career orientation
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career orientation
The process in which someone, usually young people, learns about different professions in order to find a suitable career path. This often includes counseling, internships, and information events.
Die Schule bietet in der zehnten Klasse ein Praktikum zur Berufsorientierung an.
In tenth grade, the school offers an internship for career orientation.
The word is made up of three parts: 'der Beruf' (profession/job), the linking '-s-', and 'die Orientierung' (orientation). So literally, it is about finding orientation in the world of professions.
Eine gute Berufsorientierung ist für junge Menschen sehr wichtig.
Good career orientation is very important for young people.
This word is almost always used in the context of school, vocational training, and the beginning of working life. It is usually aimed at school pupils or students.
Die Agentur für Arbeit bietet kostenlose Termine zur Berufsorientierung an.
The employment agency offers free appointments for career orientation.
The preposition 'zur' is used very often to describe the purpose of an activity. You do something 'zur Berufsorientierung' (for career orientation).
Ich habe ein Seminar zur Berufsorientierung besucht.
I attended a seminar for career orientation.
career choice
Both words are related to deciding on a professional future. Berufsorientierung means gathering information and receiving advice about different options beforehand. Berufswahl, on the other hand, refers to the decision made in favor of a particular profession or career path.
Durch Praktika und Beratung bekam sie bei der Berufsorientierung einen guten Überblick über verschiedene Berufe.
Through internships and counseling, she gained a good overview of different professions during her career orientation.
Nach vielen Gesprächen fiel ihre Berufswahl auf den Beruf der Erzieherin.
After many conversations, she chose a career as a preschool teacher.
