Inglés - B2.1 - TED - Career Change: The Questions you need to ask yourself now
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What is the speaker's profession?

  • Diplomat
  • Lawyer (correct)
  • Teacher
  • Doctor
  • What does the speaker enjoy doing when meeting new people?

  • Talking about herself
  • Asking about their job titles
  • Asking how they came to be where they are in life (correct)
  • Avoiding conversation
  • What was the speaker's initial struggle when moving overseas with her husband?

  • Finding a job
  • Learning a new language
  • Leaving her career behind (correct)
  • Adjusting to a new culture
  • How did the speaker eventually find success in her career while living in different countries?

    <p>By embracing change and trying various jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the speaker realize about change in today's job market?

    <p>It is a constant and can be a strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advice does the speaker give for finding success in one's career?

    <p>Embrace experiences and skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are meaningful connections important for job hunting?

    <p>They can lead to job opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speaker's advice for starting a conversation with someone whose job interests you?

    <p>Ask how they came to be in their position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speaker's advice for job seekers who want to expand their employment options?

    <p>Embrace their experiences and skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speaker's ultimate goal in sharing her experiences and advice?

    <p>To help others find success in their careers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The speaker is a lawyer and the wife of a diplomat.
    • She enjoys meeting new people and asking them how they came to be where they are in life.
    • She struggled with the decision to follow her husband's job overseas and leave her career behind.
    • She felt like she had sacrificed her career and was unsure of her future.
    • She eventually found success in various jobs while living in different countries.
    • She realized that change is a constant in today's job market and can be a strength.
    • She encourages people to embrace their experiences and skills, rather than focusing on job titles.
    • By doing so, they can expand their employment options and enjoy the journey.
    • The speaker wants to help others gain this perspective and find success in their careers.
    • The key steps to finding success are being open to change, embracing experiences, and ditching titles.
    • Meaningful connections are important for job hunting.
    • 85% of jobs are filled through personal connections.
    • Conversations can lead to opportunities.
    • Internet job boards are not enough.
    • People need to know you to recommend you for a job.
    • Seek advice and ask questions.
    • Tell people what you want to do.
    • Start a conversation with someone whose job interests you.
    • Ask questions like "How did you come to be here?" and "If you could do anything, what would it be?"
    • Start today.

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