What is a Career?
A career is the sum total of paid and unpaid work, learning and life roles you undertake throughout your life.
The term 'career' was traditionally associated with paid employment and referred to a single occupation. In today's world of work the term 'career' is seen as a continuous process of learning and development. Contributions to a career can include:
As you gain more experience in the world of work and undertake a variety of life experiences, you are building your unique career path. All life experiences, including paid work, sporting interests and managing a household should be drawn upon as evidence to a potential employer that you are the person for the job. See Career Development and Career: more than just a job.
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Make sure you document your experiences in each of the above areas. You can refer to all of them when reflecting on career choices or when talking about your transferable skills to employers.
