Many workers still subscribe to the old school notion that career progression should be a straight climb — with no detours, gaps, or pivots.But according to Wilfrid Foo, Managing Director for Direct Motor Interests at Jardine Cycle & Carriage, such notions of career progression are increasingly outmoded.The idea that you start at the bottom and eventually rise to the top after years in the same company or industry no longer reflects how careers actually unfold.He believes that the new models of career development is less about tenure and more about impact.Rather than a straight climb upward, careers now look more like a game of snakes and ladders — with momentum that shifts, stalls, and surges at different points. This 'M-shaped' trajectory, with its peaks and dips, is becoming the new normal.Wilfrid, speaking at an EthosBeathChapman event on career transitions, building transferable skills, and adapting to change, also shared more from his myriad of career experiences, having taken on many different roles, “even within one company,” as he put it!Key Highlights to Listen to((((Ready to take charge of your career? Polaris is tailored exclusively for you and designed to match your unique aspirations and ambitions. Sign up today!----more----Read the full article here: https://content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/you-want-to-progress-in-your-career-heres-the-secret-to-getting-aheadFind out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sgRead about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf