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In present competitive era it is very important to pay more attention towards career. What is career? A career is the sum total of paid and unpaid work, learning and life roles you undertake throughout your life. In today's world of work the term 'career' is seen as a continuous process of learning and development. For many people, careers are the most important priority in life.
There are many reasons why a career is very important to us. First of all, human being is social animals. A person cannot able to live without any social interaction. Every individual needs love, support, help and security from other members of society. A person can get all these things from their family and friends. However, in this highly competitive time career is a prime need in person s’ life, because without any successful career it is very difficult to survive. A person can afford a happy and healthy lifestyle for their family if he/she has a good job. It is a strong argument which supports that career is a most important aspect in a person’s life.
Secondly, with career, we can earn money. If we have much money, we can buy many of things like cars, houses, dresses and other things. Besides that, with career, we can obtain affirmation from the job. For example, when work is done with praises from the others, this will give you a sense of accomplishment.
Many people used to work for the same organization until they reached retirement; the age at the people retire or end their working life. Career paths were clear; you could work your way up the career ladder, getting promotion to jobs that were more senior, with greater responsibility. Finally, in my opinion, to be a success in life, a person needs to pay more attention towards his or her career.

Task 1.What should you do to get ahead in your career? Choose the four most important tips from the list below. Compare your ideas in a group and try to agree on a final choice.

1. Try to do your work well

2. Change work often

3. Attend all meeting and presentations

4. Be the last to leave work every day.

5. Be energetic and enthusiastic at all times.

6. Study for extra qualifications in your free time

7. Find an experienced person to give you help and advice.

8. To be fair and honest with your colleagues

Task 2. The phrases below all include the word career. Match them to their correct meaning. Use a good dictionary to help you.

1. career move a) as a series of levels that lead to better and better jobs:

2. career ladder b) something you do in order to progress in your life

3.career break c) chances to start or improve your career

4. career plan d) ideas for your future career

5. career opportunities. e) period of time away from your job to, for example,

look after your children.

Task 3.Complete the sentences with the words in the box. All the words are used with the word career.

  Be over break chosen concentrate on ladder Make move opportunities promising take off  

1. You can ________a good career for yourself as a lawyer. But you will have to work a lot. For the next few years you will have to______ our career, not your social life.

2. If you have children, you`ll need to take a career ______.But don`t worry- your skills are always in demand, and I am sure that your career will ______ when you are in your forties.

3. Changing from financial consultant to yoga teacher is a very drastic career_____.

It means that your careers in finance will _____.

4. He`s a bright young man with a very _____ career in front of him. I`m sure he will move up the career ______ very quickly.

5. She achieved a lot in her______ career. She took advantage on the many career_______ available in IT project management and went right to the top of your profession.

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