Career

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Career Definitions and Etymology
– The Oxford English Dictionary definition of career
– Different interpretations of career
– Etymology of the word career

Career Management and Choice
– Importance of career management
– Skills needed for career management
– Factors influencing career choice
– Impact of culture on career choice

Career Changes and Transitions
– Reasons for changing careers
– Impact of work-life balance and personal capabilities on career changes
– Number of jobs held during a lifetime
– Deliberate planning vs. unexpected career changes

Career Success
– Definition of career success
– Objective criteria of career success (earnings, promotions)
– Subjective criteria of career success (job satisfaction, work-life balance)
– Different forms of career capital and their impact on career success

Career Support and Development
– Types of career support (information, assessments, counseling)
– Importance of career development and guidance
– Factors influencing career choices (culture, gender)
– Impact of education on careers Source:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Career

Career (Wikipedia)

The career is an individual's metaphorical "journey" through learning, work and other aspects of life. There are a number of ways to define career and the term is used in a variety of ways.

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