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Professional development

Meaning in job interviews & careers, with examples

nounCommon term

In job interviews & careers, professional development means: Learning and training that helps you improve the skills and knowledge you need for your job, such as courses, certifications, conferences or coaching.

In Turkish: mesleki gelişim, profesyonel gelişim

How it is used

Companies mention a 'professional development budget' or 'opportunities for professional development' in job ads. In some professions it is called CPD (continuing professional development) and is required to keep a licence or registration.

Example sentences

  1. Every employee has a yearly budget for professional development.

  2. What opportunities for professional development does the company offer?

Common collocations

  • professional development budget
  • opportunities for professional development
  • continuing professional development
  • invest in professional development
  • upskillTo learn new skills or improve the ones you have, often so that you can keep up with changes in your job or industry.
  • mentorAn experienced person who gives regular advice and support to someone less experienced to help them grow in their career.
  • career pathThe series of jobs and roles a person moves through during their working life, or a planned way to progress inside a company.
  • promotionA move to a higher position or level in your organisation, usually with more responsibility and more pay.

This word in other fields

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