Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of the activity. Please consider the following:
- What are some common pieces of advice you’ve received about choosing a career or pursuing your interests?
- Have you ever been told to “follow your passion” without considering other factors? What were your thoughts on this advice?
- Can you think of a time when you pursued something you were passionate about, but it didn’t lead to the expected outcome? What did you learn from this experience?
- How do you think your skills and opportunities should influence your career choices?
- What role do you think passion should play in your career decisions?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image and consider the following questions:
- What do you see in the image?
- What do you think this activity will be about based on this image?
- How does the image relate to the concept of “following your passion”?
Introduction:
Please read the introduction to the activity, which discusses the idea that “following your passion” is not always the best approach to career success.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with the activity, available at https://maestrocursos.com.br/quizzed-esl-activities/dont-follow-your-passion-5-minute-video/. Pause the video at the following points and consider the questions:
- Pause at 1:00 – What is the “dirty truth” about following your passion, and how does it relate to career success?
- Pause at 2:30 – How does the concept of a “skills gap” affect the job market, and what can individuals do to address this issue?
- Pause at 4:00 – What is the final “dirty truth” presented in the video, and how can it be applied to career decisions?
Output Requirements:
After completing the activity, consider the following output requirements:
- Reflect on what you learned from the video and how it has influenced your thoughts on career success.
- Think about how you can apply the concepts discussed in the video to your own career decisions.
- Discuss the importance of considering skills and opportunities in addition to passion when making career choices.
