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Unit Two My Future Career

2.1 Determine Career Goals

Section One: Tasks

SituationSuppose you were a freshman named Li Xin.On the third day of your college lifea career development plan is lectured with a heated discussion onDetermine Career Goals. Make a conversation with your team members onCareer Goalsand act it out.

Section Two: Related Information

Basic Career Goals

Every now and then we come across people who are unhappy with their jobs.The reasons of their unhappiness may vary—some do not like their work schedule,or some do not like a particular colleague in their office,or some do not like their bosses. However,these vague reasons actually serve as a cover for the underlying reasons of all dissatisfaction with jobs—the employee is unaware of or has not given thought to his/her career goals and objectives.It is only when a person has a clear thought about his/her career goals and objectives that he/she gets ultimate satisfaction from his/her job and therefore progresses faster.1Here is an example list of some basic career goals that an employee should think about and keep in mind:

Growth in Resources

Change is the only constant,and be it in everyday life or in a profession.With the change and growth in business,it is only natural that one would have to constantly upgrade and enhance their knowledge and resources that he/she offers to the business or to the client.2Therefore,upgrading one’s knowledge and resources is an important career goal to pursue.

Financial Aspect

The financial aspect is one of the most important ones.If a person is underpaid,he or she will become bitter and frustrated and this will be manifested in his or her work ethics and work method.If a person is overpaid,he/she may become lethargic and may not be as productive to the company as they were when they were hired and may soon be given the pink slip.Therefore,another important career goal is to be paid only as much as the worth of the job position for the company.

Satisfaction

No activity in this world is carried out without a certain level of satisfaction being one of a person’s requirements.One important career goal should be to be satisfied with whatever you are doing.Of course,that does not mean that you should stop experimenting or impede your enhancement process.You should make sure that you are completely satisfied with whatever job you are doing.

New Experience

We spend almost three-fourths of our life in the professional world.Therefore,it is logical that we look into our professional lives not only to progress and get ahead in life,but also to learn new things and gain new experience.3An added experience can add to a person’s richness in terms of thought and knowledge.Therefore,another important career goal to keep in mind is to accumulate experience such as learning about the cultures of different countries,meeting new people and basically becoming familiarized with customs and traditions worldwide.This will enable us to increase our tolerance levels and change our perspectives.

Stability

Another important career goal that a person should look for is stability.Once a person gets into a stable company,he or she does not bother about his/her daily needs and can concentrate on growing as an individual and a professional,which will also add to the growth of the company.4

Vocabulary

determine [:] v.(使)做出决定

vary [] vi.变化

schedule [:] vt.安排,计划 n.时间表,计划表

colleague [:] n.同事

vague [] adj.模糊的

ultimate [] adj.最终的

upgrade [] vt.提升

enhance [:] vt.提高

manifest [] vt.表明

lethargic [:] adj.昏睡的,无生气的

client [] n.客户

accumulate [:] vi.累积,积聚

stability [] n.稳定性;恒心

familiarize [] vt.使熟悉

tolerance [()()] n.宽容,容忍

every now and then 每时每刻

come across 遇到

Notes

1.It is only when a person has a clear thought about his/her career goals and objectives that he/she gets ultimate satisfaction from his/her job and therefore progresses faster.只有当一个人清楚地认识到自己的职业目标时才能从工作中获得最大的满足,从而进步更快。此句是“It is…that…”强调句,被强调内容为“only when a person has a clear thought about his/her career goals and objectives ,…he/she gets ultimate satisfaction from his/her job and therefore progress faster.”

2.…it is only natural that one would have to constantly upgrade and enhance their knowledge and resources that he or she offers to the business or to the client.很自然,人们必须不断地提升他们为企业或客户提供的知识和资源。此句中it作为形式主语,真正的主语是that one would have to constantly upgrade and enhance their knowledge and resources that he or she offers to the business or to the client,句中第二个that引导定语从句,修饰先行词knowledge and resources。

3.…it is logical that we look into our professional lives not only to progress and get ahead in life,but also to learn new things and gain new experiences.……我们的职业生涯不仅要追求在生活中取得进步和成功,而且要学习新事物并获得新的经验。“it is logical that…”中it是形式主语,that引导的从句为真正的主语,“it is logical that…”意为“……是合理的”;“not only to…but also to…”为并列结构作目的状语。

