Overview

Career Path Types

Career path types are a classification system for career trajectories designed by organizations to support employee growth and development. There are three main paths: management track, specialist track, and generalist track, allowing employees to choose based on their aspirations and aptitudes. In recent years, dual career ladder systems have become widespread, enabling non-management careers to receive equivalent recognition and compensation.

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code	slug	name	description	aliases	keySkills	typicalRoles
01	management-track	Management Track	A leadership-oriented career path responsible for organizational operations and talent management.	["Generalist Track","Leadership Track","Executive Track"]	["Leadership","Communication","Decision Making","Organizational Management","Strategic Thinking","Talent Development"]	["Team Leader","Manager","Department Head","Executive","CHRO","CEO"]
02	specialist-track	Specialist Track	A specialist-oriented career path that pursues advanced expertise and technical skills in a specific domain.	["Expert Track","Technical Track","Professional Track"]	["Domain Expertise","Technical Skills","Problem Solving","Continuous Learning","Innovation","Analytical Skills"]	["Specialist","Senior Specialist","Principal","Distinguished","Fellow","Master"]
03	generalist-track	Generalist Track	A career path that cross-functionally experiences multiple business areas, leveraging broad knowledge and adaptability.	["Generalist Role","Back Office Track","Associate Track"]	["Multitasking","Coordination","Flexibility","Broad Business Knowledge","Communication","Adaptability"]	["Associate","Senior Associate","Section Manager","Department Head","Administration Head","COO"]
04	hybrid-track	Hybrid Track	A career path with T-shaped or Pi-shaped skills combining specialization and versatility.	["T-Shaped","Pi-Shaped","Comb-Shaped","X-Shaped"]	["Specialization","Versatility","Integrative Thinking","Cross-Functional","Synthesis","Change Leadership"]	["Project Manager","Product Manager","Consultant","CxO","Innovation Leader"]
05	support-track	Support Track	A career path that handles routine tasks and supportive roles, emphasizing work-life balance.	["General Staff","Associate","Junior Role","Support Role"]	["Operational Efficiency","Accuracy","Support Skills","Communication","Stability","Cooperativeness"]	["Clerk","Assistant","Coordinator","Operator","Support Staff"]

Types of career paths that classify employee growth routes within organizations.