Jobs vs careers\u2014\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the difference?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people use these terms interchangeably, though they have different meanings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, in this brief guide, we\u2019re going to go over the differences between jobs and careers. And, just for good measure, we\u2019ll throw a couple other terms into the mix so you can walk away with a clear understanding (hopefully!) of the differences between a career and a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  Before we explain the difference between careers and jobs, we’ll take a look at each term separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Let\u2019s start with jobs, first:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Jobs: What is a Job?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

  What is a job, exactly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Here\u2019s the <\/strong>Dictionary.com<\/strong><\/a> definition of a job:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  A post of employment; full-time or part-time position. Or, a piece of work, especially a specific task done as part of the routine of one’s occupation or for an agreed price.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Here\u2019s the <\/strong>Merriam-Webster<\/strong><\/a> definition of job:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  A regular remunerative position. Or, a specific duty, role, or function. Or, a piece of work, especially a small miscellaneous piece of work undertaken on order at a stated rate.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  So\u2014 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  A job<\/strong> is any task assigned to a person, whether from themselves or from an employer or client, usually paid for in return for successful completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  (Looking for your first job? We’ve got a list of the best jobs for first-timers here<\/a>.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Now, let\u2019s learn what a career is before sorting out the differences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Careers: What is a Career?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

  So, what is a career, then?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Here\u2019s the <\/strong>Dictionary.com<\/strong><\/a> definition of a career:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  An occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one’s lifework. Or, a person’s progress or general course of action through life or through a phase of life, as in some profession or undertaking.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Here\u2019s the <\/strong>Merriam-Webster<\/strong><\/a> definition of career:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  A profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling. Or, a field for or pursuit of consecutive progressive achievement, especially in public, professional, or business life.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Basically, a career is your lifelong, or at least years-long, job or employment path. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Job vs Career<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  A job is essentially something you do for money, whereas a career is a group of jobs in the same field done over a long period of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  When you\u2019re in college and you work as a retail store sales rep part-time to earn some extra cash, that\u2019s a job<\/em>. But, if you plan to continue in the same industry after you finish university, perhaps earning promotions towards store management, then you have a career<\/em> in retail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Another example of job vs career could be seen in grade school. Think of grade school as a career, while each individual grade you’re in is a specific job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Work: What is Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

  How about jobs vs work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Here\u2019s the <\/strong>Dictionary.com<\/strong><\/a> definition of work:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil. Or, productive or operative activity.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Here\u2019s the <\/strong>Merriam-Webster<\/strong><\/a> definition of work:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  An activity in which one exerts strength or faculties to do or perform something. Or, one’s place of employment. Or, something produced or accomplished by effort, exertion, or exercise of skill.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Work is a broader term than job, as it can mean any task, paid or unpaid, you do to get something accomplished. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  (Ready to look for work? Check out our list of the best sites to look for jobs here<\/a>.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Internships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

  Is an internship a job?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Here\u2019s the <\/strong>Dictionary.com<\/strong><\/a> definition of an internship:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Any official or formal program to provide practical experience for beginners in an occupation or profession. Or, any period of time during which a beginner acquires experience in an occupation, profession, or pursuit.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Here\u2019s the <\/strong>Merriam-Webster<\/strong><\/a> definition of an intern:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  An advanced student or graduate usually in a professional field (such as medicine or teaching) gaining supervised practical experience (as in a hospital or classroom).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  So, an internship is always a job (which also makes it always work), as an intern is tasked with completing specific duties and responsibilities, whether paid or unpaid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  However, one point to note is that when listing your internship on a resume or CV, you often should place it separately from regular, paid work experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Related Read<\/strong>: Internship Basics & Everything You Need to Know About Intern Programs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  So, I hope this article on job vs career (vs work vs internship) helped to clear things up! If you have any questions about the differences between a job and a career, a career and a passion, or whether you should list something on your resume, leave a comment below. Thanks for reading!<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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