career path — the sequence of jobs, roles, or positions that a person takes throughout their working life, often planned to achieve career goals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the sequence of jobs, roles, or positions that a person takes throughout their working life, often planned to achieve career goals
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈrɪr pæθ/
Example Sentences
- His career path zigzagged from pizza delivery to tech billionaire - talk about extra toppings on life!
- Many students struggle to define their career path in today's rapidly changing job market.
- She switched her career path so often, her LinkedIn profile looked like a game of job hopscotch.
career path
NOUN[/kəˈrɪr pæθ/]
the sequence of jobs, roles, or positions that a person takes throughout their working life, often planned to achieve career goals
She mapped her career path on a wall, from intern to CEO.
When math becomes your path, career dreams come to pass!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Career derives from French 'carrière' (racecourse, track), which originally referred to a course or path. Path comes from Old English 'pæþ' (way, road), with roots in Proto-Germanic. Together, these terms metaphorically represent the professional course one takes through life.
Breakdown
career (from French carrière: racecourse, path) + path (from Old English pæþ: way, road). The compound creates a metaphor for one's professional journey or vocational progression.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“His career path zigzagged from pizza delivery to tech billionaire - talk about extra toppings on life!”
“Many students struggle to define their career path in today's rapidly changing job market.”
“She switched her career path so often, her LinkedIn profile looked like a game of job hopscotch.”
“The company offers mentorship programs to help employees navigate their career paths effectively.”
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