Change Remains the Only Constant

Employer expectations change almost as rapidly as technological advances. Change appears to be
the only constant in the world of careers and how to best market yourself. In today’s world, being
employable means being aware of change and feeling comfortable with uncertainty. What will this
change look like in the not-so distant future? Let’s stand back and examine a strategic view of the
future:

Global competition has increased the call for professionalism in management, contrasting the
idea of the talented amateur prevailing in the 1980’s

Higher education becomes an attribute separating an increasing pool of applicants

Interpersonal skills will form an even more important part of many classroom curriculums

Less emphasis on job duties and more emphasis on the transferable skills package

Multiple career changes rather than one career for life

Moves are not necessarily always upward

Progression is not always about making more money

No guarantee of a secure future in an organization

Increase in freelance and contract work