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Beruf und Karriere

/bəˈʁuːf ʊnt kɛˈʁiːə/
phrase★Intermediate— professional career
💼Business
formal

The combination of one's profession and career development, encompassing both the job itself and the progression within it.

Sie hat eine erfolgreiche Laufbahn in Beruf und Karriere aufgebaut.

She has built a successful career in her profession.

💡

This phrase is often used in professional or career counseling contexts to emphasize the holistic view of one's work life.

Collocations

Beruf und Karriere planenplan one's careerBeruf und Karriere entwickelndevelop one's career

Synonyms

BerufslaufbahnKarrierewegBerufliche Entwicklung

Antonyms

PrivatlebenFreizeit

Related Phrases

Berufliche Neuorientierungphrase
career reorientation
Karriere machenphrase
to make a career

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

In German-speaking cultures, 'Beruf und Karriere' often implies a long-term, structured approach to professional life, including education, training, and advancement.

⚡Gold Rule

Professional Use

This phrase is commonly used in formal settings such as job interviews, career counseling, and professional development workshops.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the German words 'Beruf' (profession) and 'Karriere' (career), reflecting the German cultural emphasis on structured professional development.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in German-speaking countries to discuss career planning, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Word Breakdown

Beruf
profession
root
+
und
and
conjunction
+
Karriere
career
root
Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch

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