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| − | A [[ | + | A '''profession''' is a [[job]] that involves specialised knowledge and training and which has a stated or implied code of conduct. The word profession comes from "profess", which is to take a [[vow]]. It is considered that a professional person has a greater [[standard of ethics]] than that expected in a more common job. |
| − | Doctors, lawyers , and teachers are all considered professionals. | + | Doctors, lawyers, and teachers are all considered professionals. |
| − | The term may be used to indicate a person who is highly skilled at a specific job, like plumber or carpet cleaner. | + | The term may be used to indicate a person who is highly skilled at a specific job, like a plumber or carpet cleaner. |
| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | [[:Category:Professions|List of professions]] | ||
| − | [[category: | + | [[category:Employment]] |
Revision as of 09:07, November 17, 2008
A profession is a job that involves specialised knowledge and training and which has a stated or implied code of conduct. The word profession comes from "profess", which is to take a vow. It is considered that a professional person has a greater standard of ethics than that expected in a more common job.
Doctors, lawyers, and teachers are all considered professionals.
The term may be used to indicate a person who is highly skilled at a specific job, like a plumber or carpet cleaner.