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professional trajectory

[/prəˈfɛʃənəl trəˈdʒɛktəri/]
nounfemininepl: professional trajectories / trajetórias profissionais
trajetória profissional
1. The path, course, or progression of someone's career over time, including positions held, skills developed, and achievements gained
Her professional trajectory shows a steady climb from intern to senior manager.
Sua trajetória profissional mostra uma ascensão constante de estagiária a gerente sênior.
2. The direction or pattern in which a person's career is moving or developing
After the career change, his professional trajectory took a completely different direction.
Após a mudança de carreira, sua trajetória profissional tomou uma direção completamente diferente.
NYC Slang
career hustle / career grind
Synonyms
career pathcareer progressionprofessional developmentcareer trajectoryprofessional journey
Antonyms
career stagnationprofessional declinecareer dead-end

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trajetória profissional
Standard usage across all regions
São Paulo
trajetória profissional / percurso profissional
Both terms commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
trajetória profissional
Standard usage
Portugal
trajetória profissional / percurso profissional
Both terms are standard; 'percurso' slightly more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

climb the corporate ladder
take one's career to the next level
forge a career path
chart one's professional course
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