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Deepak Sawhney, PCC (ICF)
Driven by the Purpose to " Help successful people shine better and brighter", Story Telling ; Positive Intelligence
This global pandemic has been a good wake up call. For many, the career escalator seems to have jammed yet again.
Whether it’s job loss, sector crisis (hospitality, tourism etc.) or even a company crisis (mergers, bans etc.), the fact is that there are no more jobs for life.
A Business Insider article (Jan’19) projected that over 6 million Indians will soon be part of the gig economy i.e. contractors, part-time workers, project-based hires etc. Thinking about it now, the pandemic would only have hastened the pace at which the projection turns to reality.
So, what does this mean for you?
- Companies will be more aggressive in identifying roles that can be phased out in favour of gig workers
- Annual reviews might be focused on assessing whether full-time employees (FTE) are adding more/less value than a gig worker
How should you future-proof yourself?
INVEST. IN. YOURSELF.
Over the years, you may have neglected / postponed taking the time out to up-skill. Your value may have depreciated. Investing in yourself and leveraging the growth of the gig economy should be top of mind.
You can begin by taking the following 5 actions:
- Identify trends in your industry / sector which you can capitalise on. For e.g. if your job was in the travel space; the pandemic negatively impacted that. But can it positively impact readership of content about “dream vacations” or “holiday destinations post-COVID”? Get a new perspective.
- Align your own values to what you seek to pursue in your career ahead.
- Identify 3 - 4 coaches & mentors who can guide you. Direction & support from these people can help you clearly articulate your USP.
- Begin to acquire the necessary skills to navigate both, changes on the horizon and those that are unforeseen.
Tip:
Go beyond functional & technical skills. The emerging world will need not only IQ, but also emotional intelligence & leadership behavioral skills.
5. ACT NOW ON THESE 4 STEPS!
Invest in yourself today and be ready to take on the reality of the VUCA world.
The next Dot Com Boom, Global Financial Crisis, Recession or COVID-19 Pandemic may be just round the corner. Be prepared!