Planning For an Unpredictable Future: 5/23/2018 Planning For an Unpredictable Future: How to Deal with a World of Constant Change Presented to: Clients of: Orange County One-Stop Center Presented by: Kathleen E. High, M.Ed., GCDF-I Independent Education/Career Consultant Dream Chasers & Goal Setters Kathleen E. High, Cypress College - Career Planning Center

Overview Today’s job seekers need to make life decisions in a world of constant change. You will understand what factors affect career decision making, which factors are stable, and which are not. You will understand what you can control and what you can’t. You will learn how to make effective decisions in a world of uncertainty and constant change.

Why This Workshop World is in a state of constant/rapid change People still 0perate on unquestioned expectations/ assumptions Many don’t see how this rapid change is affecting those expectations/assumptions Many don’t see how this rapid change is affecting their lives Individuals need new “life skills” to cope with this change

Today’s Assumptions: (Do you have any of these?) There are “one-size-fits-all” solutions to problems There are “experts” who can give me the “right” answers to my questions/problems A college education automatically leads to a better way of life Once I have that “piece of paper”, I’ll be set for life Once I have that “good job”, I’ll be set for life There are “recession-proof” jobs out there I have job security because…. I work for the government, have seniority, have union protection, etc. Common Theme? There is one unchanging foundation (“absolute truth”) upon which I can base my life decisions

Reflect Question: Share with your neighbor your thoughts “What assumptions of an ‘unchanging foundation’ do you hold about the world around you?” Share with your neighbor your thoughts

We are living in a world of constant, rapid change Today’s Reality We are living in a world of constant, rapid change

Today’s Reality Following Videos Illustrate These Changes and Consequences Generational Differences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maCqagwdFBU Shift Happens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqZiIO0YI7Y Responding to Change http://www.dreams-goals.com/Wkshp-UnpredictableFuture.html (from the movie, “Life As a House”) Trends Come and Go (from the movie, “A lot Like Love”)

What is Causing This Rapid Change? Today’s Reality What is Causing This Rapid Change? Demographic Shifts Ethnic Diversity Religious Diversity Generational Influence Shifts (Baby Boomers vs. Millennials) Advances in Technology/Automation Which Lead to: Globalization Sociological Changes Cultural Values Changes Institutional Upheaval Fluctuating “Labor Market Trends” Resistance to Rapid Change Opportunists Further Complicating Matters, Leading to Regulation

What is the Effect? The Following Patterns and Themes Are Emerging: Loss of Gatekeeper Control (i.e.: Libraries [information] vs. Search Engines) (Fewer bosses have secretaries to control access and communication) Institutional Upheaval Every man-made institution struggles to respond to changes Empowerment of the Masses (Especially oppressed groups [i.e. minorities, women, LGBTQ, disabled, etc.] Generational Developmental Advances (i.e. Mark Zuckerberg [Millennial] builds on Bill Gates’ [Baby Boomer] work) Integration and Forced Tolerance (People Working Together - )

Today’s Reality Where is this change leading? Reality is: No One Really Knows for Sure Experts in Many Different Industries Continue to Make ‘Educated Guesses’ and Predictions Current Labor Market Trends: Reflect What’s Hot and What’s Not Future Labor Market Projections – Based on Demographic Changes and Anticipated Advances in Technology

Reflect Question: Share with your neighbor your thoughts “How are these changes affecting your life, world, job, career and/or industry?” Share with your neighbor your thoughts

Coping with Constant Change So How Can You Respond to and Cope with Constant Change? Engage in Continual Self Awareness Your Generation Will Affect Your Attitude Monitor Your Attitudes and Expectations Develop Good Life Skills Accept Responsibility for Your Career Accept a Need for Multiple Careers in Your Lifetime Develop Good Job Search Skills Accept a Need for Lifelong Learning

Engage in Continual Self Awareness Who you are How you are gifted How you are NOT gifted What are your interests and values What kinds of careers/jobs will suit you What kinds of careers/jobs will NOT suit you How you change, grow, and adapt over time

Self Awareness Follow Up Follow Up Activities: Research Career Information & Labor Market Trends OC One-Stop Workshops: Empowering You: Job Seeker Strategies Transferrable Skills Job Success Strategies: Attitudes and Body Language Overcoming Barriers Persons with Disabilities & Employment Classes: Consider taking a career class at your local college Presenter’s Handouts & Workshops: True Self Generational Values Success Values Survey Managing Conflicting Priorities

Your Generation Will Affect Your Attitude Matures (Born before 1946) Baby Boomers (Born between 1946 – 1964) Generation X (Born between 1965 – 1977) Millennials (Born 1977 – 2000) Follow Up Activities: Visit Career Planning Center Workshop: Career Assessment & Interpretation Classes: Consider taking a career class at your local college Handouts: True Self Generational Values Success Values Survey

