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Career confusion : 21st century career management in a disrupted world / Tracey Wilen

Author
Wilen-Daugenti, Tracey
Published
New York, NY : Peter Lang Publishing, Inc., [2018]
Physical Description
x, 188 pages ; 23 cm

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Contents
Transitions and continuous change -- The first industrial revolutionin the United States -- The second industrial revolution -- The third industrial revolution -- The fourth industrial revolution -- Forces impacting your career and employability -- How key megatrends of change impact organizations and careers -- The talent shortage and skills gap -- Higher education prepares students for jobs, careers, and life -- Career planning : preparing for future jobs and careers -- Shifting organizations and talent management -- Where are the jobs? -- Career planning for individuals.
Summary
Career Confusion' explores why there is career confusion in today's professional world. By examining the sequence of events and transitions that formed the current professional and career landscape, Dr. Tracey Wilen aims to encourage and guide readers to navigate this new job market with tact and gumption. In reviewing prior revolutions in the United States economy and job landscape, insights unfold on how the past has led us all to today, and how we can prepare for the continuing changes that will shape tomorrow. Career Confusion looks at how transitions have created skills gaps, new training requirements for jobs, different requirements for individuals and firm leaders, and myriad effects on education and educators. The book also discusses career planning, talent management, and job pursuit in the modern world with suggestions on what can be done at each stage. Career Confusion is a must-read for students preparing to enter the professional realm, and professionals will find helpful tips and insights that will aid their career trajectory, no matter the industry or experience in their career.
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9781433158476 paperback alkaline paper
1433158477 paperback alkaline paper
9781433158469 hardcover alkaline paper
1433158469 hardcover alkaline paper
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references.
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