Meaning of the word "career ladder" in English

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career ladder

US /kəˈrɪr ˈlædər/
UK /kəˈrɪr ˈlædər/
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Noun

1.

a sequence of jobs in a person's career, from entry-level to senior positions, typically within the same field or organization

Example:
She's steadily climbing the career ladder in her company.
Many young professionals are looking for clear paths on the career ladder.
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