Job Seekers

4 Lessons on Attaining and Retaining Employment – As Taught by Indiana Jones

June 12, 2018 By The Career Foundation

To mark the 37^th anniversary since the release of Lucasfilm’s cinematic opus, Raiders of The Lost Ark, we decided to look at the significantly pertinent, if unrealized, career advice that the good Doctor Henry Walton “Indiana” Jones Junior offered us. We’ve broken these teachings into four easy categories … But you’d still be well-advised to watch the movie!

1.) The Right Education and Training

Career dreams don’t work unless you do, and before any idea can be put into motion, a plan must be made. Part of any job search plan is researching the credentials and education needed for any said profession. Indiana Jones could not have become an archaeologist without post-secondary training. He not only studied archeology, but he chose his institution precisely; attending the University of Chicago where he would eventually be mentored by Abner Ravenwood. Aside from dating, then dumping, then rescuing (over five times by my count), then marrying Ravenwood’s daughter, Indiana learned from the best. This was not only a wise move in terms of where he studied, but the networking contacts he met there.

2.) Match Your Vocation and Passion to the Current Labour Market

Indiana’s father was also an archaeologist. It was a shared family passion. That was perhaps all the self-assessment needed. Keep in mind, however, that the first Indiana Jones movie took place in 1936. This was the era of The Great Depression. Working as an archeologist would have been neither gainful nor full-time. Thus, Indiana adapted what he learned and loved to also become a part-time professor at Marshall College. While this was not what he really wanted to do, he adapted his passion and vocation to the current labour market – rather than expecting the labour market to adapt to him.

3.) Dress Correctly and Adapt as Needed

It was the 1930s and even in the middle of an economic sandstorm, people generally dressed as formally as they could. As a professor, Dr. Jones wore a proper suit. As the swashbuckling archeologist in the field he dressed down; however, he was still adaptable in that he could easily respond to changing weather conditions, formal encounters with dignitaries, tarantulas, and a lot of dust and sand. And that hat is, well, legendary!

4.) The Right Temperament is What Employers Need

A paralyzing fear of snakes aside, Indiana made it work. The snakes are worth mentioning because Indiana (despite his fear of said reptiles) never let that part of the job prevent him from working and doing what needed to be done. The lesson here is simple: no job is perfect, but you need to adapt. The job doesn’t adapt to you.

No matter the position, many employers want similar characteristics in their employees. While brash at times, Indiana Jones was as equally as patient and perseverant. He was technically astute, while remaining both an independent and loyal team player. He was also never afraid to roll his sleeves up and get dirty (assuming he still had sleeves). Employers crave these qualities.

It’s also worth pointing out that perhaps the most heroic employability quality to the personality and appeal of Indiana Jones was his ability to innovate. Whether it was using a statue to go through a wall, cutting down the bridge he was standing on to get off said bridge, or using a rubber life raft to escape a crashing airplane, Indy was never afraid to take a risk by looking at things differently. The ability to accomplish goals by thinking outside the box (or in this case the Ark of the Covenant) is not only a key trait in being hired but staying hired and being promoted.

Last we saw him, Indiana was promoted at Marshall College to associate dean. For his lucky students (if they can keep up with him), valuable life and employability lessons would seem to be aplenty.

Jason Douglas Smith is a Training Application Coordinator with The Career Foundation, and has successfully directed clients in not only developing personalized job search strategy plans, but in circumnavigating the rigorous demands of applications for provincially-funded retraining. When not working, this self-professed Futurist can often be found reading, writing and barbecuing in his native Burlington.

5 Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers

June 8, 2018 By The Career Foundation

When searching for the right job, you are competing against a sea of candidates. To set yourself apart from the competition, follow these five important habits.

Sell Yourself

Sell the employer on hiring you by being your own best sales representative. Oftentimes, we are taught not to boast about ourselves or our abilities. The job search is the one time when you can and should truly promote yourself.

Be convincing in the way that you present yourself and your skills. You can start by making a list of all skills, experiences, and certifications that you bring to the job.

Remember, the employer doesn’t know who you are and what you have accomplished. Be sure to share this information in a way that is relevant to your job role.

Be Visible

Show the company that you are interested in them through social media. A great way to do this is to promote the company and its activities through your own social media channels.

This includes the use of Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. It’s as simple as re-posting, sharing, or referencing a link to a corporate event, program, product, or news item on your channel(s).

You can even use a #hashtag that a company or organization is using through their social media. If they ‘like’ or ‘re-post’ your message, then this is a great sign that you are now visible to the company.

Even if you don’t receive a ‘like’ or ‘re-post’, rest assured that you’ll still remain on the company’s radar.

