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.
Searching for jobs and internships can be challenging and exhausting, especially if you are an international student who also has to consider legal restrictions! If you are looking for more resources for international students around understanding CPT/OPT requirements, our Designated …
Melody Kosbab (Public Policy & Political Science Major) and Emma Seehafer (History & English) are St. Catherine University Students who have worked as Career Assistants in the Career Development Center since their freshman year. They are both graduating in Fall …
We have compiled a few tips on entering the workforce for KATIEs who are pursuing a degree while planning to join the workforce after a parental leave!
If you would like support in developing an action plan to make concrete …
