Career and Job Terminology

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Career

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An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress.

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Job

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A paid position of regular employment.

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Occupation

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A person’s regular work or profession; job or principal activity.

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Job Outlook

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The forecast of the anticipated change in a particular occupation.

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Entry-level job

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A starting place for many careers that often require little to no professional experience.

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Technical job

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A position for which an employee possesses specialized skill sets and abilities to perform the desired operation.

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Operative job

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A job in which employees work on an industrial machine or a specific aspect of the manufacturing business.

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Professional job

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A career that requires a specific level of college education, typically a bachelor's degree or higher, for someone to perform its duties and responsibilities. Examples: doctors, teachers, accountants, lawyers, scientists, etc.

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Resources

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A source of supply, support, or aid, especially one that can be readily drawn upon when needed.

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Career exploration

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The act of learning about various occupations and their fit with your unique career preferences, such as skills, interests, and values.