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“We can’t future proof careers but we can ‘future-adapt’ them.” Stephanie Bird Director of HR at the CIPD. Start from the assumption that 2020 will look nothing like now. What will you be doing in 10 years time? The chances are it may be something that doesn’t even exist yet.
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“We can’t future proof careers but we can ‘future-adapt’ them.” Stephanie Bird Director of HR at the CIPD
Start from the assumption that 2020 will look nothing like now. What will you be doing in 10 years time? The chances are it may be something that doesn’t even exist yet.
What are my choices? What might I be doing in 3 years, 5 years, 10 years? What type of experiences might be helpful? - to prepare me for my first job - to help me get promoted - to change jobs Future Employment What type of skills will I be needing to use? Which personal qualities are going to be really important? How will my qualifications help (or hinder) me?
My aspirations Things to think about Availability of jobs The experiences I have had Salaries My qualifications What I’m prepared to do Competition for jobs What I’m prepared to learn Location of jobs Misconceptions My motivation Technological advances Working conditions State of the labour market How flexible I’m prepared to be How mobile I’m prepared to be My knowledge of opportunities My attitude to work and employment Job security
By 2020, the UK economy will be even more globalised. The transition from fossil fuels to alternative energy will be even further developed. Right here in Suffolk we are set to be at the heart of such developments ... • Possible job titles in 2020? • Hydrogen fuel station manager • producing fuel for domestic transport utilising science and retail skills • Cloud controller • working on the science of clouds so as to increase their ability to reflect solar radiation!
Be confident Be positive Be well informed You’ll be better prepared for your future!