There are many things going on that are disrupting the world of work, so we need to think differently about the future. And I don’t just mean talking about how AI might be changing the jobs that people do. There are many disruptions in the world which are opening up different types of work and different ways of working.
Wouldn’t it be great if you could find a career that brings you fulfillment and that you are passionate about?
Here are some areas of opportunity for the future
– Climate change
– Environmental science and conservation
– Economic justice
– Global conflict and world peace
– Political safeguarding and human rights
– Data science and analytics
– Advanced technological solutions, AI and machine learning
– Reducing artificial intelligence risks
– Biotechnology and genetic engineering
– Improving global mental health and wellbeing
– Improved healthcare
– Changing education to meet future needs
– Renewable energy and sustainability
– Supply chains to meet unpredictable disruptions
The future of work
One good strategy for thinking about your career choice is to look at future predictions of what the world needs. You can think about your skills, interests, passions and strengths and where you see you will fit in the future. I would say we all care about the planet and world peace but we don’t all want to build a career around these issues. It may be that you like to take an individualist approach to helping people one on one rather than focusing on a collectivist approach. Whatever you decide is right for you, based on what you believe in and that fits with your personality and priorities, is a good choice for now.
What brings you meaning and purpose
There are a number of different ways to look at how to find a career that is meaningful for you. These include considering your values, what drives and motivates you, your personal needs and wants, as well as your personality. This, in combination with your unique attributes and strengths, and knowing where you fit with what the world needs is a great way to lead you to a career that is meaningful for you, and has purpose and fulfillment.
How to put it all together
You may have already discovered a labyrinth of career information which can be very confusing. You may have already started to gather a network of data, advice and resources that relate to various career paths, trends, opportunities and skills and this can be challenging for you to navigate and synthesize.
To make a good career decision for now, we can help you to identify your personal interests, skills and values and align these with research and analysis on relevant career options, trends and opportunities. We can show you how to use tools such as informational interviews, how to research and understand industry information and take career assessments to gather insights and weigh the potential for growth and stability in different fields to consider how each option aligns with your long term goals and lifestyle preferences. The tricky part can be evaluating the information that you have gathered and this is where seeking advice from a career specialist can help you to make a decision based on a comprehensive understanding of how well the options align with your individual aspirations and circumstances. 1. Any failure can be reframed as a lesson.