Career Levels

Career Levels (hereinafter, the Lectio) is the second lesson part of the Career Essentials lesson that introduces its participants to careers and related topics.

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This lesson belongs to the Introduction to Careers session of EmployableU Concepts.

Content

The predecessor lectio is What Career Is.

Script

A career level is a group of work positions which are arranged according to seniority of the workers who occupy these positions.

Pre-entry-level jobs are designed for those whose qualifications are not sufficient for regular jobs. Usually, apprentices or interns fill in these jobs. The positions that belong to this career level are also known learner jobs.

Entry-level jobs normally target those workers who can possibly work these jobs, but the work scope is limited, high quality is not expected, or the compensation is low. Position requirements for this type of employment typically do not require prior experience in the field or profession. Most likely, but not necessarily, these jobs are designed or designated for recent graduates of a given profession or someone who would like to put their "foot in the door."

Experienced-level jobs target experienced workers who do not manage other employees. The positions that belong to this career level are also called intermediate-level jobs, mid-level non-managerial jobs, and so on.

Front-line managers or first-line managers are the managers who supervise non-managerial employees.

Middle-level managers or general managers supervise managers but don't administer the whole enterprise.

C-level executives administer the whole enterprise. The C-level refers to those positions that have the word, Chief, in their titles such as chief executive officer (CEO), chief technology officer (CTO), etc. Most likely, but not necessary, these employees manage other employees. Those who do are also known as senior managers and top-level managers.

Key terms

Career level, pre-entry-level job (student job), entry-level job, experienced-level job (intermediate-level job, non-managerial employee), front-line manager (first-line manager), middle-level manager (general manager), top manager (c-level executive, senior manager, top-level manager)

Closing

What career level, if any, do you target for your next employment? -- Pre-entry-level/ Entry-level / Experienced-level/I'm not sure/other

Career Changes is the successor lectio.