Career Pivot Accelerator

How to Future Proof Your Career. Episode 135

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  • If you're worried you may be working in a dying industry, don't panic! There are some steps you can take to future-proof your career.
  • To know if you're working in a dying industry, look for signs like increased talk of "disruption," a dwindling talent pool, or constant mergers and acquisitions.
  • If you want to enjoy financial stability and a rewarding career, it's important to prepare for such fluctuations by developing transferrable skills.
  • Tips for developing your transferrable skills include embracing change, saving money, gathering recommendations from past employers, and networking regularly.
  • You can also avoid shrinking industries by staying up-to-date on industry trends and ensuring that you have the education and training that employers are seeking.

    • Note:  as mentioned in the show here are the links for the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for a list of the Fastest declining occupations : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov) along with the link to the fastest growing occupations What ever happened to middle wage jobs? | CareerBuilder

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    Career Pivot AcceleratorBy Peggy McKnight