Jobs and Careers

Choosing a job or career is very important. Colossians 3:23 reminds us "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men." When we are performing our jobs, we are actually serving the Lord along with those with whom we work. Let's look at some factors that can affect choices when planning your future employment.

Basics to Know

When considering a job or career to pursue, what are some basics that one should know? Click on each of the cards below to learn more.

Pay - This includes details about how much you will be paid for your labor, expertise, services, and talent.

Education - What kind of education or training do you need for the job, and will you receive on-the-job training or educational opportunities.

Training - What kind of previous experience or training is needed for the job, and will future training be given for specific roles or positions.

New Jobs - What kinds of projections for new openings for the job are predicted for the future.

Job Growth - What kinds of projections for job growth and advancement are projected for the future.

Factors that Affect Job Opportunities and Benefits

Specific factors affect what opportunities for particular jobs are available at present. Also, there are details about the salary and benefits based on a variety of variables. Below are some initial ideas to consider when selecting and searching for either a job or a career.

Geographic Area

Certain jobs pay higher salaries depending on where the job is located. Consider the following when assessing the impact of geography on your job search:

national trends
regional factors
state differences
metropolitan versus rural
city versus county/town

Occupation

Depending on the educational level or training, certain occupations pay more. However, the pay is not necessarily the most important thing to consider when choosing your occupation. The following jobs pay more because they require more education or training:

teacher
plumber
manager
nurse
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)

Industry

Some industries pay more based on need, trends, scarcity, and opportunity. These include:

technology
manufacturing
education
retail sales/marketing
healthcare

Consider all the topics discussed in the lesson before moving on to the assessment.