Jobs People Do
Different kinds of work people do; that people earn money by working at a job; how jobs help the community; linking personal interests to possible jobs
What a learner can do afterwards
- Name at least five different jobs and describe what each person does
- Explain that people get paid money for the work they do at a job
- Connect a personal interest to a job (e.g. 'I like animals so I could be a vet')
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A job is work a person does to earn money. People do many different jobs. Doctors, teachers, and farmers all have jobs. When people work at a job, they earn money. That money helps them buy things they need.
Meet five people with jobs. A teacher helps kids learn new things. A doctor helps people who feel sick. A farmer grows food like corn and apples. A firefighter puts out fires to keep us safe. A baker makes bread and yummy treats.
Think about what you like to do. If you like animals, you could be a vet. If you like to build things, you could be a builder. Your interests can point to a fun job.
People do different jobs and earn money for their work.
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Ways to discover the work that fits you
Think about what you love to do. Do you like drawing? Do you like helping friends? Do you like building things? Those things are clues. Clues help you find jobs you would love. Be a clue detective. Notice what makes you happy. Try new things at home and at school. See what you are good at. Ask grown-ups what they liked when they were little. Every job uses special things people like and do well. When you know your clues, you can say, I like animals, so maybe I could help animals when I grow up.
One place, around town, or around the world
You go to places every day. Home. School. The store. Grown-ups go to places to do their jobs too. Some jobs happen in one place. A baker works in a bakery. A teacher works at school. Some jobs take people around town. A bus driver drives all over. A mail carrier brings letters to many streets. Some jobs go all around the world. A pilot flies far away. Ask people you know, where do you do your job? Their answers might surprise you.
Contract work, waitressing, babysitting, commission pay
Most people get money for doing work. But people get their money in different ways. Some people get the same money every week or month. That is called a paycheck. Some people get tips. A waiter brings food, and people give a little extra money to say thank you. Some people get paid for each job they do. A babysitter gets paid each time they watch kids. Some people who sell things get a small part of the money from each sale.
What does a district representative for a state senator do?
A state senator helps make rules for lots and lots of people. That is a big job. So the senator has helpers. One helper is called a district representative. This person goes to meetings in the town. They listen to what people need. They tell the senator what people are saying. They help fix problems. They write letters and make phone calls. They are like the ears of the senator. Their job is to help people be heard.
Meet Lisa Mar!
Hi, I am Lisa. I am a genetic counselor. That is a long name. My job is to help people. Doctors can do tests to learn about the body. The tests can tell if someone might get sick later. My job is to explain the tests. I help people understand what the answers mean. I help them pick what to do next. I talk with kids and grown-ups. I answer their questions. I care about people. That is why I like my job. What do you like? Your favorite things can point you to a job too.
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Where it sits
Learn first
Nothing; this is a starting point.
Optional connections
Where this leads
Jobs that lean on this skill. Follow one to see everything it is built on.
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