career choice
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career choice
The decision a person makes for a particular profession or career path. This process usually takes place at the end of one's school years.
Die Berufswahl ist eine der wichtigsten Entscheidungen im Leben eines jungen Menschen.
Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions in a young person's life.
This word is made up of 'der Beruf' (profession/job) and 'die Wahl' (choice). The '-s-' in the middle is a linking element that connects the two parts. So the meaning is literally 'the choice of a profession'.
Die Berufswahl ist eine Entscheidung, die gut überlegt sein sollte.
Choosing a career is a decision that should be carefully considered.
The most common verb used with 'Berufswahl' (career choice) is 'treffen' (to make). You say 'eine Entscheidung treffen' (to make a decision) or, similarly, 'die Berufswahl treffen' (to make a career choice).
Viele junge Leute fühlen sich unsicher, wenn sie ihre Berufswahl treffen müssen.
Many young people feel uncertain when they have to make their career choice.
'Berufswahl' (career choice) is often used with the preposition 'bei' to describe support. Typical phrases are 'Hilfe bei der Berufswahl' (help with choosing a career) or 'jemanden bei der Berufswahl unterstützen' (to support someone in choosing a career).
Ein Berufsberater kann Schülern bei der Berufswahl helfen.
A career counselor can help students with their career choice.
career orientation
'die Berufswahl' and 'die Berufsorientierung' both belong to the topic of the future and work, especially for young people. 'Berufsorientierung' is the path toward a decision: you learn about professions, maybe do an internship, or receive counseling. 'Berufswahl' is the decision itself, meaning which profession or direction it should be. The words can be confused because they often appear together at school. Put simply: first comes career orientation, then the career choice is made.
Nach dem Praktikum fiel Lisa die Berufswahl viel leichter.
After the internship, choosing a career was much easier for Lisa.
In der Berufsorientierung besuchen die Schüler verschiedene Betriebe.
During career orientation, the students visit different companies.