Generational Differences Grew up with: Technology, Diversity, Change, “No Child Left Behind” Attitudes & Strengths: Adaptable, Tech Savvy, Tolerant Weaknesses: Want a job on their terms Millennials: (1981 – 2000) Grew up with: Uncertainty Attitudes & Strengths: What’s In It For Me?, Want “work/life balance” Weaknesses: Not loyal to employers Generation X: (1965 – 1980) Grew up with: Prosperity, Stability, Equal Opportunity, Attitudes & Strengths: Value goal achievement Weaknesses: Workaholics, not prepared for changing world Baby Boomers: (1946 – 1964) Grew up with: Great Depression, WWII, Big Institutions Attitudes & Strengths:, Value Tradition, Loyalty, Hard Work, Discipline Weaknesses: Less comfortable with change and diversity Matures: (Before 1946)

Monitor Your Attitudes & Expectations (The foundation of your decisions) Are you still looking for that unchanging foundation upon which to base your life? Recognize and accept the world in which you live Are you still expecting job security in a changing world?

What Foundation Are Your Career Decisions Based On?

Develop Good Life Skills Adaptability Resourcefulness Strong work ethic Self-discipline Self-motivation Knowing priorities Ability to focus on a task/goal Healthy boundaries Coping skills Stress management Money management (budgeting and saving) Relationship management Interdependence Respect for authority

“Life Skills” Follow Up Follow Up Activities: Research Career Information & Labor Market Trends OC One-Stop Workshops: Empowering You: Job Seeker Strategies Job Success Strategies: Attitudes and Body Language Overcoming Barriers Persons with Disabilities & Employment Successful Financial Strategies Classes: Consider taking a career class at your local college Presenter’s Handouts & Workshops: True Self Generational Values Success Values Survey Managing Conflicting Priorities Boundaries Managing Financial Responsibilities

Accept Responsibility For Your Own Career Expect The Unexpected Allow Time to Process the Unexpected Remember Unexpected Is Not The “End Of The World” Think In Terms Of “Journey” Rather Than “Goal” Continuously Maintain Your Employability Develop Good Job Search Skills

Accept Responsibility For Your Own Career Follow Up Activities: Research Career Information & Labor Market Trends OC One-Stop Workshops: Empowering You: Job Seeker Strategies Overcoming Barriers Persons with Disabilities & Employment Classes: Consider taking a career class at your local college Presenter’s Handouts & Workshops: Paradigm Shifts Dream Chasers & Goal Setters Journey Reaching Career Goals How to Get Your Dream Job

A Need for Multiple Careers Today’s workers will hold 10-14 jobs by 38 years old The economy-driven needs will affect your job marketability Be aware of how trends affect your career field Follow Up Activities: Research Career Information & Labor Market Trends OC One-Stop Workshops: Labor Market Information Networking/Hidden Job Market Veteran Networking Classes: Consider taking a career class at your local college Presenter’s Handouts & Workshops: Dream Chaser’s Journey Reaching Career Goals How to Get Your Dream Job

Develop Good Job Search Skills Be aware of the latest trends in job search Maintain an updated resume and network Know and where to find jobs in your profession Have good interviewing skills Know where to find “survival jobs”, etc.

Develop Good Job Search Skills Follow Up Activities: Research Career Information & Labor Market Trends OC One-Stop Workshops: One-Stop Center/WIOA Orientation Empowering You: Job Seeker Strategies Overcoming Barriers Persons with Disabilities & Employment Veteran Job Search Winning Resumes Interviewing Techniques Transferable Skills LinkedIn-Beginner/Intermediate Networking/Hidden Job Market

A Need for “Lifelong Learning” Know the difference between transferable and technical skills Develop strong transferable skills Critical Thinking Communication Interpersonal Skills Engage in lifelong learning of technical skills Equipment and operational processes – (including computer skills) Know how to educate yourself Receive input from technical experts loosely Keep up with technological changes in your profession Recognize when changes will require a paradigm shift

Lifelong Learning – Follow Up Follow Up Activities: Research Education & Career Options & Labor Market Trends OC One-Stop Workshops: Transferrable Skills Presenter’s Handouts & Workshops: Learning Pyramid Three Sensory Learning Styles Lifelong Learning Options Paradigm Shift Educational Choices You Won't Regret Later

Reflect Questions: Share with your neighbor your thoughts “Which of these coping skills do you already possess?” Which of these coping skills can/should you develop?” Share with your neighbor your thoughts

Summary The World Is Changing Rapidly Note What You Can’t Control and What You Can Control Can’t Control: How You are Wired Economic Shifts The Marketplace and Its Trends Can Control: How You Respond to How You are Wired Skills and Experiences You Choose to Develop Your Education and Career Decisions How You Prepare for Rapid Change How You Respond to Rapid Change

how it is supposed to be.” Wisdom for the Ages: “What screws us up most in life is the picture in our heads of how it is supposed to be.” Dr. Laura Schlessinger Drlaura.com