What is a Career?

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:

* Work experience
* Community involvement
* Employment
* Life roles
* Enterprise activities
* Cultural activities
* Training
* Education
* Interests
* Sport
* Volunteer work.