A Job vs. a Career (you choose)

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter

Though the term “job” and “career” often are used interchangeably or in similar contexts, they really are quite distinct words. In fact, for many reading this post, you likely applied for a job early on in your youth simply to earn extra recreational funds.

Or, perhaps you held various jobs during college to support your educational pursuits leading you to your future career. With that said, I’d encourage you to read more on this topic where I contrast a job versus a career in my latest Glassdoor.com post, “Do You Want a Job?”