Make Friends

Network with the company through any opportunity available to the public.

Oftentimes, we don’t want to appear pushy when applying to a role. This often holds us back from reaching out to connections made, or from following up with an employer.

One effective way to connect with a company (without appearing too pushy) is to begin networking before receiving any offers. You could participate in events, conferences, seminars, launches, or other public avenues where the company is present.

Even if the company is sponsoring or exhibiting at a public event, it’s a good idea to introduce yourself. This will help you to build a relationship with individuals who work there.

When the right opportunity presents itself, reach out to your contact to let them know you’ve applied for a role. The personal connection will give you an advantage. It may even help you get selected sooner for an interview — or the job!

Know the Role

Know as much as you can about the job that you are applying for.

Knowing the role inside out means that you can effectively speak to the duties, responsibilities, and direction that has been outlined in the job description. Beyond this, you should begin to understand where the role fits within the company’s mission, vision and objectives.

Start by researching the company’s website, LinkedIn page, and any news related to the company. You can read any reviews available on the internet but be mindful that not all opinions online are reflective of company culture and work styles.

This is also a great time to learn more about your hiring manager and how your role fits within the objectives of their department or team. A simple LinkedIn search can tell you a lot about how your future manager leveraged their skills and experience towards the company’s goals and objectives.

Get Excited

Passion and enthusiasm should be expressed throughout the job search. Be sure to introduce yourself and share your passion for the role, the industry, and the services or products being offered by the company.

After your interview, reiterate your interest and enthusiasm in the work (if your feelings are genuine). This interest and enthusiasm should continue throughout any interviews, when you accept the offer, and into your role on the new job.

Follow these habits and you will become highly effective at your job search – and at securing the right role for your career!

Rohit Mehta is the Youth Job Connection Program Coordinator with The Career Foundation. He is passionate about helping people to reach their full potential through skill building, mentorship and professional development. Rohit enjoys giving back to his community by serving as a volunteer on charity boards and supporting fundraising events.

Complicated Basics: 5 Things an Employer Needs to Know About You in an Interview

March 2, 2018 By The Career Foundation

Want to know how to answer interview questions? For one, keep the word "loyalty" in mind.

No two interviews are ever the same.

You can prepare for an interview for hours or days on end, but it still won’t fully prepare you for the potential quirks or spontaneous inclinations that might cause an employer to delve deeper on any given subject. Outside of the technical specifics and vocational skill-set related to the position you’re being interviewed for, there are 5 key areas you should aim to cover while answering interview questions.

1. I Can Complete the Tasks Assigned as Needed, But Better than Others Can

To quote Canadian rock icons The Tragically Hip, “it’s a monumental big-screen kiss; it’s so deep it’s meaningless.”*

Avoid the trap of using fanciful, hyperbolic wording at all costs! Use direct specifics to answer how you will do your job. Explain what tools and programs you will use and how you will meet the requirements and goals of the position. Specific examples from the past are good, as long as you can make it relevant to the role at hand and you have a logical plan. Use key words from the job posting and reiterate that you understand what is needed to be done. As a bonus, add a simple short truth that quantifies how you can do all of this fast and accurately. If you can show (not tell) why you will never have to be told to do something twice, you’re on the right track!

2. I Am Easy To Correct and Instruct— I Am Teachable

In an era when retraining and constant learning is a part of every position, employers need to see clearly that you are easy to correct and comfortable being instructed; that you are adaptable because you are teachable. This can include both direct statements related to your education and training as well as subtle comments on taking the initiative to learn more than what your role requires. Specific examples including computer programs and additional courses and certifications are also great examples, so long as you ensure that the employer understands that you did this for your work and not simply as a means unto itself. Indicating that you like feedback and can take criticism well — along with specific examples where you happily and quickly handled additional responsibilities and change — help to solidify yourself as a teachable candidate.

3. I Am a Loyal Employee

Regardless of your future plans and ambitions, all of your interview answers concerning the future need to reflect a commitment to that company. When asked about your future don’t be the applicant who a.) names another position in a company elsewhere, b.) lists the school and program they’d like to attend, c.) shrugs their shoulders and/or d.) declares, “I WANT YOUR JOB!” The latter does indicate both gumption and long-term company interest, but it’s been done before. You’d be better suited to researching the company and knowing what its long-term interests are and how you could contribute to that. Equally advisable is matching your personal traits with the company culture, and then indicating how you see your position evolving within that culture and the changing demands of the labour market. Knowing the company’s history and complimenting it in a sincere way will also help.