4.Once a person gets into a stable company,he or she does not bother about his/her daily needs and can concentrate on growing as an individual and a professional,which will also add to the growth of the company.一旦进入了一家稳定的公司,就不用担心日常所需,可以专注于个人的成长以及专业的提升,这同时也促进了公司的发展。“Once”引导条件状语从句,“he or she does not bother about his/her daily needs and can concentrate on growing as an individual and a professional,which will only add to the growth of the company”为主句部分,其中“which”引导非限定性定语从句,对前句进行补充说明。

Section Three: Situational Task Samples

SituationLi Xina freshman1 who majors in accountingis studying in Financial Division of Panjin Vocational & Technical College.The main topic of the first week of his college life is Entrance Education2.Now the course of Career Development Plan is being lectured on the topicDetermine the Career Goalswith a heated discussion.Li Xin is having a conversation onCareer Goalswith his classmate Wu Rui.ALi XinBWu Rui

B: Where do you want to be in 5 years?

A: I don’t want to have a specific title3.I just want to enjoy what I like to do.

B: That sounds very reasonable.

A: It’s the most important thing to me.I want to put my knowledge and experience into a challenging position.In order to achieve my goal,I just want to work step by step4.

B: What is your long-range objective?

A: As I have some administrative experience from my last job,I hope I may use my organizational and planning skills in the future.

B: How do you plan to accomplish this?

A: By doing everything necessary and through further study.I do believe the industry I take up will develop rapidly.Generally it is possible to move from the position to a management position with enough experience in a company.

Notes

1.freshman,翻译为“大一新生”,大二学生一般称为sophomore,大三学生称为junior,大四学生称为senior。

2.Entrance Education 译为“入学教育”,中国大学新生入学一般都要进行为期一周的入学教育,其中包括军事训练、户外拓展、职业生涯教育等。

3.title 此处译为“头衔”“职务”。

4.step by step 逐渐地,一步一步地

Section Four: Functional Expression Bank

Describe Career Goals (描述职业目标)

1.To get a job in my field is the most important to me.

对我来说,能在我的专业领域找到一份工作是最重要的。

2.I feel that learning how to motivate people and to work together as a team will be the major goal of my leadership.

我觉得学习如何把人们的积极性调动起来,以及如何作为一个团队一起工作,将是我领导工作的主要目标。

3.I expect to have a good opportunity to put all of my knowledge into practice.I am a doer and I can contribute a great deal to the company.I hope that within five years,I could lead an energetic and productive marketing team.

我希望得到一个好的机会把我全部的知识应用到工作实践中。我是个实干者,我能为公司贡献很多。我希望在五年内,我能够领导一支有活力且高效的市场团队。

4.Now I start with an entry-level secretarial position and hope to become an administrative assistant in a few years.

我现在从初级秘书职位开始工作,希望几年以后能成为一名行政助理。

5.I hope to be the best I can be at my job,because many in this line of work are promoted to area manager,I am planning on that,too.我希望能在我的职位上尽力做到最好,由于在这一领域工作的许多人都被提升为区域经理,所以我也有此打算。

6.I would devote to the medical research,because I want to do something to help others.我想要致力于医药研究,因为我想做些事帮助他人。

7.As I have some administrative experience in my last job,I may use my organizational and planning skills in the future.

因为我在上一份工作中积累了一些管理经验,我将来可以运用我的组织和计划才能。

8.I hope to demonstrate my ability and talents in this field adequately.

我希望能充分展示我在这个领域的才能和天赋。

Section Five: Cultural Tips

霍兰德职业兴趣测验(HLD)

您愿意从事下列活动吗?(是?否?在相应的□里打“√”)(选择“是”计1分;选择“否”计0分)

