The U.S. Office of Personnel Management identifies mid-career as someone with more than 10 years professional experience. Since a professional career lasts approximately 35 to 40 years, you could assume a mid-career occurs in years 10 through 25. Mid-career managers are no longer entry level but are far from near the end of their careers.
Mid-career professionals have usually developed proficiency in one or more areas, primarily administrative or operational. Frequently, the professional seeks advancement