Students

If you’re like most students, you’re probably tired of your parents asking, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Even if you know the answer to that question, you may not know exactly how to get there. It can be overwhelming but this section will help you start off on the right path to choosing the perfect career for your future.

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Job vs. Career

Merriam-Webster defines having a job as doing “odd or occasional pieces of work for hire.” A career, on the other hand, is defined as “a profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a calling.” Both provide a paycheck, but wouldn’t you rather find your calling?

What You Should Know About Benefits

You need to look at more than just the paycheck when choosing a career. You should also consider the benefits.

Different types of benefits:

  • Medical benefits (health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, etc.) is often offered to the employee and coverage can be extended to immediate family members as well.
  • Retirement benefits (401k, pensions, etc.) are moneys contributed throughout your employment with the intent of providing an income when you retire.
  • Disability benefits (short-term and long-term) are meant to provide you with income if you become injured or disabled and cannot work.
  • Life insurance provides financial compensation to an employee’s family after that person’s death.
  • Paid time off includes holidays, sick leave and vacation, all of which are earned while working.

All of these things and more are important to know before stepping forward on the career path you think is right for you. For more information, read this article about employee benefits from CullmanCareers.com