VHD Lesson 9: What's the Difference Between a Job and a Career?

What is a job primarily defined as?

• A role requiring advanced training

• A position with a set salary and benefits

• Work performed to earn money for basic needs

• A long-term professional journey

Which of the following is a characteristic of a career?

• Short-term contract

• Hourly wage

• Long-term professional journey

• Temporary employment

What is a key difference between a job and a career?

• Careers are based on professional goals and ambitions

• Jobs require a specialized degree

• Careers are always short-term

• Jobs are always full-time

How can a job affect your career?

• Jobs do not impact careers

• Jobs always lead to promotions

• Jobs provide networking opportunities

• Jobs are unrelated to careers

What is a common feature of jobs?

• Always require advanced training

• Short-term duties

• Long-term professional journey

• Set salaries with benefits

What can you gain from each job you take?

• Skills, knowledge, and experiences

• A set salary

• A permanent position

• A guaranteed promotion

What is a benefit of maintaining professional relationships?

• Permanent employment

• Ability to reach out to connections throughout your career

• Guaranteed job security

• Immediate salary increase

What mindset differentiates a job from a career?

• Considering work as a temporary necessity

• Seeing work as a long-term professional journey

• Viewing work as a short-term solution

• Thinking of work as a hobby

Which of the following is NOT a career category mentioned?

• Skills-based

• Entrepreneur-based

• Knowledge-based

• Technology-based

What is a characteristic of a skills-based career?

• Depends on knowledge acquired over time

• Requires working independently

• Depends on understanding specific job functions

• Involves selling a product or service