TOPIC 06-CAREER AND WORK- RELATED ACTIVITIES
Meaning of career and related concepts
Career
A career is an occupation or job that someone does for a long period of his or her life.
One can have a career in accountancy, medicine, teaching, political science, engineering, marketing, psychology, journalism, law and other fields
Career choice
This means choosing the job that one likes. For example, some people may choose careers in teaching, law, engineering, accountancy and others. After choosing a career, one needs to further develop it.
Career development
Career development means doing things which enable a person to excel in the career he or she has chosen. For example, an individual may undergo further training so as to improve knowledge and skills in relation to a career.
Factors affecting career development
Personal characteristics or internal motivation. Personal characteristics may play a significant role in choosing the occupation. For example, people who like serving others are likely to choose and enjoy working as teachers, doctors, social workers, councilors and others