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1. 1
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Which Type of
Career Move and
when
When’s a good time to consider a horizontal vs,. vertical career
move.

2. 2
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x
Introduction

3. 3
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The Career
Lattice
What’s right
for you now?
https://hr.berkeley.edu/development/career-development/self-assessment/career-direction
Vertical
Enrichment Lateral
Lateral
Realignment
Increasing responsibility in the organisation
Change to Job outside organisation, but
limited changes in status/level of
responsibility or pay
Growing within existing job
Taking step back from existing
responsibilities/ pay/status in order to
pursue different career options
Change job within organisation but
limited changes in status/level of
responsibility or pay

4. 4
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https://hr.berkeley.edu/development/career-development/self-assessment/career-direction
Linear Expert Spiral Transitory
Direction of movement Vertical Little movement Lateral Lateral
Duration of stay in one
field
Variable Majority of Career 5-10 yrs
2-5 yrs
Key Motives Power Achievement
Mastery
Expertise Security
Personal Growth
Skills diversity
Variety Independence
Networking
Fast learning
(Ref: Kenneth Brousseau, Michael Driver, Kristina Eneroth and Rikard Larsson
Career Trajectories

5. 5
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Reigniting Your
Passion/
Seeking New
Challenges
Build your
brand
Organization
al Fit
Job Security
Increasing
Advancement
Opportunities
Keep skills
current and
sharp
Increase your
visibility and
network
Moving
Closer to
the Action
Changing
Perceptions
Potentially more
work, same pay
Perception
A professional side
step
Lateral
Move

6. 6
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 Does the role excite you?
 Do the responsibilities and scope of role enhance and build on what you already have?
 Will the role challenge you and take you out of your comfort zone?
 Will the new team, department, office, manager be a “fit” for you – from a personality and culture perspective?
 Does your organisation support lateral career moves as a career advancement strategy or a career stopper?
Things to
consider
before
making a
lateral career
move

7. 7
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Questions