Jobs vs. Internships vs. Careers: What’s the Difference?

A job is something you do for money. They can be long term or short term, high paying or low paying, seasonal or full time. There are a wide variety of jobs available, and most people will have many jobs across their lifetime. An internship is short-term learning experience for a job or field.

A career is the summation of your professional journey, including things like your education, work experience, volunteering, etc. You can think of your career as a lifelong path.

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MN Department of Veterans Affairs

The Minnesota Veterans Homes, located in Silver Bay, Luverne, Fergus Falls, Minneapolis and Hastings, serve more than 700 of our nation’s heroes in skilled nursing facilities, domiciliary care and adult day care. Minnesota Veterans Homes continue their tradition of being a …

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Contact & Location

Phone
651-690-8890
Address

CdC | Room 210
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:00am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00am - 4:30 pm

Appointments may be available from 4:30-6:00 based on staffing capacity.