career ladder
US /kəˈrɪr ˈlædər/
UK /kəˈrɪr ˈlædər/
1.
a sequence of jobs in a person's career, from entry-level to senior positions, typically within the same field or organization
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She's steadily climbing the career ladder in her company.
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Many young professionals are looking for clear paths on the career ladder.