career (progression/advancement)
Meaning(s)
1. the process of moving up from one level to another in your career
Popularity
High
Professional
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Social
How to Memorize
opportunity for/guarantee of career progression/advancement
Analysis
Career progression or advancement is the process of moving up a level in your job or career, receiving more responsibilities or getting a promotion. These are expressions you would use in a professional context like an interview where you might ask about 'career advancement opportunities' or your long term plans and goals.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- One of the things that really interests me about this role, is the opportunity for career advancement.
- In order to provide career advancement for our employees, it is important to set goals, have a plan and be dedicated to continuous training.
- I'm not sure I'll stay in this job. I don't think there's any guarantee of career advancement, and I've been working here for five years!
- We like to promote employees from within the company, in order to do this, we have a career progression plan for each employee.
- At times a sideways move within a corporation can be a good way of learning new skills and even contribute to career progression over time.