又到了一年求职季，对于即将走出校门的毕业生来说，站在人生的十字路口，他们往往会感到无所适从。是选择加入传统行业还是新兴行业？是优先薪资待遇，还是优先个人能力与喜好？职业生涯中，每一个决定都至关重要。下面的这篇文章是一名高年级学生的演讲稿，她为毕业生的职业选择给出了自己的建议。

选对职业

CHOOSING THE RIGHT CAREER

By Vimala Alexander

After a high school student attended a seminar on how to choose a career, her principal asked her to give a talk to graduating students on what she learned about choosing a line of work.

You will be leaving this school at the end of this year and the inevitable question many people will ask you is, “So, what do you want to be?” Some of you may have already decided on a career path, but many of you still don’t have a clue! Here are some things you might want to consider.

First, does the career you are considering have staying power. Will it be in demand in 20 years? Rapid technological change is disruptive, and we need to be forward-looking at our future prospects. While many occupations are being taken over by new technology, jobs that require high-level of critical thinking, emotional intelligence and human interaction, remain in high demand. These jobs are more resilient and not easily replaced by machines or technology. So think carefully about this before you choose your career path.

Second, choose a career that interests you. Some people might think this is unimportant, but if you are truly passionate about your job then going to work every day won’t seem a chore. It’s also likely that you will stay and grow in this career.

Before making a choice, you should examine your values, skills and personality type. What do you enjoy doing? This can help you decide if a career path is a good fit for you.

Third, of course you will want to consider your chosen profession’s earning power. Although high pay plays a part, you should know that a job with a big salary will likely require more time to get to the top, much more effort and a higher level of stress. Only the truly motivated will likely be able to meet these challenges. If you have interests outside of work, or are struggling with other demands in your life, you might want to choose a less taxing line of work.

Thinking about a life-long career at this stage in your life is surely daunting, especially when you’re not sure which direction to take. Let me leave you with an old saying:

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

本文刊登在《英语沙龙》（原版阅读）2022年9月刊

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