4. I Can be Creative When Needed

In terms of expressing creativity in an interview, the objective is less to do with demonstrating a genesis of pure original thought and more towards marketing your initiative, spontaneity, and interest in what the company does. Come to the interview with an idea – a pitch, if you will – that separates yourself from other applicants. A “pitch” is a small idea; a tiny business plan that would drive company profits and/or objectives. Remember that during the interview process, the employer has likely seen other candidates. Therefore, it’s likely that most candidates have come looking for a job opportunity and have spoken solely about themselves. It stands to reason that if you bring ideas that correspond with the employer’s business plan, the role you’re applying to, and the overall ‘big picture’ of what the company is looking to achieve, you’ll stand out. That’s exactly what you want. Remember that the goal is not to reinvent the wheel, but rather to demonstrate your energy, your initiative, and your ability to bring value to the employer. This is not a contest of creativity but a tool to serve yourself – to self-market your talents.

However, if you ARE hired and you DO become the company’s next Picasso, that’s fine, too.

5. I Am an Agreeable Person

Put simply: experience, education, and competence won’t help you ace the interview if you’re an irritable jerk. An employer is hiring someone they will likely see every day. They want someone they can critique and instruct without fear of moodiness, or even worse, retribution. They also want someone they can share lunch space with. A warm smile topped with genuine active listening is almost enough. Add to your pleasant demeanour the ability to avoid defensive posturing at all costs. It’s also a bonus during an interview to demonstrate your willingness to offer to help and be involved at every level as often as possible. In some interviews employers can strategically place stress tests during questions. A carefully timed yawn or a deliberate delay at the onset of an interview might be used to see how you really feel when things don’t go your way.

Think Like a Business: Promote Yourself with a Personal Website (Guest Blog)

February 20, 2018 By The Career Foundation

Decades ago you were able to get a decently-paying job straight out of high school. If you went to college or university, you had even greater prospects. I wish that were still the case.

I know I’m preaching to the choir here. We all know that it’s harder than ever to find work. You’re up against steep requirements and fierce competition. There’s no quick fix, but there is one big truth: you need to stand out. What does Google say about you?

Have you searched for yourself on Google recently? What comes up? Is it good? (Is it bad?) Is it something that you have control over?

These are the same questions I’ve been asking small business owners for the last ten years. So many of them still don’t have a website, and they’re missing out on a ton of potential growth because of it. The same is true for the rest of us who aren’t running a business. We’re missing out on growth. The only time we promote ourselves is when we’re hunting for a new job.

But what if we thought of ourselves as more than only candidates for a position? What if we thought of ourselves as businesses? What if potential employers were our potential customers? Think of yourself as a business. There are a lot of parallels between running a small business and developing your career.

Let me explain.

Many small businesses are a single-person operation, e.g. freelance designers. They’re responsible for every aspect of their business. They do their own marketing; their own sales; their own product or service development. They’re up against stiff competition: other freelancers, larger companies, and alternative solutions.

You’re in a similar position. You’re responsible for your own career. You have to get on the radar of potential employers. You have to prove that you’re the right choice for the company. And if you land the job, you have to deliver on the work. And you’re also up against competition, e.g. new hires, outsourcing, and automation.

So what can we learn from small businesses that we can apply to our own career development?

Let’s start from the beginning.

How do businesses find new customers?

There’s a framework I’ve been working on for the last few years called Reach Teach Sell. It’s a way of thinking about how businesses find and keep their customers.

It’s seven steps, and it goes like this:

Reach your ideal customers where they already are.
Teach, entertain, inspire, or inform them to build your reputation & credibility.
Sell them something useful by understanding their goals & challenges.
Support new customers with a great onboarding experience.
Keep customers by delivering value over time.
Refer your customers to others and encourage customers to refer others to you.
Reward your customers for their loyalty and ongoing business.

Now, you might be looking at that and wondering how it applies to career development. So, let’s make some tweaks:

Reach your ideal employers & colleagues where they already are.
Teach, entertain, inspire, or inform them to build your reputation & credibility.
Sell them on your ability to meet their goals & overcome their challenges.
Support your new employer & colleagues by getting up to speed on your role.
Keep your position by delivering value over time.
Refer your employers & colleagues to people and resources that help them.
Reward your colleagues for their support.

The Reach Teach Sell framework, in this case, is all about finding and keeping your ideal job. Potential colleagues and employers replace potential customers. Getting hired replaces making sales. Keeping your job replaces keeping customers coming back. (You get the idea.)

Where does the website come into play? A business website promotes the business.

Your personal website promotes you.

Reach your ideal employers and colleagues by joining online communities and participating in discussions. Showcase your projects and publish blog posts that show what you’re all about. If a potential employer likes what they see, give them a way to reach you, e.g. through a contact form.

