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career 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
What is the origin of the idiom "career ladder" and when to use it?
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.
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If he wants to climb the corporate ladder, he'll need to develop his leadership skills and take on more responsibilities.
She climbed the corporate ladder by using ruthless tactics to eliminate her competitors.
Climbing the corporate ladder in a competitive industry can be a hard row to hoe.
The treacherous colleague sabotaged his coworkers' projects to climb the corporate ladder.
After graduating, he began his career at the bottom of the corporate ladder, taking on administrative tasks.
