1. Jobs What makes a good job? 2 most and 2 least important elements

2. salaryhealth insuranceretirement plan location promotion prospects working hours opportunity to meet people/travel holidays working conditions (facilities & people – e.g. boss, colleagues)

3. Job responsibilities You (may) have to … Make sure … is done. We kind of ask you to …

4. Topic Area: Choice of Career Topic: Different Jobs Part Ichoice of career 1). Do you think it will be easy for you to find a job after graduation? (Why or why not?) 2). What jobs do you think are in great demand? 3). Have you ever thought of getting a blue-collar job? (Why or why not?) 4). Would you like a job with challenge and risks? (Why or why not?) 5). Which do you prefer, an academic job or an administrative job? (Give your reasons.) 6). If you were offered a job not related to your major, would you accept it? (Why or why not?)

5. Part II advantages & disadvantages of different jobs For Candidate 1 Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of being a teacher. For Candidate 2 Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of being a doctor. For Candidate 3 Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of being a scientist or an engineer. For Candidate 4 Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of being a government official..

6. what one should consider first when choosing a job. Part III 1). What do you think about the present situation in the job market? 2). What would you do if the job you like were not available? 3). Would you accept a job in the western regions of China? 4). Have you ever thought of starting a business of your own? 5). What do you think are the qualities of a good government official? 6). During the discussion, why did you say that…?

7. Topic Area: Planning for the Future Topic: Choices for College Students upon Graduation Part I 1). Where are you from, the city or the countryside? (→ Could you say something about the place you come from?) 2). How long have you been studying at collage? → Are you used to college life? 3). How do you like campus life? (Please give your reasons.) 4). When will you graduate? Do you think people in your field are in short supply now? (→Why do you think so?) 5). What else are you doing to prepare yourself for yout future career besides studying? 6). Do you think some students spend too much time hunting for a job before graduation?

8. Part II For Candidate 1 Suppose you are going to pursue graduate studies at a university in China upon graduation, please give your reasons. For Candidate 2 Suppose you are going to find a job upon graduation, please give your reasons. For Candidate 3 Suppose you are going abroad for further studies upon graduation upon graduation, please give your reasons. For Candidate 4 Suppose you are going to start your own business upon graduation, please give your reasons.

9. whether pursuing graduate studies is the best way to succeed in life Part III 1). What’s your idea of a successful life? 2). What should a person do to succeed in his or her career? 3). Who do you think is most successful in life? (→ In what way is he/she successful?) 4). Have you ever thought of earning big money? (→ [If yes] What for? [If not] Why not?) 5). Which is more attractive to you, fame or fortune? → Why? 6). During the discussion, why did you say that…?