QUIZ Difference Job vs Career

According to the article, what is a job primarily for?

• A series of connected employment opportunities

• Earning money

• Learning new skills

• Networking opportunities

What does the author believe distinguishes a career from a job?

• A career offers more money

• A career involves doing the minimum required

• A career provides experience and learning to fuel your future

• A career has less impact on your future work life

What did the author do to make his job as a busboy more enjoyable?

• He worked during slow times only

• He looked for ways to help in the kitchen or to prepare for the lunch rush

• He avoided learning new tasks

• He focused on earning tips only

What was the author's attitude towards his work-study job at the campus Summer Events department?

• He was very enthusiastic and proactive

• He did more than what was asked of him

• He only answered the phone and showed no enthusiasm

• He managed the entire department

How did the author's lack of initiative at his work-study job affect his future opportunities?

• It led to a promotion within the department

• It had no impact on his future opportunities

• It resulted in his application to join residence life being denied

• It improved his networking skills

According to the text, what is the primary reason every job is considered a part of your career?

• Because they provide networking opportunities.

• Because they teach skills and resources for the future.

• Because they are all high-paying positions.

• Because they require a formal education.

What did the author learn from his brief stint as a computer programmer?

• How to sell insurance door-to-door.

• The importance of leveraging relationships.

• How to communicate with a wide variety of people.

• The value of nutritional supplements for animals.

What does the author suggest you should do at your current job?

• Do the minimum required.

• Focus only on future goals.

• Do your best and excel more than is asked of you.

• Find another job if you are miserable.

What is the author's view on the difference between a career and a job?

• A career consists of related jobs only.

• A job is not important as long as it pays well.

• There is no difference; a career is a lifetime of jobs.

• A career is only for those who love their work.

What final advice does the author give regarding dealing with bad jobs?

• You should immediately leave any bad job.

• Endure bad jobs as they lead to greater goals.

• Always complain to management about bad jobs.

• Bad jobs should be reported and avoided.