die Karriere
career
A person's professional path, characterized by various positions, achievements, and development.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat eine beeindruckende Karriere in der IT-Branche gemacht.
She has had an impressive career in the IT industry.
die Karriere
career
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Meanings
Karriere machen
to make a career
A fixed expression meaning to be very successful professionally and quickly rise to higher positions.
EXAMPLE
Er ist sehr ehrgeizig und will unbedingt Karriere machen.
He is very ambitious and absolutely wants to make a career for himself.
Usage tips
Fixed expression
The most common and important combination is the fixed expression 'Karriere machen' (to make a career). It means to be very successful professionally and rise quickly.
EXAMPLE
Viele junge Leute wollen heute nicht mehr um jeden Preis Karriere machen.
Many young people today no longer want to make a career at any cost.
Correct preposition
To name the professional field, you use 'in' with the dative. To describe the specific role, you use 'als' (as).
EXAMPLE
Er macht Karriere in der Finanzbranche.
He is building a career in the finance industry.
Typical verbs
In addition to 'machen' (to make/do), 'Karriere' (career) is often combined with verbs such as 'beginnen' (to begin), 'starten' (to start), 'verfolgen' (to pursue), or 'beenden' (to end).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Studium möchte sie ihre Karriere im Ausland starten.
After her studies, she would like to start her career abroad.
Compound words
'Karriere' (career) is often the first part of compound nouns that refer to one's professional path, such as 'Karrierechance' (career opportunity), 'Karriereplan' (career plan), or 'Karrieresprung' (career leap).
EXAMPLE
Diese neue Stelle ist eine große Karrierechance für mich.
This new position is a great career opportunity for me.
Compare with
Karriere vs Laufbahn
career / track / orbit
Karriere and Laufbahn can both refer to a person's professional path. Karriere, however, often emphasizes achievements or advancement, while Laufbahn describes the course neutrally. Use Karriere when professional success is important, and Laufbahn when you mean the entire path without that evaluation.
Karriere
Ihre Karriere führte sie von der Assistentin bis zur Abteilungsleiterin.
Her career took her from assistant to department manager.
Laufbahn
Seine Laufbahn begann nach dem Studium in einem kleinen Betrieb.
His career began at a small company after he graduated.
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