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Career Counseling

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  1. A career guidance office after school. The manager overseeing student career counseling invites a student in for a chat about future plans.

  2. Manager

    どうぞ、座ってください。今日は進路について相談したいことがあるそうですね。

    Please, have a seat. I heard you wanted to talk about your career path today.

  3. Student

    はい、実はまだ就職か進学か迷っていて、相談に来ました。

    Yes, actually I'm still torn between getting a job or going to further education, so I came to talk.

  4. Manager

    なるほど。今の時点で、何かやりたいことのつもりはありますか。

    I see. At this point, do you have any particular intention of what you'd like to do?

  5. Student

    来年、専門学校に通うつもりです。IT関係の資格を取りたいので。

    I intend to attend a vocational school next year. I want to get an IT-related qualification.

  6. Manager

    そうですか。それは具体的でいいですね。卒業したら、すぐ就職するつもりですか。

    I see. That's nicely specific. Do you plan to get a job right after graduating?

  7. Student

    はい、そのつもりです。でも、まだ会社は決めていません。

    Yes, that's my plan. But I haven't decided on a company yet.

  8. Manager

    焦らなくて大丈夫ですよ。専門学校に通うつもりなら、今から情報収集を始めるといいと思います。

    No need to rush. If you intend to attend vocational school, I think it's good to start gathering information now.

  9. Student

    ありがとうございます。学校説明会にも参加するつもりです。

    Thank you. I also intend to attend school information sessions.

  10. Manager

    それはいいつもりですね。将来の目標がはっきりしていて安心しました。

    That's a great intention. I'm relieved that your future goals are clear.

  11. Student

    実は、まだ両親には詳しく話していないんです。今度ちゃんと説明するつもりです。

    Actually, I haven't told my parents the details yet. I intend to properly explain it to them soon.

  12. Manager

    それがいいと思います。何か困ったことがあれば、いつでも相談に来てください。応援していますよ。

    I think that's a good idea. If anything troubles you, please come talk to me anytime. I'm rooting for you.

  13. Student

    はい、本当にありがとうございます。頑張るつもりです。

    Yes, thank you so much. I intend to do my best.

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