1.装配修理电器或玩具。    是□ 否□

2.修理自行车。    是□ 否□

3.用木头做东西。    是□ 否□

4.开汽车或摩托车。    是□ 否□

5.用机器做东西。    是□ 否□

6.参加木工技术学习班。    是□ 否□

7.参加制图、描图学习班。    是□ 否□

8.驾驶卡车或拖拉机。    是□ 否□

9.参加机械和电气学习。    是□ 否□

10.装配修理电器。    是□ 否□

11.素描,制图或绘画。    是□ 否□

12.参加话剧或戏曲表演。    是□ 否□

13.设计家具,布置室内。    是□ 否□

14.练习乐器,参加乐队。    是□ 否□

15.欣赏音乐或戏剧。    是□ 否□

16.看小说,读剧本。    是□ 否□

17.从事摄影创作。    是□ 否□

18.写诗或吟诗。    是□ 否□

19.进艺术(美/音)培训班。    是□ 否□

20.练习书法。    是□ 否□

21.读科技图书和杂志。    是□ 否□

22.在试验室工作。    是□ 否□

23.改良品种,培育新水果。    是□ 否□

24.分析土和金属等的成分。    是□ 否□

25.研究自己选择的问题。    是□ 否□

26.解算式或数学游戏。    是□ 否□

27.上物理课。    是□ 否□

28.上化学课。    是□ 否□

29.上几何课。    是□ 否□

30.上生物课。    是□ 否□

31.参加学校或单位的正式活动。    是□ 否□

32.参加社会团体或俱乐部。    是□ 否□

33.帮助别人解决困难。    是□ 否□

34.照顾儿童。    是□ 否□

35.参加晚会、联欢会、茶话会。    是□ 否□

36.和大家一起出去郊游。    是□ 否□

37.获得心理方面的知识。    是□ 否□

38.参加讲座会或辩论会。    是□ 否□

39.观看或参加体育比赛。    是□ 否□

40.结交新朋友。    是□ 否□

41.说服鼓动他人。    是□ 否□

42.卖东西。    是□ 否□

43.谈论政治。    是□ 否□

44.制订计划、参加会议。    是□ 否□

45.影响别人的行为。    是□ 否□

46.在社会团体中任职。    是□ 否□

47.检查、评价别人的工作。    是□ 否□

48.结识名流。    是□ 否□

49.指导项目小组。    是□ 否□

50.参与政治活动。    是□ 否□

51.整理好桌面和房间。    是□ 否□

52.抄写文件和信件。    是□ 否□

53.为领导写报告或公函。    是□ 否□

54.检查个人收支情况。    是□ 否□

55.参加打字培训班。    是□ 否□

56.参加算盘、文秘等培训。    是□ 否□

57.参加商业会计培训班。    是□ 否□

58.参加情报处理培训班。    是□ 否□

59.整理信件、报告、记录等。    是□ 否□

60.写商业贸易信。    是□ 否□

您具有擅长或胜任下列活动的能力吗?(是?否?在相应的□里打“√”)(选择“是”计1分;选择“否”计0分)

