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Whether you are early in your career or aiming for senior leadership,
understanding how to progress in your career requires clarity,
strategy, and open conversations. Here we explain what career
progression really means, how to build a clear career progression
plan, how to showcase your growth, and how to talk to your boss
about career growth in a constructive and professional way.
What is career progression
and why it ma琀琀ers
How can I progress in my career
in today's job market?
Career progression refers to the way your role,
responsibilities, skills, and in昀氀uence develop over
time. It is not limited to promotions or pay rises.
For many professionals, career growth may include
lateral moves, specialist pathways, leadership
responsibilities or exposure to new projects.
A common question professionals ask is, how can
I progress in my career when opportunities feel
limited? The answer often lies in looking beyond
job titles.
In this evolving workforce, career progression
ma琀琀ers because:
• Roles are changing faster due to technology
and business transformation
• Employers value adaptable professionals
who invest in their own growth
• Clear progression improves engagement,
retention and performance
• Professionals who plan their career
advancement are be琀琀er positioned for
opportunity
Understanding how to progress in your career is
about aligning your strengths with business needs,
while staying proactive about where you want to
go next.
Career progression can take many forms, including:
• Expanding the scope of your current role
• Developing in-demand skills aligned to your
industry
• Taking on leadership or mentoring
responsibilities
• Moving into specialist or advisory positions
• Making strategic lateral moves to gain
experience
In this market, employers increasingly value
breadth of experience, commercial awareness
and strong soft skills alongside technical capability.
Career growth often comes from demonstrating
impact, not just tenure.
