Callings are the occupations or professions that people choose to pursue in their lives. Metiers and Careers are two terms that are often used interchangeably to refer to callings. Metiers is a French word that means 'TRADE' or 'CRAFT, ' while Careers is a more general term that refers to any type of job or profession. Both terms refer to the same concept, which is the pursuit of a particular occupation or profession.