(career|corporate) ladder
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the different levels of jobs and responsibilities that people can move up in their chosen profession as they gain more experience and skills
The idiom "career ladder" is a metaphorical expression that compares a person's career progression to climbing a ladder. It has been in use in English since at least the mid-20th century. It is used to describe the steps or stages of career advancement within a profession or organization, where each step represents a higher level of responsibility, authority, or salary.
- Climbing the corporate ladder often requires hard work and dedication.
- She started at an entry-level position and gradually moved up the career ladder.
- Networking can help you advance more quickly up the corporate ladder.
- He focused on gaining new skills to accelerate his climb up the career ladder.
- Moving up the corporate ladder usually brings greater responsibilities and higher pay.