Career Truths, Facts and Obstacles: The Future of the Workforce, 3 Tips Part 1

By Vickie L Jimenez

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The facts are in, and the truth is our career and workforce options are changing quickly. There appear to be so many obstacles to entering the workforce now many people are wondering what to do. More importantly, many career choices can become obsolete overnight due to advance in technology, a change in workforce outsourcing or some global influence.

So, how do you prepare to enter the workforce if your career has been annihilated by the global economic crisis, destroyed by new software advance or outsourced to a cheaper market?

Here are 3 tips to help you make career decisions. Choose a career that has these 3 abilities and you will have an easier time developing income.

Career Traction: Career traction are careers that will still be in demand for at least a decade or more. Usually 10 years worth of career traction is important to sustaining your income. Choose a career that will not be wiped out in 3 years by developments in technology or outsourcing abilities. For example (web design) was once a great career field and got wiped out in the last 5 years by software developments and outsourcing to cheaper markets. You also want to look for something where good compensation remains vs. diminishes over time.

Career Diversification and Adaptability: Diversifying your income structures is a huge concern for many people and will be into the future. Career adaptability means that you are able to diversify your career into a job longterm, a per- project or per- Diem basis. This will help you in case of job loss in your industry. Many companies are not hiring employees because of the costs involved in having employees and the instability of our global economy. It doesn't make sense to hire people right now in this economy. However, it does make sense to hire on a per project basis in a contract labor market during high season times.

You will know if you have chosen a career that is diversified and adaptable if you can answer this question. For the next 10 years, can my career turn into a home based business per project income source? If yes, then do both right now to protect and diversify your income structures before you need to. If not, you may want to think of a back up business or career.

Global Demand: Choosing a career with global demand just makes sense right now. There are many industries that will continue to grow in global demand and this will also make you more in demand. Of course nursing, occupational and physical therapy are in those categories along with consulting and technology sector careers. These careers also have traction and global adaptability.

Careers and industries are evolving very quickly right now and know how to gain traction and diversifying your income is important. This is a rebuilding time in the economy and rebuilding your income sources will demand that you focus on these 3 key areas. When you do, you will create career stability and success in your future.