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
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.
Nach vielen Gesprächen fiel ihre Berufswahl auf den Beruf der Erzieherin.
After many conversations, she chose a career as a preschool teacher.
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.
