Maharashtra Board Class 10 Self development and Art Appreciation Chapter 5 My Career and I PDF Download

My Career and I

The only failure in this world is the failure to try.

Some Beliefs About Career

Objectives

1. Students should be able to rethink some conventional beliefs about careers and express their opinions about the same.

2. Justify the statement 'career is not an event, but a process' in their own words.

3. Be introduced to the interest-test and be able to explain its importance in their own words.

4. Be introduced to the Maha career mitra portal.

5. Set their own goals and articulate them. Be able to manage their time for the same.

6. Plan for a constructive dialogue with their parents about their career.

7. Be informed about the documents required for the 11th admission process and also about the scholarships available.

Teacher's Note

Career is not just about money or big jobs. Many people in India have become successful by doing what they love. Just like our teacher helps us learn, we should also find work that makes us happy.

Exam Trick

Remember: Career = Interest + Capability + Opportunity. Think of it like three colors mixing together to make a new color. All three must come together!

Points to Remember

Career is not just one choice made once in your life.
You can change your career path as you learn more about yourself.
Money is important, but happiness in work is also important.
You should talk with your parents about your career dreams.
There are many different types of jobs in India, not just doctor or engineer.

Last year we discussed about the meaning of the term 'career', how to choose a career and about the career magic framework. This year let's learn about goal setting and also explore some educational options available after tenth.

1. You need to be financially well off to make a career.

Yes No

2. Once you go wrong in choosing a career, there is no way to be successful again.

Yes No

3. You can make a career only if you pursue education in the Science or Mathematics stream.

Yes No

4. One should only choose a career which fetches maximum money.

Yes No

5. Doing a salaried job is the only way to succeed in a career.

Yes No

1. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Dhirubhai Ambani, Olympic wrestling champion Sushilkumar, actor Rajanikant came from lower income families and yet carved a niche for themselves.

2. J. K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, worked as a teacher before she began writing. Anil Kumble, Harsha Bhogale are both Engineers. Indian novelist Chetan Bhagat worked as an Engineer before he explored his writing skills. Actors Shriram Lagu and Mohan Agashe both studied Medicine before becoming successful actors.

3. Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, many famous journalists, sportsmen, economists, writers, poets, musicians made a career in fine arts and humanities, commerce and vocational fields.

4. Dr. Prakash Amte graduated with a degree in Medicine. He could have earned a fortune by practicing in the city. Instead he chose to provide medical care to the tribal communities in Chandrapur.

Teacher's Note

Success does not mean only having a lot of money. A doctor who helps poor people is also successful. Success means doing work that makes you feel good inside, just like when you help a friend.

Exam Trick

Remember: Different people have different ideas of success. Some want money, some want to help people, some want to create art. Your success is what makes YOU happy, not what makes others happy.

Points to Remember

You can be successful without coming from a rich family.
You can change jobs or learn new skills even after starting work.
Science and Math are not the only paths to good careers.
Money is not the only measure of a successful career.
You can start your own business and be successful without a salary job.

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