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If you’re in your 30s, you might discover that you’re hitting your stride professionally. With a few years of experience, you will likely feel more confident in your abilities. Your 30s are an excellent time to begin thinking about your long-term career goals.

During their 20s, most professionals focus on landing their first job and working their way up the corporate ladder to the next promotion and opportunity. Perhaps they set their sights on a specific title or pay grade.

When you’re in your 30s, you’ve most likely achieved a few of those goals, and it’s time to map out the following steps that can propel you toward your dream career when you land in your 40s and beyond.

Ideally, you’ve found your passion within the last decade. This coming decade should be focused on growing your professional exposure and mastering skills that will set you up to be a leader and a mentor for the later stages of your life.

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