Unit 5 — Climbing the Career Ladder

This unit discusses building and advancing one's career. A short article gives insight into what one needs to consider when starting their career and how to manage expectations.
This unit discusses building and advancing one's career. A short article gives insight into what one needs to consider when starting their career and how to manage expectations.
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Adapt Appraisal Background Career ladder Dead-end Demotion Fast track Gain Impress Peer Promotion Prospects Rapid Restructuring Training
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Reading Activity: Climbing the Career Ladder

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Having studied hard for several years, it is normal that university graduates don’t want to start at the bottom in their chosen career. They have to realize however that the background knowledge they gained in university needs to be supplemented with experience that can only be got from working in a company. Unfortunately, sometimes that will mean taking an entry level position to start with. Many…
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After the fifth failed interview, Pete adapted his expectations to be more realistic in the type of job he was applying for.
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All staff appraisals will be held in January.
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His background is in sales but I think he would be a good choice for the position of customer service manager.
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  • What are your career ambitions?
  • Are fast-track programs a good idea? Why / why not?
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