lateral career moves: unlocking the path to career advancement

Many people aim to advance their careers as it signifies success and achievement in their professional lives. While the traditional idea of career advancement involves moving up the hierarchy within an organization, this notion is now being questioned. Experts acknowledge that lateral career moves can also lead to higher positions and should be considered (Aboko et al., 2016). Before assessing our career success, we should consider the role of such moves in our career transitions.