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2014 CAREER &WORKPLACE TRENDS
…AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO STAY COMPETITIVE
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COMPANIES ARE CHANGING THEWAY THEY HIRE…
Personal branding becomes a moredeciding factor for recruiters
and employers
Employers turn to social mediato recruit and scout
Word of mouth referralsincrease in value
Source: http://www.jobmail.co.za/blog/4-predicted-recruitment-trends-south-africa-2014/
PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT ISNO LONGER GUARANTEED
Companies staff up and downas needed, creating a greater needfor freelancers or contract hires
The freelance economy booms Source: http://www.forbes.com/sites/sage/2014/02/11/why-the-new-freelance-economy-is-great-for-your-small-business/
WORKPLACEDEMOGRAPHICS CHANGE
18% of baby boomers willretire in the next five years
18%
Companies move to focus onsuccession planning and new
leadership roles open up
With years of experience about to leavethe workplace, strong focus is placed
on training and mentorship Source: http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/633/106772.html
NEW JOB TITLES START TOBECOME THE NORM,
INCLUDING…
Legal positions inonline reputations, social media
policies and privacy rights
Engineering positions in sustainabilityand alternative energy
Marketing positions in Google Analytics,SEO, content optimization and
content marketing Source: http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/633/106772.html
2014 BRINGS WITH IT NEWRULES FOR CAREER SUCCESS
Being successful in 2014 meansactively managing your career
A MODERN CAREER IS A PATH ONWHICH AUTONOMY, MASTERY,AND PURPOSE INTERSECT TO ACHIEVEPERSONAL MEANING – SAM PADDOCK, CO-CEO, GETSMARTER.
A MODERN CAREER IS A PATH ONA MODERN CAREER IS A PATH ON
WHAT CAN YOU DOTO STAY COMPETITIVE?
In 2014, the responsibility for careermanagement has shifted to you,
the individual.
Achieving success in your career is anactive process of identifying market needs,
defining your career goals, developingyourself as a project, and marketing your
personal brand.
1. UPSKILL
Demonstrate your ability to learn, and provethat your skills are current.
2. DEVELOP YOUR PERSONAL BRAND
Brand “you” has never been more important.
3. MANAGE YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT
Demonstrate your ability to learn, and provethat your skills are current
Turn to social media and your networksin your job search 92% of companies
use social media for recruiting orreference checks
92%
DOWNLOAD THE 2014 CAREER GUIDE ORTHE 2014 PERSONAL BRAND GUIDE
to learn more about advancing your career in 2014
IMPROVING LIVES THROUGHBETTER EDUCATION
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