Definition of Career Path
Career path (or Career pathway) is a series of steps, jobs or job promotions that help an employee progress towards their career goals and objectives. Career paths encompass varied forms of career progression: traditionally means vertical growth within a job but they can also include sideways movement within or across industries.
- Knowing what lies ahead in your career path can help you focus on the right skills
- Defined career path is one of the key methods enabling development of skills, training and overall employee development
Examples of career paths
- Company Administration: Administrative Assistant > Executive Assistant > Office Manager > Chief Operating Officer
- Human Resources: HR Assistant > HR Specialist > HR Manager > HR Director > VP of HR
- Facility Management: Assistant > Maintenance Worker > Maintenance Manager > Facility Manager