Navigating Your Career in the Future of Work

Dr. Michelle Weise discusses the evolving job market, predicting an increase in career changes. She emphasizes the importance of human skills, such as adaptability and empathy, and advises on translating these skills for different industries. Weise encourages embracing discomfort as a signal for growth and choosing employers that support skill development. The video aims to empower viewers to navigate career transitions confidently.

What is the predicted number of jobs a person might have in the future?

• 5 to 10

• 12 to 15

• 20 to 30 or more

• 50 to 60

Which of the following is considered a human skill?

• Coding

• Budgeting

• Data visualization

• Adaptability

How can you identify your human skills?

• By focusing solely on hard skills

• By making a timeline of all experiences

• By listing only your professional experiences

• By ignoring personal experiences

What does it mean to be a skills translator?

• Learning a new language

• Ignoring industry research

• Translating your skills into the employer's context

• Changing your career path

Why is it important to research the industry you want to move into?

• To know the dress code

• To find out the salary range

• To understand how skills are valued differently

• To learn about company history

What should you do when you feel uncomfortable at work?

• Complain to your manager

• Ignore the feeling

• Use it as data to identify skills gaps

• Quit your job

How can discomfort be beneficial in your career?

• It shows you are in the wrong job

• It indicates where you need to improve

• It means you should change industries

• It suggests you are overqualified

What should you look for in a potential employer?

• High salary

• Flexible working hours

• Commitment to employee development

• Large office space

Why is it important for an employer to have clear road maps for internal advancement?

• To reduce employee turnover

• To increase company profits

• To facilitate employee growth

• To ensure job security

What can you do to take control of your career path?

• Wait for opportunities to come

• Rely solely on your employer

• Ignore your skills gaps

• Steer the process and surface hidden skills