Career vs Family

These are some general questions about careers: 1. What are some common occupations in your country? 2. What are some common job for men in your country? 3. What are some common job for women in your country? 4. What motivates a person to change his/ her job? 5. How much money do you consider a decent salary? 6. What skills and qualifications do you have? At what age do people usually retire in your country? 7. How difficult is to have your own business?

Career Discussion Topic: What effects are robotic workers having on the job market?

Career Discussion Topic: Gender – Are there male jobs & female jobs?

Career Discussion Topic: Jobs of the future – What jobs will exist in 5, 10, 20 years that don’t exist now?

Career Discussion Topic: Transferable skills – what are they and why do we need them?

Career Discussion Topic: What skills & qualities do employers want when they employ a person straight out of school/college/university?

Career Discussion Topic: Employers are frequently reported as saying school leavers are not workplace ready.

Career Discussion Topic: Why do some people try and dissuade people from taking certain jobs?

Career Discussion Topic: Why do some jobs have more kudos than others? – Is it really all about cash?

Career Discussion Topic: Can you turn a hobby into a career? – Students may wish to pursue a hobby such as photography or sport as a careers.

Career Discussion Topic: Can work be fun? What makes work fun? Can it always be fun? What is fun?

Career Discussion Topic: How many types of job can I expect to do over my lifetime?

Career Discussion Topic: What’s the difference between a job and a career?

Career Discussion Topic: Is a job just to pay the bills and a career something you’re interested in?