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career track

[/kəˈrɪr træk/]
nounpl: career tracks
carreira profissional / percurso de carreira
1. A predetermined path or sequence of positions and responsibilities that an employee follows within an organization or profession
She chose the management career track instead of staying in technical roles.
Ela escolheu a carreira de gerência em vez de permanecer em funções técnicas.
2. A specific direction or progression in one's professional development
Different career tracks are available for engineers: management, research, or consulting.
Diferentes percursos de carreira estão disponíveis para engenheiros: gestão, pesquisa ou consultoria.
Synonyms
career pathprofessional trajectorycareer progressioncareer ladder
Antonyms
dead-end joblateral move

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carreira profissional / trilha de carreira
Most commonly used in HR and corporate contexts
São Paulo
percurso de carreira / caminho profissional
Business-oriented usage in major corporate centers
Portugal
trajetória profissional / percurso de carreira
Formal usage in professional and academic settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

climb the career ladder
on the fast track
dead-end career path
change career tracks
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