In the past, a person’s work life was “learn – do for several years – retire.” That “learn-do-retire” formula worked for many people, but change is coming. Jobs are always changing as new technology, new materials, and new techniques emerge. In a Global Talent Trends study by the Mercer Company, Ravin Jesuthasen reported that 53% of organizations are identifying new skills needed for today’s and tomorrow’s jobs, and that those organizations want existing employees to become upskilled and do those evolving jobs.
In order to future-proof your job, you need to “learn, then do – learn more, then do and earn more – learn even more – then do some more.”
- Learn new skills
- Do the job
- Learn more new skills
- Do the newer job
- Learn even more skills
- Keep doing your ever-changing job
In the long run, you’ll save your job. To future-proof your job, be prepared to reinvent yourself constantly.
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