A dream job might sound amazing, but what is it really like? Imagine becoming a photographer who has to work at weekends, a chef who spends hours in a busy kitchen or a scientist who travels around the world. Every profession has exciting opportunities, but also challenges that might surprise you!
Ready to look beyond the job title? Explore the expressions below and discover how to compare different careers, understand working conditions and find out what a job is really like. You might even discover a profession you've never considered before!
Ready to look beyond the job title? Explore the expressions below and discover how to compare different careers, understand working conditions and find out what a job is really like. You might even discover a profession you've never considered before!
Section 1 – Exploring Career Options
apply for a job — to formally ask to be considered for a particular job; pieteikties darbam
After finishing school, Anna hopes to apply for a job at a local design company.
compare different jobs — to examine two or more jobs to understand their similarities and differences; salīdzināt dažādus darbus
Before choosing a career, students can compare different jobs to see which ones match their interests.
explore career options — to learn about different types of work that someone might choose in the future; izpētīt karjeras iespējas
Career websites help young people explore career options and learn about different professions.
find out about a profession — to get information about the tasks, skills and working conditions connected with a particular job; uzzināt vairāk par kādu profesiju
Students can find out about a profession by interviewing someone who already works in that field.
weigh the advantages and disadvantages — to consider the good and bad sides of different choices before making a decision; izvērtēt priekšrocības un trūkumus
Before deciding to become a chef, Oliver wants to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of working in a busy restaurant.
After finishing school, Anna hopes to apply for a job at a local design company.
compare different jobs — to examine two or more jobs to understand their similarities and differences; salīdzināt dažādus darbus
Before choosing a career, students can compare different jobs to see which ones match their interests.
explore career options — to learn about different types of work that someone might choose in the future; izpētīt karjeras iespējas
Career websites help young people explore career options and learn about different professions.
find out about a profession — to get information about the tasks, skills and working conditions connected with a particular job; uzzināt vairāk par kādu profesiju
Students can find out about a profession by interviewing someone who already works in that field.
weigh the advantages and disadvantages — to consider the good and bad sides of different choices before making a decision; izvērtēt priekšrocības un trūkumus
Before deciding to become a chef, Oliver wants to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of working in a busy restaurant.
Section 2 – Working Conditions
earn a regular salary — to receive money for work at regular times, usually every month; regulāri saņemt darba algu
Many people prefer to earn a regular salary because it helps them plan their spending.
have flexible working hours — to be able to change the times when someone starts and finishes work; strādāt ar elastīgu darba laiku
Some photographers have flexible working hours and can organise their working day around different projects.
have a full-time job — to work the usual number of hours each week rather than only part of the week; strādāt pilnas slodzes darbu
After completing her studies, Laura hopes to have a full-time job at a local hospital.
work in shifts — to work during different periods of the day or night, depending on a schedule; strādāt maiņās
Nurses often work in shifts because hospitals need staff at all hours.
work outdoors — to do a job outside rather than inside a building; strādāt ārā, ārpus telpām
Gardeners usually work outdoors, even when the weather is not perfect.
Many people prefer to earn a regular salary because it helps them plan their spending.
have flexible working hours — to be able to change the times when someone starts and finishes work; strādāt ar elastīgu darba laiku
Some photographers have flexible working hours and can organise their working day around different projects.
have a full-time job — to work the usual number of hours each week rather than only part of the week; strādāt pilnas slodzes darbu
After completing her studies, Laura hopes to have a full-time job at a local hospital.
work in shifts — to work during different periods of the day or night, depending on a schedule; strādāt maiņās
Nurses often work in shifts because hospitals need staff at all hours.
work outdoors — to do a job outside rather than inside a building; strādāt ārā, ārpus telpām
Gardeners usually work outdoors, even when the weather is not perfect.
Section 3 – Job Responsibilities and Opportunities
be in charge of a task — to be responsible for organising or completing a particular piece of work; būt atbildīgam par kāda uzdevuma izpildi
At the hotel, Marta is in charge of a task that involves preparing rooms for new guests.
carry out duties — to complete the tasks that someone is expected to do as part of their job; pildīt darba pienākumus
Security guards must carry out their duties carefully to keep people and buildings safe.
meet job requirements — to have the skills, education or experience needed for a particular job; atbilst darba prasībām
To become a firefighter, a person must meet job requirements related to physical fitness and training.
take on extra responsibilities — to agree to do additional tasks or have more duties at work; uzņemties papildu pienākumus
Experienced employees may take on extra responsibilities when their team needs more help.
train for a profession — to learn and practise the skills needed for a particular type of work; apgūt profesiju
Students who want to become electricians can train for a profession at a vocational school.
At the hotel, Marta is in charge of a task that involves preparing rooms for new guests.
carry out duties — to complete the tasks that someone is expected to do as part of their job; pildīt darba pienākumus
Security guards must carry out their duties carefully to keep people and buildings safe.
meet job requirements — to have the skills, education or experience needed for a particular job; atbilst darba prasībām
To become a firefighter, a person must meet job requirements related to physical fitness and training.
take on extra responsibilities — to agree to do additional tasks or have more duties at work; uzņemties papildu pienākumus
Experienced employees may take on extra responsibilities when their team needs more help.
train for a profession — to learn and practise the skills needed for a particular type of work; apgūt profesiju
Students who want to become electricians can train for a profession at a vocational school.
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