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(진로) 진로 고민 상담하기

진로진로 고민 상담하기

Summary
  • 진로에 대한 고민을 상담하고 조언을 구하려고 할 때 어떻게 대화할 수 있는지 알아봅시다.
Key Words
  • ask for advice
  • career
  • consider
  • specialized
대화문은 AI 음성 파일로 구성되었습니다.
  • What is the man considering?




  • In what field did the man intern?




  • What does the woman suggest about graduate school?




대화문은 AI 음성 파일로 구성되었습니다.
Hi, Professor Kim. I was hoping to ask for some advice about my career. I’m majoring in chemical engineering, but I'm not sure which path to focus on after graduation.
Oh, Minwoong, I’d be glad to help. Chemical engineering offers a variety of paths. Do you have any specific areas in mind, like environmental engineering, pharmaceuticals, or perhaps materials science?
I’m interested in environmental engineering because of its impact on sustainability, but I’m also curious about working in a lab setting, maybe in research.
Those are both excellent areas. Have you done any internships or research projects that gave you experience in either field?
Yes, I interned at a company that focuses on renewable energy. It was inspiring, but I’m still unsure if it’s the right fit for me.
That’s a great experience! If you’re drawn to sustainability, environmental engineering could be a good match. You might also consider graduate studies if you want to focus more on research.
Graduate school is something I’ve thought about, but I’m a bit concerned about the commitment and what it would mean for my career options.
That’s a fair concern. A graduate degree can open doors in research and specialized roles, but it’s not the only path. You could start in the industry and decide later if advanced study fits your goals.
That makes sense. Maybe I’ll try to get more experience first and then consider grad school if I feel it’s necessary.
That sounds like a solid plan. And remember, many companies also offer programs that allow employees to further their education while working.
I didn’t know that! I’ll definitely keep that option in mind. Thank you, Professor Kim. I feel a bit more direction now.
I’m glad to hear that. Feel free to stop by anytime as you explore your options.
안녕하세요, 김 교수님. 제 진로에 대해 조언을 좀 얻고 싶어서 왔어요. 저는 화학공학을 전공하고 있는데, 졸업 후에 어떤 방향으로 나아가야 할지 잘 모르겠어요.
아, 민웅 학생, 도와드릴게요. 화학공학에는 다양한 진로가 있지요. 특정 분야에 관심이 있나요? 환경공학, 제약, 혹은 재료과학 같은 분야 말이에요.
지속 가능성에 영향을 줄 수 있는 환경공학에 관심이 있어요. 하지만 연구실에서 일하는 연구와 관련된 일에도 관심이 있어요.
둘 다 훌륭한 분야네요. 그 분야에서 경험을 쌓은 인턴십이나 연구 프로젝트를 한 적이 있나요?
네, 재생 에너지를 다루는 회사에서 인턴을 했어요. 영감을 많이 받았지만, 그게 저에게 딱 맞는지 아직 확신이 안 서요.
좋은 경험을 하셨네요! 지속 가능성에 끌린다면 환경공학이 좋은 선택일 수 있어요. 연구에 더 집중하고 싶다면 대학원 진학도 고려해 볼 수 있어요.
대학원은 생각해 본 적 있지만, 그만큼의 헌신이 필요한 것도 그렇고, 제 경력에 어떤 영향을 미칠지 고민이 돼요.
충분히 이해가 가는 고민이에요. 대학원 학위는 연구나 전문 분야의 문을 열어줄 수 있지만, 꼭 필요한 길은 아니에요. 먼저 산업 현장에서 경력을 쌓고, 이후에 대학원이 필요하다고 생각될 때 진학을 결정해도 괜찮아요.
그럴듯하게 들리네요. 먼저 경험을 더 쌓아보고, 필요하다면 나중에 대학원에 진학하는 방향으로 생각해볼게요.
좋은 계획인 것 같아요. 그리고 많은 회사에서 일하면서 추가 학업을 할 수 있는 프로그램을 제공하기도 해요.
그건 몰랐어요! 꼭 참고할게요. 감사합니다, 김 교수님. 방향이 좀 잡히는 느낌이에요.
그렇게 느낀다니 다행이네요. 선택을 고민할 때 언제든지 들러주세요.

