If you think back on your own career, you might find that you did not do much planning or that your own parents were not really involved. Even just 20 years ago, the need for career planning was not so urgent. There were more jobs for people with high school degrees. Well-paying manufacturing jobs had few educational requirements. Technology did not play so prominent a role in every employment sector.
The world of work and education has changed and will continue to change at an even more rapid rate. If you or a family member has been recently laid off, you will recognize that the job market is vastly different. Today, individuals need to take responsibility for managing their careers. We all need to be prepared for change and have the skills to make transitions. Career development is about learning that set of skills and applying it to decisions about education and life.
The world of work and education has changed and will continue to change at an even more rapid rate. If you or a family member has been recently laid off, you will recognize that the job market is vastly different. Today, individuals need to take responsibility for managing their careers. We all need to be prepared for change and have the skills to make transitions. Career development is about learning that set of skills and applying it to decisions about education and life.