Ask about a career without guessing from its title

For students

Kai likes drawing and thinks every job with “designer” in the title means drawing all day.

Pick a question that finds out what someone actually does at work. Then interview a partner.

Ask about a day: “What did you do this morning at work?”

Ask about tools: “What tools do you use most?”

Ask about practice: “What’s one task I could try at school?”

For the counselor

2 min • Start. Say “A job title gives you a clue. A question helps you learn what the work is like.”

6 min • Practice. You play a sign designer: “I measured a window, made a sign on a computer, and asked a customer for feedback.” Partners take turns asking one question. Use that answer or say “A computer and tape measure” for tools, or “Design a sign for a school event” for practice.

2 min • Check. “What did Kai learn beyond the job title?” Sample: “The designer measures spaces and talks to customers too.”

Fictional examples are fine. Students can point, speak, or pass.