Words & Expressions

  • ask for advice : 조언을 구하다
  • career : 직업, 진로
  • chemical engineering : 화학 공학
  • path :
  • graduation : 졸업
  • pharmaceuticals : 제약회사
  • sustainability : 지속가능성
  • laboratory(=lab) : 실험실
  • research : 연구
  • renewable energy : 재생에너지
  • consider : 고려하다
  • graduate school : 대학원
  • commitment : 전념
  • degree : 학위
  • specialized : 전문적인, 전문화된
  • advanced : 선진의, 고급의
  • allow A to B : A가 B 하게 하다
  • employee : 직원
  • further : 발전시키다
  • stop by : 들르다
ask for advice (조언을 구하다)
  • I’m going to ask for advice from my professor about which courses are most useful for my major. (내 전공에 가장 유용한 과목이 무엇인지 교수님께 조언을 구할 예정이야.)
  • I always ask for advice from my parents before making big decisions. (난 큰 결정을 내리기 전에 항상 부모님께 조언을 구해.)
  • It’s a good idea to ask for advice from people who have experience in the field. (그 분야에서 경험이 있는 사람들에게 조언을 구하는 것은 좋은 생각이에요.)
career (진로)
  • I’m still exploring different options for my career after graduation. (졸업 후 진로에 대해 다양한 선택지를 탐색하고 있어.)
  • My professor suggested looking into internships that align with my career goals. (교수님께서 제 진로 목표에 맞는 인턴십을 찾아보라고 권해 주셨어.)
  • I’m not entirely sure about my career path yet, but I’m interested in research. (아직 진로에 대해 완전히 확신하지는 못하지만, 연구에 관심이 있습니다.)
consider (고려하다)
  • I’m considering taking a gap year before starting my career to gain more experience. (경력을 시작하기 전에 더 많은 경험을 쌓기 위해 갭이어를 고려하고 있어.)
  • I need to consider my options carefully before deciding on a major. (전공을 결정하기 전에 선택지를 신중히 고려해야 해.)
  • I decided to consider part-time jobs that offer relevant experience in my area of interest. (관심 분야와 관련된 경험을 제공하는 아르바이트를 고려하기로 했어.)
specialized (전문적인)
  • There are many specialized programs that offer training in my field of interest. (내가 관심 있는 분야에 훈련을 제공하는 많은 전문 프로그램이 있어.)
  • Many employers look for candidates with specialized certifications in the field. (많은 고용주들이 해당 분야에서 전문 자격증을 가진 지원자를 찾고 있어.)
  • I want to take more specialized courses in my major to prepare for my future career. (미래의 진로를 준비하기 위해 내 전공에서 좀 더 전문화된 수업을 듣고 싶어.)
"TOEIC Part 7" Questions 4-6 refer to the following text-message chain.

[Oct 30, 10:14 AM] Minwoong: Hey, Jiho! I just talked to Professor Kim about my career. You know, I’ve been so confused about what to do after graduation.

[Oct 30, 10:16 AM] Jiho: Oh, nice! I’ve been meaning to do that too. So, did she give you any good advice?

[Oct 30, 10:19 AM] Minwoong: Yeah, she was really helpful. She said my internship in renewable energy was a good start for that field. And she suggested grad school if I want to dive deeper into research.

[Oct 30, 10:26 A.M.] Jiho: Ooh, grad school! Are you leaning towards that?

[Oct 30, 10:28 A.M.] Minwoong: Sort of, but I’m also worried about committing to more school. I think I might work first and decide later if grad school feels right.

[Oct 30, 10:31 A.M.] Jiho: That’s smart. I’m kind of in the same boat, actually. I’ve been wondering whether to go straight into finance or get more specialized training.

[Oct 30, 10:34 A.M.] Minwoong: That’s true! A lot of finance jobs require certifications, right?

[Oct 30, 10:36 A.M.] Jiho: Yeah. But studying for that while working full-time sounds rough. I keep going back and forth about what to do.

[Oct 30, 10:38 A.M.] Minwoong: I get it! Professor Kim also mentioned that some companies support further studies while you work. Maybe you could find a job that offers that?

[Oct 30, 10:40 A.M.] Jiho: Good point! I hadn’t thought of that. I should start looking for companies with those kinds of benefits.

[Oct 30, 10:42 A.M.] Minwoong: Yeah, let’s both try to find something that allows us to keep our options open. One step at a time!

[Oct 30, 10:45 A.M.] Jiho: Agreed! Thanks, man. It’s nice having someone who gets it. Let’s check in with each other once we make some progress!

[Oct 30, 10:47 A.M.] Minwoong: For sure! Good luck, Jiho. We’ll figure this out.
  • What does Minwoong say about graduate school?




  • What is indicated about Jiho?




  • At 10:40 A.M., what does Jiho most likely mean when he says, “I hadn’t thought of that.”?