61.能使用电锯、电钻和锉刀等木工工具。    是□ 否□

62.知道万用表的使用方法。    是□ 否□

63.能够修理自行车或其他机械。    是□ 否□

64.能够使用电钻床、磨床或缝纫机。    是□ 否□

65.能给家具和木制品刷漆。    是□ 否□

66.能看建筑等设计图。    是□ 否□

67.能够修理简单的电器用品。    是□ 否□

68.能够修理家具。    是□ 否□

69.能修收录机。    是□ 否□

70.能简单地修理水管。    是□ 否□

71.能演奏乐器。    是□ 否□

72.能参加二部或四部合唱。    是□ 否□

73.独唱或独奏。    是□ 否□

74.扮演剧中角色。    是□ 否□

75.能创作简单的乐曲。    是□ 否□

76.会跳舞。    是□ 否□

77.能绘画、素描或书法。    是□ 否□

78.能雕刻、剪纸或泥塑。    是□ 否□

79.能设计海报、服装或家具。    是□ 否□

80.写得一手好文章。    是□ 否□

81.懂得真空管或晶体管的作用。    是□ 否□

82.能列举三种含蛋白质多的食品。    是□ 否□

83.理解铀的裂变。    是□ 否□

84.能用计算尺、计算器、对数表。    是□ 否□

85.会使用显微镜。    是□ 否□

86.能找到三个星座。    是□ 否□

87.能独立进行调查研究。    是□ 否□

88.能解释简单的化学式。    是□ 否□

89.理解人造卫星为什么不落地。    是□ 否□

90.经常参加学术会议。    是□ 否□

91.有向各种人解释说明的能力。    是□ 否□

92.常参加社会福利活动。    是□ 否□

93.能和大家一起友好相处地工作。    是□ 否□

94.善于与年长者相处。    是□ 否□

95.会邀请和招待别人。    是□ 否□

96.能简单有效地教育儿童。    是□ 否□

97.能安排会议等活动的顺序。    是□ 否□

98.善于体察人心和帮助他人。    是□ 否□

99.帮助护理病人或伤员。    是□ 否□

100.安排社团组织的各种事务。    是□ 否□

101.担任过学生干部并且干得不错。    是□ 否□

102.工作上能指导和监督他人。    是□ 否□

103.做事充满活力和热情。    是□ 否□

104.有效地用自身的行为调动他人。    是□ 否□

105.销售能力强。    是□ 否□

106.曾作为俱乐部或社团的负责人。    是□ 否□

107.向领导提出建议或反映意见。    是□ 否□

108.有开创事业的能力。    是□ 否□

109.知道怎样做能成为一个优秀的领导者。    是□ 否□

110.健谈善辩。    是□ 否□

111.会熟练地打印中文。    是□ 否□

112.会用外文打字机或复印机。    是□ 否□

113.能快速记笔记和抄写文章。    是□ 否□

114.善于整理保管文件和资料。    是□ 否□

115.善于从事事务性的工作。    是□ 否□

116.会用算盘。    是□ 否□

117.能在短时间内分类和处理大量文件。    是□ 否□

118.能使用计算机。    是□ 否□

119.能搜集数据。    是□ 否□

120.善于为自己或集体做财务预算表。    是□ 否□

评分提示:

R实物型(与物打交道)1~10;61~70

A艺术型(创造性思维和情感表达):11~20;71~80

I探究型(思考和解决问题,以得出结论或概念):21~30;81~90

S社会型(理解他人需要并提供帮助):31~40;91~100

E经营型/进取型(影响和控制他人):41~50;101~110

C事务型(与信息、规则打交道):51~60;111~120

按得分从高到低的顺序,选择得分最高的三项,并记下相应的字母,就是你的测试结果。

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第二部分:相关信息

基本职业目标

我们每时每刻都会遇到对工作不满意的人,他们不满意的原因各有不同。有些人是因为不喜欢他们的工作时间表,有些人是因为不喜欢他们办公室里的某位同事,甚至有些人是因为不喜欢他们的老板。然而,这些模糊的理由实际上是为对所有工作不满的根本潜在原因提供了掩护。事实上,这些员工是因为不知道或没有考虑过自身的职业目标。只有当一个人清楚地认识到自己的职业目标时才能从工作中获得最大的满足,从而进步更快。以下是一名员工应该思考并记住的一些基本职业目标的示例清单:

资源增长

无论是在日常生活还是工作中,变化都是无时无刻的。随着业务的变化和增长,很自然人们必须不断地提升他们为企业或客户提供的知识和资源。因此,提升自己的知识和资源是一名员工应该追求的一个重要的职业目标。

财务方面

财务方面是需要考虑的最重要的方面之一。如果一个人的薪酬不足,就会变得痛苦和沮丧,这将会体现在他或她的工作标准和工作方法上。如果一个人的薪酬过高,他或她可能变得精神萎靡,或许不如刚被雇佣时那么高效,很快在工作岗位上走下坡路。因此,另一个重要的职业目标是实现薪酬与所在岗位对公司的价值相当,这也是一名员工应追求的职业目标。

满意度

世界上没有哪种活动能够在没有一定程度上让一个人的某个要求达到满意而可以进行的。一个重要的职业目标应该是对正在从事的任何工作都满意。当然,这并不意味着你应该停止尝试或放缓你的提升进程。你应该确保你完全满足于你正从事的工作。

新经验

我们一生大约四分之三的时间几乎都花在工作上。因此,我们的职业生涯不仅要追求在生活中取得进步和成功,而且要学习新事物并获得新经验。经验增加可以丰富一个人的思想和知识。因此,要记住的另一个重要职业目标是积累经验,比如了解不同国家的文化,认识新朋友,基本熟悉全世界的习俗和传统。这将会增强我们的包容性并改变我们的观念。

稳定性

一个人应该寻求的另一个重要的职业目标是稳定性。一旦进入了一家稳定的公司,就不用担心日常所需,可以专注于个人的成长以及专业的提升,这同时也促进了公司的发展。

第三部分:情景任务范例

情境会计专业大一新生李欣正就读于盘锦职业技术学院财经分院。他大学生活第一周的主题是入学教育。在职业发展规划课堂上大家正在热烈地讨论李欣正在与同学吴瑞就“职业目标”进行交谈。A李欣B吴瑞

B:在五年后你希望做到什么位置?

A:我并不想要什么特别的头衔,我只想做我喜欢做的事情。

B:听起来非常有道理。

A:这对我来说是最重要的。我想把我的知识和经验运用到一份具有挑战性的工作中,为了达到这个目标,我只想一步一步地踏实工作。

B:你的长远目标是什么?

A:因为我从以前的工作中获得了一些管理经验,我希望将来我可以运用我的组织和计划才能。

B:你计划怎样实现呢?

A:做任何需要做的事情并且继续深入学习,我确信我所从事的这个行业将迅猛发展。通常情况下在一家公司具有了足够的工作经验后是有可能从现在的职位升到一个管理层职位的。