Are you often confused when it comes to differentiating between Profession and Career? If yes, this article will clear your doubt and confusion. Profession : This means "any" type of work that requires special training or skill, usually one that is respected because it involves a high level of education. Career: Career is an occupation performed by a person at a particular period of the person's life and with opportunities for progress. Profession usually require formal qualifications, profession is what you are skilled on, what you studied which major on education and training. The person who carries out his/her profession i.e what he/she has been trained for is known as a "Professional", for instance, someone who studied Accounting becomes a professional once he/she start working as an Accountant. Practicing your own profession (what you are skilled on) also means you have chosen a "career" that is about your profession. Car