“Jobs” and “What are you Interested In”? Let’s talk jobs!

What are you interested in? 0 This can refer to your “Hobbies” or what you like to do. 0 Everyone has hobbies and things that is fun for them and that they enjoy doing! 0 Me for example, what do I like to do?

What am I doing here? 0 Bowling! 0 My hobby is bowling. 0 I’m interested in bowling.

What am I doing here? 0 I am studying foreign languages. 0 My hobby is studying foreign languages. 0 I am interested in studying foreign languages.

What am I doing here? 0 I am feeding animals. 0 My hobby is taking care of animals. 0 I am interested in taking care of animals.

What is she doing? 0 Dancing! 0 Her hobby is ballet dancing. 0 She is interested in ballet dancing.

What is he doing? 0 Building Legos! 0 His hobby is building legos! 0 He is interested in building legos.

What is she doing? 0 Volunteer work! 0 Her hobby is volunteer work! 0 She is interested in volunteer work.

What is he doing? 0 Drawing cartoons! 0 His hobby is drawing cartoons! 0 He is interested in drawing cartoons.

Now for the next part! 0 Let’s talk about turning this into a CAREER! Or a JOB! 0 How can you turn your HOBBY into a CAREER/JOB? 0 Let’s look at this! 0 Use THIS pattern: 0 “I am interested in ______________________” 0 “After College/When I’m older/Later on in my life, I want to be a __________________________.”

Foreign Language Study! 0 What kind of job can this be turned into? 0 Translator/ Interpreter! 0 Language Teacher! 0 “I am interested in foreign languages. After college, I want to be a Language Teacher/Translator/ Interpreter.”

Taking Care of Animals 0 Veterinarian! 0 Animal Farmer! 0 I am interested in taking care of animals. I want to be a Veterinarian/ Animal Farmer.

Ballet Dancing 0 Ballet Dancer 0 Her hobby is ballet dancing. 0 She is interested in ballet dancing. She wants to be a Ballet Dancer.

Building Things 0 Builder! 0 His hobby is building legos! 0 He is interested in building legos. He wants to be a builder!

Building Things (cont’d) 0 Architect 0 His hobby is building legos! 0 He is interested in building legos. He wants to be an architect!

Volunteer Work 0 Aid/Charity/ Volunteer Worker 0 They are interested in Volunteer Work. They want to work for a Relief/Charity Organization.

Drawing Cartoons 0 Cartoonist/Artist 0 He is interested in drawing cartoons. He wants to be a Cartoonist/Artist

Next…Why! 0 Finally, let’s talk about the WHY you want to do something like this. For Example… 0 “Why do you want to be an Animal Farmer?” 0 “I want to be an Animal Farmer because I enjoy taking care of animals. “

0 “Why do you want to be a Ballet Dancer?” 0 “I want to be Ballet Dancer because I am good at dancing.”

0 “Why do you want to work for a Relief Organization?” 0 “I want to do that because I like helping people.”

0 “Why do you want to be an Architect?” 0 “I want to be an Architect because I like to design buildings.”

0 “Why do you want to be a Cartoonist?” 0 “I want to be a Cartoonist because I am good at drawing.”

Your turn! 0 I want you to find THREE FRIENDS! 0 Ask them WHAT their hobbies are! 0 Then ask them HOW they can turn their hobbies into jobs! 0 Then ask them WHY they want to do that!

Quick Review! 0 What is your hobby? 0 His/Her hobby is _________________________________ 0 How can you turn that hobby into a job? 0 As/Since/Because he/she likes __________ He/She wants to be a _____________. 0 Why do you want to do that? 0 He/She wants to do that because ____________________________ 0 He/She thinks it’s interesting. 0 He/She is really good at it. 0 He/She wants to help make the world a better place. 0 This is a good match for their personality.

For Example… 0 “What are you interested in?” 0 “I’m interested in _______________” 0 Baking! 0 “How can you turn that Hobby into a Job?” 0 “As I’m interested in BAKING, I would like to be a BAKER.” 0 “Why do you want to be a BAKER?” 0 I want to be a BAKER because I am really good at baking!”