Career Advancement Terms

verb to achieve or accomplish something, to reach a goal or objective

• Education is often seen as the key to attain success in life.
• If you study hard, you can attain good grades in school.
• I'm working hard to attain that promotion at work.
• Through hard work and dedication, you can attain your dreams.

noun something that has been achieved or accomplished

• The attainment of a college degree is seen as a significant achievement in today's society.
• Getting that promotion was a huge attainment for him at work.
• Dude, your attainment of scoring tickets to the concert is epic!
• The attainment of inner peace is a journey that requires self-reflection and mindfulness.

adjective describing someone who is careful and hardworking in their tasks

• The diligent student always completed their assignments ahead of schedule.
• She's a diligent worker, always putting in extra hours to get the job done.
• He's a real go-getter, always on top of things and super diligent.
• Like a bee diligently collecting nectar, she worked tirelessly to achieve her goals.

noun a school that awards advanced academic degrees, such as master's or doctoral degrees

• After completing my undergraduate studies, I decided to pursue further education by attending graduate school.
• I'm thinking about applying to grad school to continue my education.
• I'm planning to level up and go to grad school next year.
• Graduate school is like climbing a mountain, each step taking you closer to your academic peak.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc.

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun, and in some languages extending to volume or numerical scope

• The company has been in a rut for the past few quarters, struggling to increase profits.
• I feel like I'm in a rut with my job - I need a change.
• My love life has been in a rut lately, I need to spice things up.
• Sometimes we get stuck in a rut with our routines and need to break free to experience new things.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb to meet a certain standard or level of performance

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• In order to make the grade in this class, you will need to consistently submit high-quality work.
• I'm not sure if I'll be able to make the grade in math this semester.
• I really hope I can make the grade on this test, I didn't study much.
• She knew she had to work hard to make the grade in the competitive industry.

noun a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something

adjective opportune; suitable or convenient for a particular purpose

• The company is offering a great opportunity for career advancement.
• Hey, don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to travel abroad!
• Dude, this gig is a total opp for us to make some quick cash.
• Every challenge is an opportunity in disguise, waiting to be embraced.

noun the state of being promoted or advanced to a higher position or rank

• He was granted preferment to a higher position within the company.
• She was really happy to receive preferment at work.
• Getting that preferment was a real game-changer for him.
• In the world of politics, preferment often comes with a price.

noun a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place

verb to move forward by taking a step

adverb in a manner that involves taking a step

preposition used to indicate movement towards a particular direction or goal

• The company decided to take a step forward in their sustainability efforts by implementing new eco-friendly practices.
• I think it's time for us to take a step forward and start planning our next big adventure.
• Come on, don't be afraid to take that step forward and ask them out on a date!
• After facing many obstacles, she finally found the courage to take a step forward and pursue her dreams.

noun excessive flattery or praise in order to gain favor or advantage

• The politician was surrounded by a group of people known for their sycophancy.
• I can't stand all the sycophancy in the office, everyone is always trying to impress the boss.
• The sycophancy at the party was so obvious, it was cringeworthy.
• His sycophancy towards the celebrity was so over-the-top, it was like he was worshipping them.

noun a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage or favor; a servile flatterer

• The CEO was surrounded by sycophants who constantly praised his every decision.
• I can't stand that guy, he's such a sycophant always trying to impress the boss.
• Don't be a sycophant, just be yourself and speak your mind.
• The sycophant's words were like honey, sweet but ultimately not to be trusted.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Some people believe that in certain industries, it is possible to fail upwards by learning from mistakes and using them as stepping stones to success.
• I've heard that in the corporate world, some people seem to fail upwards by somehow getting promoted despite their failures.
• It's crazy how some folks just seem to fail their way to the top, like they have some kind of magic touch for failing upwards.
• In life, sometimes you have to fail upwards in order to reach your true potential and achieve your goals.

noun a rut

verb get

preposition out of

• In order to get out of a rut, one must actively seek out new opportunities and challenges.
• If you're feeling stuck, try mixing things up a bit to get out of a rut.
• Dude, you need to shake things up if you want to get out of this rut.
• She felt like she was stuck in a rut, but eventually found the courage to break free and start anew.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

• In academia, the pressure to publish or perish is a well-known phenomenon.
• If you want to keep your job in academia, you better publish or perish.
• Dude, it's all about publish or perish in the academic world.
• In the competitive academic environment, it's often seen as publish or perish in terms of career advancement.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea, in this case 'strength'

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being, in this case 'go'

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, in this case 'to'

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, in this case 'from'

• The company has continued to go from strength to strength with each new product launch.
• Ever since they hired the new manager, the team's performance has been going from strength to strength.
• Once she started her new fitness routine, her progress went from strength to strength.
• As the relationship grew stronger, their bond seemed to go from strength to strength.

noun a person or thing that advances or promotes something

adjective describing word that modifies a noun, in this case, it would be used to describe a specific type of advancer

• The advancer of the project presented a detailed plan to the board.
• The advancer in the group always comes up with new ideas.
• She's the ultimate advancer when it comes to getting things done.
• The advancer of technology is constantly pushing boundaries and innovating.