This book is created by the project partners of Finding the Right Formula-Together to compile all the research, interviews and articles about the old and new jobs.

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Choosing the right career path

It is a crucial decision that can impact a person's entire life. It involves selecting a profession that aligns with one's interests, abilities, values, and future goals.

Why is choosing the right career path important?

A career is more than just a job :

A career that aligns with one's interests and passions can lead to a more fulfilling and enjoyable work life.

A career that aligns with one's values and goals can provide opportunities for continuous learning and personal development.

The skills-based future is coming...

21st century skills , soft skills

creativity time management

communication organizational skills

collaboration responsibility

critical thinking leadership

IT skills public speaking

We are living in an era of constant change. Technology has become embedded in our day-to-day lives for the past 20 years and the trend will continue to increase.

Some jobs are disappearing:

*Bank Tellers *Secretaries

*Cashiers *Postal Service Workers

*Information Clerks *Travel agent

Some Jobs are growing in popularity:

* Specialists in artificial intelligence

*Sustainability specialists

* Entreprenuers

* Software Developers

*Game designers

*Renewable energy engineerj

Monika, HPTS, Belgrade/ Serbia:

My grandpa was a photographer. He used to work with polaroid films and develop photos in a dark room. He said that he really loved his job.

Nowadays, cameras are digital and it's completely different.

My friend is a web developer. He develops and tests new applications.

He also makes websites functional and secure.

This is a team job in a big company of IT specialists.

NEW JOBS, like IT specialists predominate these days.

Ana, HPTS, Belgrade/ Serbia

Candy manufacturing is out fashioned nowadays.

Danilo, HPTS,

Belgrade,

Serbia

Miljana, HPTS, Belgrade/ Serbia

I spoke to a blacksmith in my neighborhood. He told me that his job is really hard. There are no young people who could continue working in his workshop.

"We plant the corn in the soil and irrigate it every 3 days. Once it has reached maturity, we harvest it, remove the seeds, and bundle it up. Then, we secure each bundle with pliers and stitch it together using knitting needles. Following these steps, we scald it with hot water over a broom to prevent the cornstalk from breaking and to prolong its lifespan. To remove the broom, we stitch it using the knitting needle and thread while holding the pliers. Once done, it's ready for sale. The price of each broom is 30 lei." (interview taken by Sorina P., LTAT D. Motoc, Galati, Romania, teacher Daniela Bobocea)

Motea Teodora, 57 years old, Galati county, Romania

A broom maker

The interview can be seen at https://youtube.com/shorts/qGxO7Cy6Odg?feature=share

Alice, from Australia, fashion designer

"I practice at a company that works for fashion like you get paid by doing

practice ....it's a very very fun because I ...do you know the Disney Princess like Cinderella Aurora Rapunzel I did the grounds like ... I sketch them like I imagine a body like a a manquin and I just see the dress on them..."

(interview taken by Robert I., LTAT D. MOTOC, Galati, Romania, teacher Daniela Bobocea, available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyO5tnQRaRY)

A quilt maker expresses the current situation as follows: “In the past, we used to dowry so much that we used 100 kilos, 150 kilos of cotton in just one dowry. Now the job ends with twenty to thirty kilos.This tradition, as in many places, has weakened with the introduction of factory-made bedding and fiber and silicone-filled duvets. Our profession is about to die.’’

Ömer TTFL and BURAK TTFL, Boyabat/Turkiye

Students : Hello, Dr. Gulec!

We are grateful to you for agreeing to this meeting.Could you briefly introduce yourself and tell us about your social media journey?

Dr. Tuba Gulec: Hello! I’m Tuba I am a medical doctor . After completing my medical education I began working and started sharing health and wellness content on social media. I now have 250,000 followers on Instagram and 150,000 on YouTube.

ZeynepTTFL: How do you balance being a doctor and a social media phenomenon?

Dr. Gulec: It requires careful time management. My hospital schedule is busy, so I prepare social media content on weekends or after work. I focus on providing high-quality, informative content because I'm passionate about both fields.

İpeksuTTFL: So,how do you maintain growth with your audience on social media?

Dr. Tuba Gulec: It has to serve exact point.It has to give the audience,for example aesthetics,information and joy ot the things that they can get out of it. I try to give them joy and information. If you have both , nothing can stop you.

İpeksuTTFL: We follow you a lot and you guess you get a lot of hate. How do you deal with that?

Dr. Tuba Gulec: Well, a good question. My dad is a sociologist .He helped me on that way. I was like why these people hate me. I've found the reason why. Those people couldn't find the way to be themselves and they just hate other people. I know that their hate is nothing to do about me. It's just about them.I don't take it personally. So, that way Itry to protect myself from the hate. I don't take criticism from someone that do not take action. That's the thing.

Interview taken by TTFL team Sinop/Turkiye,teacher Seval Kandemir available at https://youtu.be/ZVtDTBDwGGQ

EbrarTTFL: Do you get any compliments from the people around social media and your patients?

Dr. Gulec: When people say 'You are a really good doctor and you are caring.'' that makes me happy.

İlaydaTTFL: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Dr.Gulec: Maybe in Venezuela or in Africa or somewhere around the world.

Interviewer: What are your future plans in your medical career and social media?

Dr.Tuba Gulec : I plan to do more charity work and help people in need and reach a broader audience on social media to increase health awareness. My goal is to contribute positively in both areas.

Interviewer: Thank you for your insights, Dr. Tuba. We wish you continued success!

Dr. Tuba Gulec: Thank you! I appreciate this opportunity. Wishing everyone healthy and happy days!

We are construction painters. Our job is an old job but we can combine old and new technologies.

PAINTERS EREA FRANCE

With this wall of expression, we used usual tools and painting techniques. But we also needed the help of a projector to draw the stencil of the countries and the book.

It makes our job easier !

STENCIL TECHNIQUE with the projector

Mioara Bujor

48 years old,

Galati county,

Romania

typographer

" My job involves creating books—companies send us their manuscripts, and we print and assemble them into the final product.In the past, being a typographer was a prestigious profession. However, the job is becoming increasingly rare these days. Nowadays, it's challenging to become a skilled typographer through formal education, as the specialized schools that once offered training in typography no longer exist. Today, this knowledge is often passed down through on-the-job training, if at all. "

(interview taken by Marian M., LTAT D. Motoc, Galati, Romania, teacher Dorina Moraru)

Mircea Pana,

51 years old,

Ottawa,

Canada,

product manager.

Hello, my name is Mircea! I'm a product manager based in Ottawa, Canada. In my role, I leverage a diverse skill set that includes attention to detail, technological proficiency, and a deep understanding of product features. This allows me to engage effectively with customers and develop strategies for competitiveness and growth in a dynamic market environment.

As a product manager, I act as a bridge between sales, marketing, and development teams. My responsibilities include understanding customer needs, prioritizing features, and enhancing product efficiency to ensure our offerings meet and exceed market expectations. My job is so new that it's not even fully standardized yet.