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On paper, it looks like a promotion is right around the corner. You’ve been given new responsibilities, are invited to lead meetings, attend conferences, maybe even mentor others. But your title hasn’t changed, your pay remains the same and conversations about advancement always seem to stall.
Sound familiar?
A new report from career platform My Perfect Resume confirms you’re not alone, with nearly two-third of U.S. workers saying that they’ve experienced this type of “ghost growth.”
“Ghost growth is the allure of growth and development. It’s like the mirage on a hot day that disappears as you get closer,” says Ontario-based career coa