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Evaluating Job Offers for Long-Term Career Prospects
Imagine you are advising a recent university graduate who has received two job offers:
- Job A: A contract position at a fast-growing startup. It offers a very high starting salary and exciting, project-based work, but there is no formal promotion structure, and the contract is for one year with no guarantee of renewal.
- Job B: An entry-level position at a large, well-established manufacturing firm. The starting salary is moderate, but the company has a strong union, a clearly defined internal promotion path with regular performance reviews, and a history of retaining employees for their entire careers.
Based on the characteristics of a labour market segment defined by favorable, long-term employment conditions, which job offer presents a stronger opportunity for career stability and advancement? Justify your choice by critically comparing the features of both jobs.
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