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One's occupation is merely the job in which one is currently employed, so someone who is an aspiring actor working as a waiter, for example, would list "waiter" as occupation. Profession implies a degree of commitment to a particular field, which may be demonstrated by continuing education or training, or by an aspirational career path which one follows. For example, unlike many people who take sales jobs just to make money, a sales professional might aspire to work for a more prestigious company, or to become a sales manager. S/he might attend seminars and training sessions to improve sales techniques and might compete to win sales awards in his/her field.

The term "professional" is confusing, by the way, because it is used in two senses. In the first, it is used to differentiate those who make money at doing something from the amateurs. In this usage, which would include professional poker players, musicians, athletes, etc., it refers to people who are gainfully employed doing things which many people do only as a hobby. The other use of the term is for those who belong to "the professions", such as law, dentistry, medicine, etc. These are career groups which require postgraduate education in the field and have a set of standards and ethics which restrict entry to those who meet those (generally, one needs a license, or at least proof of completion of a particular degree to be admitted), and which require continuing education to maintain membership.

2007-06-07 00:52:51 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0 0

traditionally there are purely particular professions: regulation, clergy, protection rigidity,and drugs. i do no longer comprehend if those strict rules nevertheless prepare yet i could say that a "occupation" probable demands a doctorate degree.

2016-10-07 01:06:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

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