Job vs. Career

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Job vs. Career

Defining Yourself Beyond the Workplace

Updated: 2026.04.13

3 min read · Intermediate

Job vs. Career

직장인인가, 직업인인가

Articles

What's the Difference Between a Job and a Career?

Videos

Job vs Career - Difference between job and career The Psychology of Career Decisions | Sharon Belden Castonguay | TEDxWesleyanU

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

How do you define “career” in your own life?

자신의 삶에서 ‘커리어’를 어떻게 정의하시나요?

What skills or expertise do you consider truly portable?

어떤 기술이나 전문성이 진정으로 ‘이식 가능한(어디서든 활용 가능한)’ 능력이라고 생각하시나요?

Have you ever felt pressure to constantly improve or “keep up”?

끊임없이 성장하거나 뒤처지지 않기 위해 노력해야 한다는 압박을 느낀 적이 있나요?

How do you balance self-development with rest in your daily life?

일상에서 자기계발과 휴식 사이의 균형을 어떻게 맞추고 계신가요?

What role does rest play in maintaining long-term productivity and creativity?

장기적인 생산성과 창의성을 유지하는 데 있어 휴식은 어떤 역할을 한다고 보시나요?

How do you personally deal with the fear of falling behind in your field?

자신의 분야에서 뒤처질까 봐 느끼는 두려움을 어떻게 관리하시나요?

In your view, how should individuals redefine success in a fast-changing job market?

빠르게 변화하는 취업 시장에서 개인은 성공을 어떻게 재정의해야 한다고 보시나요?

Q10

Ultimately, who do you want to become in your professional journey?

궁극적으로, 자신의 직업적 여정에서 어떤 사람이 되고 싶으신가요?

Q11

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

distinction

a difference or contrast between similar things or people

Ví dụ

The law makes a clear distinction between murder and manslaughter.

Ví dụ

There is a subtle distinction between being frugal and being cheap.

portable

able to be easily carried or moved, especially being a light and compact version of a something

Ví dụ

She used a portable keyboard with her tablet for work.

Ví dụ

The article suggests that specialized expertise is a portable asset.

obsolescence

the process of becoming no longer useful or needed because something newer or more effective has been invented

Ví dụ

The software's rapid obsolescence made us hesitant to invest in it.

Ví dụ

The fear of obsolescence drives many professionals to constantly update their skills.

synthesis

the combination of components or elements to form a connected whole

Ví dụ

The report was a synthesis of data gathered from five different sources.

Ví dụ

Creative synthesis requires periods of rest to combine disparate ideas effectively.

stagnant

not flowing or moving, and often smelling unpleasant or showing no activity

Ví dụ

The pond water was stagnant and full of mosquitoes.

Ví dụ

Quality rest is necessary to prevent your expertise from becoming stagnant.

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