Giving advice on a career choice
Who asked for your opinion
I'm going to talk about a time when my younger cousin asked for my opinion regarding her career path. She's just about to finish high school and is at a crossroads in her life, trying to decide what to do next.
Why he/she wanted to know your opinion
She wanted to know my opinion because she knows that I have been through a similar situation not too long ago. I had to make a decision about whether to go to university or start working straight away, and she thought I could provide some valuable insights based on my own experiences.
What opinion you gave
I advised her to consider what she is truly passionate about and what she sees herself doing in the long term. I suggested that she should weigh the pros and cons of each option. For instance, going to university could provide her with more opportunities and a broader perspective, but starting work immediately could give her practical experience and financial independence. I also recommended that she talk to professionals in the fields she's interested in to get a better understanding of what those careers entail.
Explain how you felt when he/she asked for your opinion
I felt quite honored and pleased when she asked for my opinion. It made me realize that she values my thoughts and trusts my judgment, which was a nice feeling. It also made me reflect on my own decision-making process and how far I've come since then. I was glad to be able to help her in some way and hoped that my advice would assist her in making a decision that she would be happy with in the future. It was a rewarding experience to be able to support her during such an important time in her life.
Giving advice on a career choice
Who asked for your opinion
I'm going to talk about a time when my younger cousin asked for my opinion regarding her career path. She's just about to finish high school and is at a crossroads in her life, trying to decide what to do next.
Why he/she wanted to know your opinion
She wanted to know my opinion because she knows that I have been through a similar situation not too long ago. I had to make a decision about whether to go to university or start working straight away, and she thought I could provide some valuable insights based on my own experiences.
What opinion you gave
I advised her to consider what she is truly passionate about and what she sees herself doing in the long term. I suggested that she should weigh the pros and cons of each option. For instance, going to university could provide her with more opportunities and a broader perspective, but starting work immediately could give her practical experience and financial independence. I also recommended that she talk to professionals in the fields she's interested in to get a better understanding of what those careers entail.
Explain how you felt when he/she asked for your opinion
I felt quite honored and pleased when she asked for my opinion. It made me realize that she values my thoughts and trusts my judgment, which was a nice feeling. It also made me reflect on my own decision-making process and how far I've come since then. I was glad to be able to help her in some way and hoped that my advice would assist her in making a decision that she would be happy with in the future. It was a rewarding experience to be able to support her during such an important time in her life.