1. Today’s Quote We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self- discipline and effort.

2. Trends to Watch What is hot and what is not?

3. What is a trend? Definition: A pattern or tendency or habit in society. –Social trends – environmental awareness –Economic trends – on-line shopping

4. Trends Big or small, short term or long term – will affect your career. How? Being aware of trends is a way of getting the information you need to make better career decisions. What are some examples?

5. Examples of Trends Clothing Cell Phones MP3/IpodHairstyles

6. Quote “We should all be concerned about the future because we will have to spend the rest of our lives there.”

7. Failed Predictions Chairman of IBM – there would never be a need for more than 5 computers in the whole world. Commissioner of the Office of US Patents- “Everything that can be invented has been invented” Head of 20 th Century Fox Studios – the television “won’t be able to hold on to the market as people will get tired of staring at a box every night.”

8. Different Trends Trends in Technology -Radically change how we live and work. -Are advances in technology good or bad? -Examples of technological change include:

9. Different Trends Economic Trends –Globalization: an economic trend toward international trade and competition (making the world one large community). –What are some examples of economic trends?

10. Different Trends Demographic Trends Demography is the study of human populations. –Size of population –Territorial Distribution –Composition of the population

11. Demographic Trends Newfoundland and Labrador - 1996

12. Canada’s Age Pyramid

13. Age Pyramid from 1991 - 2016

14. Population Groups Baby Boom (1947 – 1966) – accounts for 1/3 of the Canadian population. By 2007, the first baby boomers will be 60 years old. Baby Bust (1967 – 1979) – this group will have significantly less competition than the baby boomers. Baby Boom Echo (1980 – 1995) – these are children of the baby boomers. They will have grown up in the digital era.

15. Predictions About the New Workplace TraditionalNew Job that you keep for life. Predictable salary with benefits & pension. Hierarchical structure Larger organizations with thousands of employee 6 to 8 major changes in a career. Temporary and contract work. Project-based structure. Smaller organizations with specialty focuses.

16. TraditionalNew 9 to 5 schedule, with predictable routine. Special skills required. Services like answering phones & typing provided by support staff. Community-based economy. Flexible schedule. Transferable skills required. Each person handles most of own services- voice, email etc. Economy responsive to global pressures. Life-long learning.

17. TraditionalNew Education first, then work. Work for someone else. Most jobs in manufacturing and mass production. Work as an independent contractor, consultant or entrepreneur. Most jobs in information technology and the service industry.

18. What does this mean? The work isn’t going away. There’s still work to do, more than ever, with more variety. However, there is less security, but more opportunity. More than ever the emphasis is on building and steering your own career.

19. Skills for the New Workplace Technical Literacy: you need to use new technology competently. Attitude: you have a positive outlook, are flexible, show tolerance and empathy, are goal oriented and able to make good decisions. Self-Promotion: you are confident and assertive about your abilities-your work may not always speak for itself.

20. Skills for the New Workplace Communication: You are able to make yourself understood. Learning: You keep learning in order to be a valuable participant in the workplace. Information Gathering: You are skilled at researching, making connections and using information strategically.

21. Skills for the New Workplace Consultative Problem-Solving: You recognize problems and are able to solve them. Creativity: You think creatively to overcome obstacles. Entrepreneurial Initiative: You take an entrepreneurial perspective on your work. Self-Management: You manage yourself- stress, time, finances & keep a balance.

22. Where the Jobs Are High tech jobs –Electrical engineering, computer engineering, biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals & e- commerce. Business Administration: human resources, marketing and health care practitioners, especially in geriatrics Federal and provincial governments Self-employment

23. Labor Market Information Government agencies e.g. Statistics Canada, Human Resources And Skills Development Council. Canadian technology Human Resources Board –Flexibility and Mobility 2 key characteristics –Career advancement frequently involves changing employers –Those who can do a variety of jobs

24. You How will you fit into this new world of careers?