A career is the sum total of paid a

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.


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.