A job is paid work that a person does for an employer or business. In exchange for performing duties and responsibilities, the worker receives a salary, wage, or other compensation.
Examples of jobs
• Teacher
• Security Officer
• Cashier
• Driver
• Nurse
• Electrician
• Administrative Clerk
Why people have jobs
• Earn an income
• Gain work experience
• Develop skills
• Build a career
• Support themselves and their families
Types of jobs
• Full-time – Working regular hours, usually 35–45 hours per week.
• Part-time – Working fewer hours than a full-time employee.
• Temporary – Employment for a limited period.
• Permanent – Ongoing employment with no fixed end date.
A job differs from a learnership because a job focuses on performing work, while a learnership combines training and work experience to help you gain a qualification and skills.
By Unisa.Africa
A Jobs is just a role, but a career is made up of the combination of roles, experiences, education and pathways you take to achieve your goals. Of course, it’s fine if you need to take a job to pay the bills – you may not always have the luxury to be selective
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