In this post, we’ll listen to a podcast and talk about career choices.

First, look at the image. What types of jobs are represented in this picture? What type of job can you relate to?

Next up is a short personality quiz to get you thinking.

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B2 Personality quiz What type of job are you cut for?

Choose the option that best matches your answer.

Quiz by Serena

At the end of the day, you feel successful if…

A goal is achieved

Someone feels better

A problem is solved

Relationships are positive

Something new is created

Which workplace sounds most appealing?

A research lab or technical office

A flexible, creative space

A team-based organisation

A fast-paced, competitive environment

A place where people are cared for

How do you feel about responsibility?

I like clear responsibility for tasks

I share responsibility with others

I enjoy taking charge

I feel responsible for people

I prefer autonomy

When you start a new project, you usually…

Start immediately and adjust later

Think about who might need help

Analyse the task and plan carefully

Look for a creative angle

Discuss ideas with others

Which quality describes you best?

Empathetic

Decisive

Analytical

Imaginative

Cooperative

You feel most motivated when your work…

Challenges you intellectually

Allows freedom and originality

Improves someone’s well-being

Involves cooperation

Produces fast, visible results

What frustrates you most at work?

Lack of empathy

Illogical decisions

Conflict between people

Slow progress

Strict rules

If a colleague is struggling, you tend to…

Push them to act

Suggest logical solutions

Stay with them and support them

Offer a new perspective

Listen and encourage

Your score is

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Speaking about your result on the quiz

• Do you agree with your result?
• Do you feel that you’ve chosen a career path that doesn’t match your personality?
• If you are about to make a decision related to your area of studies or vocational training, has this quiz helped you in any way?

Now let’s move on to the podcast
Here’s a set of warm-up questions you can discuss before listening:

• What was the main reason behind your career choice?
• How happy are you in your job?
• If you could go back, would you change anything?

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B2 Listening Career Choices - Serena's blog

Listen to the podcast about career choices and answer A, B or C according to what you hear.

Listen twice and select your answers.

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Activity by Serena

1. Many young people choose a degree mainly because they believe it will…

A. match their personality

B. guarantee job satisfaction

C. provide financial security

2. Why does choosing a degree feel overwhelming at the age of 18 or 19?

A. Because students are under pressure to decide quickly

B. Because the decision seems permanent

C. Because there are too many degrees available

3. How do some graduates feel after finishing a degree they did not enjoy?

A. Relieved but uncertain

B. Proud of their achievement

C. Trapped and dissatisfied

4. What difference between people is mentioned in the podcast?

A. Some prefer teamwork while others prefer independence

B. Some enjoy routine while others need creativity

C. Some work better alone than in groups

5. According to the speaker, choosing the wrong career path…

A. is a serious failure

B. only affects people financially

C. can have emotional and psychological costs

6. Why is career guidance described as important?

A. It helps students choose prestigious degrees

B. It supports better long-term decisions

C. It improves exam results

7. What is the main message of the podcast?

A. Salary should be the main reason for choosing a career

B. Career choices should be delayed as long as possible

C. Understanding yourself is essential when choosing a career path

Your score is

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Speaking about the podcast