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Interview the students of your class regarding the career they would like to pursue and the reason for selecting that particular career. - English

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Interview the students of your class regarding the career they would like to pursue and the reason for selecting that particular career. Collect the data from your class and analyze the information you have collected.

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You can go through these following questions to interview your classmate:   

  1. What are your interests?
  2. What are your hobbies?
  3. Do you believe that you possess certain skill set required to pursue your desired career?
  4. What education or training do you need to fulfill your career goals?
  5.  What kind of personality do you have and do you think your personality is suitable for your desired career? 
  6. Have you ever been to career counselor to get answers to your querries relating to your career?
  7. What are your strengths and weaknesses? How will you overcome your weakness?
  8. How did you decide to pursue this career? 
  9. How will you convince your parents to pursure career of your choice, if they are disagreeing?
  10. Lastly, do you have any backup plan for your career? 

You can ask your questions if you have any.

From the above interview questions you will get responses from your classmate you have to collect those and analyze it. 

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पाठ 1.4: Big Data-Big Insights - Brainstorming (A5) [पृष्ठ ४२]

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पाठ 1.4 Big Data-Big Insights
Brainstorming (A5) | Q 1 | पृष्ठ ४२

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