1. A series of progressively more senior positions or jobs within an organization or profession that a person can advance through during their working life
She climbed the career ladder from intern to director in just ten years.
Ela subiu na escada profissional de estagiária a diretora em apenas dez anos.
2. The hierarchical structure of advancement opportunities available to employees in a company or field
The company offers a clear career ladder for ambitious employees.
A empresa oferece uma escada profissional clara para funcionários ambiciosos.