3. CAREER CHANGE ANALYSIS AFTER COVID-19
Revisit Your Assumptions: Usually, this question arises that for a
person what should be the goal for the next 10 years. Whether one
wants to seek a career change or pursue current job. For this we
have to be sure about other areas of our life i.e. health, current state
etc. before moving to forward on any alternate.
Create Multiple Paths: Instead of single 10 year plan, create
different paths for future where every possibility should be consider
i.e. career risk, entrepreneurship. Planning does not always comes
true but it identifies your skills and prepare you for any
uncertainty.
4. Private Sector: Now it becomes a bigger question because there
are ‘plethora of jobs’ and ‘wealth creating opportunities’ in the
private sector until crisis hits us. But after that it is realized,
that government jobs come out best because of its security of
income, stability of role.
Lure of IT/ITES: Another wrong assumption is that if you get
entry into IT/ITES sector, you are set up for whole life because
basic coding skills is no longer enough. As now in crisis, bigger
companies terminate low skilled.
5. Frame Of Mind: Your attitude and approach towards career
matters the most. Take initiative and innovate new solutions but
most importantly work as a team player. Be flexible in evaluating
options and do not hesitate for guidance.
Embrace The Change: Acknowledge the new realities and
careers that are thriving during pandemic because within a
month, some professions have gained value and job security like
online sales, customer support, online education, digital
marketing etc. Similarly, work habits are undergoing change with
most companies shedding their inhibitions of offering remote
working contract roles and commission based compensation.
6. Control And Leverage: Pandemic has made us easier to switch
careers and now focus on things that one can control. Stop
worrying about what you don't like. Reduce expenses, learn new
skills, apply to multiple jobs outside of your current domain.
STOP WORRYING ABOUT HOW JOB MARKET WILL TREAT
YOU!
GET STARTED: Now we have time, start working on yourself
identify your technical or soft skills. Prepare your resume,
update your LinkedIn profile and dive into job search process.
Apart from that, reach out to decision makers in the domain of
your interest.
7. FRESH GRADUATE CHALLENGES
UNEMPLOYMENT: If you are graduating from college 2020, your
batch will have a tougher time to finding a job. Your chance
improves when you start early and knock more doors.
JOB FIRST, CHOICE LATER: You have to give more efforts and
start taking risks. Salary may be lower nearly by 20%. Prioritize
getting any job to gain work experience and shift domain once the
market improves.
8. DIGITAL SKILLS: This time, the change is an increased
focused on digital skills that enable workers to contribute
remotely and find themselves comfortable with digital tools in
the field of work.
NEXT DEGREE: A great option to acquire additional degree
and defer your entry into a job market. Consider a job-worthy
diploma related field to keep costs low.
ONLINE LEARNING: Though it is less valuable than a full
time course. But nowadays, it is the only option to learn more
and get certified.
9. TRANSITIONS IN WORK AFTER PANDEMIC
Working in office could become a status symbol.
Meetings could be replaced by e-mail and instant messaging.
Business travel will halt.
Office buildings could become “elaborate conference centers”.
Face masks could become a wardrobe staple.
Automation could be accelerated.
Medical screening can become mandatory.