How do you use "career" in a sentence?

She's had a successful career in journalism for over twenty years. He's thinking about a career change into teaching. What career advice would you give to someone starting out?

career

Q: What does "career" mean?

A profession or occupation pursued over a long period The word 'career' refers to a person's professional journey through life, encompassing their jobs, positions, and professional development. Unlike 'job,' which refers to specific employment, 'career' suggests a longer-term path with progression and growth.

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Meaning: A profession or occupation pursued over a long period

职业，事业

carrera profesional

キャリア、職歴

경력, 직업 생활

The word 'career' refers to a person's professional journey through life, encompassing their jobs, positions, and professional development. Unlike 'job,' which refers to specific employment, 'career' suggests a longer-term path with progression and growth.

「career」指一个人一生的职业旅程，包括他们的工作、职位和职业发展。与指特定就业的「job」不同，「career」暗示更长期的、有进步和成长的道路。

La palabra «career» se refiere al recorrido profesional de una persona a lo largo de su vida, abarcando sus trabajos, puestos y desarrollo profesional. A diferencia de «job», que se refiere a un empleo específico, «career» sugiere un camino a más largo plazo con progresión y crecimiento.

「career」は人生を通じた職業の旅を指し、仕事、役職、専門的な成長を含みます。特定の雇用を指す「job」とは異なり、「career」は進歩と成長を伴う長期的な道のりを示唆します。

'career'는 직업, 직위, 전문적 성장을 포함하는 인생 전반의 직업적 여정을 가리킵니다. 특정 고용을 의미하는 'job'과 달리 'career'는 발전과 성장이 수반되는 장기적인 경로를 의미합니다.

Examples

She's had a successful career in journalism for over twenty years.
她在新闻业有超过二十年的成功职业生涯。
Ha tenido una carrera exitosa en el periodismo durante más de veinte años.
彼女はジャーナリズムで20年以上成功したキャリアを築いてきた。
그녀는 20년 넘게 저널리즘 분야에서 성공적인 경력을 쌓아왔다.
He's thinking about a career change into teaching.
他正在考虑转行当老师。
Está pensando en un cambio de carrera hacia la enseñanza.
彼は教職への転職を考えている。
그는 교직으로의 전직을 고려하고 있다.
What career advice would you give to someone starting out?
你会给刚入行的人什么职业建议？
¿Qué consejo profesional darías a alguien que está empezando?
これから始める人にどんなキャリアアドバイスをしますか？
이제 막 시작하는 사람에게 어떤 직업 조언을 해주시겠어요?

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From French 'carrière' meaning 'racecourse', from Provençal 'carriera', from Latin 'carrus' (wheeled vehicle). Originally meant the course of a race; by the 16th century it meant one's course through professional life.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

The word 'career' originally meant a racecourse or the course of a race, from the French 'carrière.' By the 16th century, it had evolved to mean one's course through life, particularly in professional terms.