The lightning-fast evolution of technology means that jobs can now become indispensable or outmoded in a matter of years , even months. Who knew what a “community manager” was ten years ago? What about an “iPad app designer” or a “JavaScript ninja”? A substantial portion of the working population now earns its livelihood doing jobs that didn’t exist ten or twenty years ago. And even if the nature of your job hasn’t changed, chances are you’re using new and unanticipated technology and skills to perform that job. Think of the designer who blogs, the comedian who tweets, or the filmmaker who raises a budget on Kickstarter. Ten years from now , we’ll probably all be doing some new type of work that we couldn’t possibly imagine today. That thought is both exhilarating and frightening. How do we prepare for a future filled with uncertainty? Rather than setting your sights on a specific role, focus instead on what you want to accomplish. Ask yourself: “What problem am I solving? What do I want to create? What do I want to change ?” -Maximize Your Potential: Grow Your Expertise, Take Bold Risks & Build an Incredible Career
Posted on: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 14:28:49 +0000
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