In the 21st century, career opportunities in the job and
employment marketplace are changing fast, and morphing all the time.
In order to successfully take advantage of these career opportunities, you
must develop a different mindset. Let me share this story that
illustrates my point:
In high school, my best friend and I went to his house to hang out.
While there, his father asked what was I going to do when I finished high
school. I said I was going to go to college. When my friend said
he was going to college also, his father said, “You don’t need college.
Get a good job at the post office, get their benefits, and get a good
retirement.” As we see, that is not the case anymore. The era of
staying twenty years at one company, enjoying bountiful benefits, and
getting the “gold watch” at retirement is a thing of the past.
It has been said that a person will change their careers an average of seven
times. Another report in
USA Today
stated the corporations of 21st century will be comprised of 60%
contractors and only 40% employees. Why? Because corporations
and other organizations need to be flexible with their resources and quickly
acquire the skills needed to take advantage of opportunities to beat the
competition.
So what does that mean for your career opportunities? It means that,
in the 21st century job marketplace you will need to acquire the
overall skills and attitude to be successful in your careers. The
following are five secrets to creating more successful career opportunities
and being prosperous in your life:
1.
Develop an entrepreneurial attitude for career opportunities
– What is an “entrepreneurial attitude?” It is a small business
mindset that looks for opportunities and takes advantage of those
opportunities. Even though you may work for a business or
organization, if you think and behave as if you are in business for yourself
and are increasing your career opportunities by managing your “business”
opportunities. Constantly look for “areas of improvement” and be ready
to present solutions. This will increase your value in the
organization, let other people know that you can create solutions, and
prepare you for future opportunities within or outside of the organization.
2.
Be Flexible for career opportunities
– According to a recent survey, in the 21st century, the average
worker will experience seven different career opportunities. What does
this mean? Although, in the past you worked on just one career, now
you need to explore several career opportunities so that you are prepared
for the career changes that are guaranteed to come your way. Be
proactive and explore the career opportunities and advantages and
disadvantages of each career. Remember, it is not a matter of if your
career will change; it is a matter of when. Be prepared. (Read the
rest of the article at
Career Opportunities)
