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Professional Career Timeline
COMPLETING
COLLEGE
Years in Work Force:
College Freshman
Graduation
Career Phase:
Student
Typical Age:
18 22
FIRST JOB
Years in Work Force:
0 3
Career Phase:
New Engineer or
Scientist in Training
Typical Age:
22 25
EARLY CAREER
Years in Work Force:
3 10
Career Phase:
Young Professional
Typical Age:
25 32
MID-CAREER
Years in Work Force:
10 22
Career Phase:
Senior Professional
(Technical or Supervisory)
Typical Age:
32 52
LATE CAREER
Years in Work Force:
22 40
Career Phase:
Recognized Expert
Typical Age:
52 Retirement
Diversify your skills or develop hobbies that could lead to a second career
or added income upon retirement.
RETIREMENT
Years in Work Force:
40+
Career Phase:
Expert Emeritus
Typical Age:
60+