subject: Why You Should Plan For You Career [print this page] The times are changing; weve heard this phrase all too often now. Its true, theres probably no such thing as an iron rice bowl anymore. With technological advancements, simple tasks can now be handled by the computer, replacing the menial worker while the internet has brought the world unto a computer screen. Your current job may seem stable but with rising challenges, its really hard to say. Competition has never been rifer and in order to stay ahead of the game you really have to strategize. This S factor is extremely important; employees need to be ready for any kind of challenge that will hit faster and harder than asteroids to Earth. With job markets becoming more saturated and a rise in highly skilled workers, it can be a daunting task when it comes to job hunting, especially for fresh graduates. The greatest change that todays modern worker needs to make is to have a stronger emphasis on team effort rather than personal effort. This means being a team player and refocusing your goals on what your office team wants rather than what you want. In todays corporate world, the trends are akin to online fashion and change faster than you can blink. As a popular German host for an American television program likes to say, one moment youre in, the next moment youre out. If youre looking for a job, it may be a good idea to look beyond traditional job avenues in order to gain an edge. Widen your horizons and try different things so that you are well versed in different industries, hence giving you more opportunity to branch out and at the same time enhance your resume. This means, whatever job you take, youll be gaining some sort of experience. So if you hate your job, dont frown, it may be beneficial in more ways than you know!
Secret Tip: Networking can really pay off. Try talking to the decision maker in your company and it may just land you in a highly sought after job position.
