What’s Career Path?

Career Path is the sequence

of work positions or roles
that a person holds over the
span of a lifetime.
Fundamental Component of Career Paths
Sequential list of positions or
roles

Qualifications

Critical developmental
experiences

Competencies that are accrued,

strengthened, or required

Important career success factors

Example Career Path Diagram for the Retail Industry
Senior

Example Career Path Diagram for the Retail Industry

Career Path Examples
Administrative and Business Operations

Supervisory & Management Bachelor’s degree

+ Computer Skills
Specialist Financial Analyst II

Budget Analyst II Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

+ Advanced experience
Accountant III + Advanced computer skills

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Accountant II + Experience
+ Advanced computer skills

High school education or equivalent

Financial Analyst I Admin Associate II
+ Advanced experience
+ Advanced computer skills
Budget Analyst I Admin Associate I
Associate High school education or equivalent
Accountant I Office Associate II + Experience
+ Computer skills
Accounting Office Associate I
Technician High school education or equivalent

Accounting Clerk Office Assistant II

Assistant Accounts Payable Office Assistant I

Clerk
Accounting and Finance Administrative Support