The weekend Australian Financial Review published an article entitled “An Army of Jobless – if unemployment is 4.9%, why is it 2.7 million people can’t find work?”
In its most simplistic form; the market has shifted …and in a fundamental way…and many employees have not realised that this has happened.
The work has shifted to casual, part-time and contract based “just in time” work. Outsourcing is taking hold at all levels.
This fundamental structural shift relates to the rate of technological advances making large sections of the workforce redundant. And in contrast opening up new opportunities in new fields.
Having been made redundant in 2003, I can empathise with those impacted by the changes. I found myself going into business for myself, teaching and training…and loving it.
The point here is that the individual must reinvent themselves. We are in a knowledge era where today’s knowledge is redundant tomorrow.. such is the pace.
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The key is “reinventing yourself”. What you are doing today will not be the same thing you are doing tomorrow. Staying still doesn’t cut it anymore!
Become a Master of Change not a victim of change.
This requires insight, introspection and an incredible amount of self discipline. The demands on your time will be considerable
- Conduct your own skills audit; what can I do - include reading, writing and speaking English! (You would be amazed how many people do not include this !!!)
- Investigate options such as RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) at your local TAFE College. This will fast track your professional qualifications and make you more “saleable” in the market.
- And finally take plenty of actions. Actions over time will get you very clear as to what direction you want to take. If you are unclear about the actions you should take – get a coach or mentor to help.
To your mastery of change!
