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The main difference between a career and a job is that a job is just something you do for money, whereas a career is a long-term endeavour, something you build towards and work upon every day. A job is just a role, but a career is made up of the combination of roles, experiences, education and pathways you take to achieve your goals.

Of course, it’s fine if you need to take a job to pay the bills - you may not always have the luxury to be selective. However, we recommend that you also have a career goal that you want to eventually achieve and work towards.



Why?

  • A job may give you a steady paycheque short-term, but a career gives you long-term financial security, as it encourages you to build on your skills and continue learning in order to move up the career ladder.
  • As technology changes, industries evolve, or things like recessions cause some jobs to become unstable, a career acts like a safety net. The more skills, qualifications and experience you have in your career-area, the more prepared you will be for any situation.
  • A career increases the likelihood that you’ll earn higher pay and better benefits. You’ll be of greater value to employers as you progress in your career, and you’ll be rewarded accordingly.
  • If you’re enjoying a career in an area you’re passionate about, you’ll get more job satisfaction and a sense of pride in what you do, which in turn leads to increased overall happiness. A career will challenge you on a daily basis, give you goals to work towards and motivate you, and therefore help make your job more meaningful.
  • And the best part is, even if you are in a low-paying role that you don’t really enjoy, it may be helping you get closer to your career goals – and therefore all of the benefits above still apply.

If you want some inspiration for your career, explore our professional courses here

www.cwa.ac.uk/alumni/career-advice/

If you want to find out more about changing your career, read our article here

https://www.cwa.ac.uk/2019/01/4-simple-but-effective-career-tips-for-2019/
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