a new career that will be satisfying to them.

Student A: Choose one of the careers below. This is your job now. Your career counselor will ask you questions to help you find a new job that matches your interests and personality.

Student B: Interview your partner and help them find a new career! Try to use some of the questions and phrases below in your conversation.

• What do you like about your job now?
• What do you dislike about your job?
• Why do you want to start a new career?
• What are your hobbies?
• Do you enjoy...?
• Would you like to...?
• What do you hope to...?
• What are your talents or skills?

• You might want to try...
• I have an idea, you could...
• Are you sure you want to...?
• Why don't you try...?
• You will be happier if you...