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Role taken for career progression (8,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stepping stone

(Other definitions for stepping stone that I've seen before include "Part of stream crossing" , "means to get better" , "Aid to gradual progress" , "This may help one to make progress" , "means of advancement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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