Grammar fix
career prospects
future job chances
The chances or opportunities someone has for getting a good job or moving up in their career in the future.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Many students choose university courses that will improve their career prospects.work
- In my opinion, learning a second language can really boost your career prospects, especially in international companies.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: career prospects (of/for something); good/better career prospects
WrongThe job has a good career prospect.
RightThe job has good career prospects.
Usually plural — 'career prospects'.
Patterncareer prospects (of/for something); good/better career prospects
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Career prospects' sums up 'chances of getting on' in two words.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
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Don't confuse it
Compare with 'job prospects', which usually means chances of getting a job soon, not long-term growth.