Career Paths

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Speaker 1: I feel I’m far too young to make a decision about my future career path. Everybody keeps asking me what I want to do, but I really have no clue what I want to do work-wise. I’m a bit of a technology freak, so people assume I’ll study IT, but I can’t possibly imagine myself working in front of a computer screen all the time, no matter how much I get paid. In fact, this would be the least appealing option for me. All I know is that whatever job I land, I’ll have to get a lot of satisfaction from it. I’m not too money-minded, but my brain definitely switches off when I have to do dull things, so I wouldn’t last long in a job which I don’t find creative and exciting enough.

Speaker 2: I’m just about to graduate from my uni, so sooner or later I’ll have to find a proper job to support myself. So far I’ve only had some experience working part-time, and I must say I’ve enjoyed every minute of it, not to mention having my own money, so I hope that when I get a full-time job I’ll make the most of it. I’m quick to learn things, ready to work under pressure, and devote myself to what I do, particularly if my work allows me to show my strong point, such as my creativity and good into personal skills. I think I’m the type who will live to work rather than work to live, so I’ll be a perfect employee.

Speaker 3: As far as I’m concerned, it’s pretty impossible to choose what to study if you have to think about your feature work. I thought I could study what I’m passionate about, which is art, and then find suitable employment. This doesn’t seem to be the case, though. Most people I talk to tell me that choosing a profession which will guarantee me some proper money in the future is absolutely crucial for me. They show me that artists or art teachers won’t be necessary in a decade or so. I find it hard to believe, but I must admit, it’s beginning to worry me a bit. If only someone could offer some reliable information regarding future trends in the job market.

Speaker 4: I’ve read a fascinating article about some new professions that are likely to emerge in the future, and I must say I found it quite inspiring. I’ve been wondering for a while what to do in the future, and what I read helped me make up my mind to become a digital architect. I’ll be designing computer-generated 3D buildings called Digital Skins, which will be used by advertisers for example. I realise that the studies could be pretty challenging because you must be both art and technology-oriented, but that doesn’t bother me so much. My only problem is that the course will be quite pricey, maybe I could apply for a scholarship or get a bank loan.