Career Exploration

What is a difference between a job and career?

A job is something you simply do for the money. Usually, jobs have a small impact on future resumes because they aren’t typically related to what your career is or will be. Also, jobs usually offer less networking opportunities because your coworkers often won’t be continuing on to the same field as you in your future career.

Most jobs consist of hourly wages, are more short-term, and focus on getting a task done.

A career is : an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress. 

A career is all about building up skills through various employment opportunities, giving you the ability to move on to higher paying and more prestigious ones. Careers provide a foundation of experiences that help fuel your professional life for many years.

Careers are more long-term and are about learning, gaining experience, building connections, and putting yourself in the right position for promotions and raises. Also, careers tend to be more salary based, as opposed to hourly based like jobs, and often include benefits such as paid time off and healthcare

t is important to remember that you might not graduate and immediately start a career.  DO NOT STRESS.    Figuring out what you want to do long term can be  a lengthy process.  You might have a variety of jobs before settling on one thing.

Ask your teachers, family members and community members about their career  process. 

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