professionalpath
nounUK /prəˈfɛʃənəl pɑːθ/
US /prəˈfɛʃənəl pæθ/
A professional path is the job journey a person chooses and follows.
She started her professional path as a teacher and later became a principal.
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2. The steps and choices that lead to a certain type of job.
Choosing a college major is one step on your professional path.
3. A planned route through different jobs in the same field.
His professional path took him from intern to manager in five years.
4. The direction someone's work life takes over time.
Changing companies can shift your professional path in a new direction.