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metaphors for careers  

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  • When people talk, or even think, about careers, they typically use metaphors. A metaphor is a figure of speech in which one concept, usually a relatively abstract one, is substituted by another, usually more concrete, to provide clarity and dramatic effect. [Source: Encyclopedia of Career Development; Metaphors For Careers]

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