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what is your profession? vs what is your occupation?

Both 'What is your profession?' and 'What is your occupation?' are correct and commonly used phrases to inquire about someone's job or career. They can be used interchangeably in most contexts.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 6335 views

what is your profession?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about someone's job or career.

This phrase is used to inquire about the specific field or type of work someone is engaged in.

Examples:

  • What is your profession, if you don't mind me asking?
  • I am curious, what is your profession?
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Alternatives:

  • What do you do for a living?
  • What is your job?
  • What is your line of work?
  • What field do you work in?
  • What is your career?

what is your occupation?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about someone's job or career.

This phrase is used to inquire about the specific job or work someone is currently doing.

Examples:

  • Can you tell me what your occupation is?
  • I'm interested, what is your occupation?
  • Feb 27, 2012 ... What is your Occupation? A talk by Dr Miles Kennedy given to Occupy Galway at 3pm on the 3rd of December 2011. This is a serious question, ...
  • If you work, what is your occupation now and what would you like to be (i.e. when you grow up )? 1) Purchasing Agent 2) Philanthropist.
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Alternatives:

  • What do you do for work?
  • What is your job title?
  • What is your current job?
  • What is your field of work?
  • What is your employment?

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