Here’s the thing: Customers research businesses before they buy from them. Employers do the same. A personal website that covers this information is a goldmine for recruiters. It provides a level of context and depth that a cover letter and résumé never could.

In other words: Make it easy for potential employers to find you!

A personal website is a long-term investment in yourself.

Your personal website is a collection of your greatest hits. You have total control over what gets published. Even when things go wrong, you can turn those experiences into stories about what you’ve learned.

And the hits keep on coming.

If you’re early on in your career, your website will reflect that. Your content will focus on what you’re learning and doing. As you gain experience, your website starts including more advice and stories. Unlike Facebook or LinkedIn, your personal website is actually yours. You don’t have to worry about something beyond your control changing or happening to the platform.

Which leads me to the next point: how do you actually build a personal website?

It’s easy to get started. Here’s how you do it.

Building your personal website in 3 steps:

1. Register a domain name. Everything starts with your domain name. You’ll use it for your professional email address and for your website. Try to grab your full name if you can. But if you have a long name that’s often misspelled, you may want to come up with a variation or abbreviation of it. For example, my last name “McIlwain” is often misspelled. So, I’ve used the abbreviation “andymci” for years. It’s easier to remember. The annual registration cost will depend on the domain extension you choose, e.g. .COM or .NET or .CA. On average you’re looking at something around $20 to $30 per year.

2. Set up your email address. I recommend setting up an email address on your own domain name. It’s far more professional than a free @gmail.com or @outlook.com email address. And you can change your email provider without changing your address.

The cost of professional email will depend on the service you use. On average you’re looking at something in the ballpark of $5 to $10 per month for Office 365 or G Suite.

3. Set up your WordPress website. This is the final part of the personal website hat trick. I recommend WordPress because of its massive library of free plugins and themes. This gives you more flexibility than anything you’ll find on a website builder service.

The cost of web hosting varies depending on the plan you choose. For a personal website on basic hosting, expect to spend between $5 to $10 per month.

All told, you’re looking at a total investment around $250 per year. This covers your domain name, email, and website.

Keep it going.

After you’ve built up your website, you need to give people a way to find it, and a reason for them to keep coming back.

Aside: You may have heard of the term “search engine optimization”. It’s another beefy topic beyond the scope of this post. If you’d like to learn more, check out the beginners guide to SEO from Moz.

For your personal website, there are a few small actions you can take that don’t need a lot of effort:

Connect your website to your social media profiles. Link to your social media profiles from your site, then link back to your site from your profiles. This cross-linking helps other people find your website. It also gives Google a better idea of your presence on the web.

Update your site once a week. Your website isn’t a one-and-done project. It should be growing and changing all the time. Your site updates could include a new blog post, a new portfolio entry, or even a minor tweak to your site’s design. The important thing is that you get into a habit of keeping your website fresh.

Share your site updates on social media. You’ve given people a reason to visit your website by making updates. Now you need to let people know about it! Make some noise on social media. Ask for feedback and suggestions from your friends, family, and followers. You never know – their comments could spark new ideas for you to build on.

The bottom line? Your website is a valuable asset.

Think like a business and promote yourself with a personal website. For a business, a website is like an employee that works 24 hours a day for 365 days of the year. It’s helping them with sales and marketing (and more). Wouldn’t it be great to have that kind of support?

Get out there. Build your website. Control how you show up in search engines. Give potential employers an easy way to find you and learn about you. It’s one of the best investments you can make for your career.

Andy McIlwain has spent the last 10 years helping people get online through his work in web development, training workshops, and community groups. He currently wrangles technical content and special projects for the GoDaddy blog. You can find Andy on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and his personal website.

Interview Etiquette (According to Our Favourite Bands & Singers)

February 2, 2018 By The Career Foundation

Close up of a microphone on a stage.

If you’re like a lot of job seekers out there, you’ve probably spent endless hours sending out your résumé and waiting (im)patiently for a call. It seems like a losing battle at times, but just as you’re about to give up, you get the call you’ve been waiting for. Congratulations! Finally, someone has taken the time to recognize your skills.

The job interview is the most crucial part of the hiring process. This is where the employer assesses you in almost every way imaginable. It’s also where most people stumble due to a lack of proper interview etiquette. Sure, answering interview questions well is important, but if you don’t use proper etiquette you likely won’t get hired … no matter how strong your answers are!

There are many resources out there to help improve your interview manners, but admittedly they aren’t very fun. Let’s liven things up a bit and look to our favourite musical artists for inspiration and advice.

Don’t just stand there, let’s get to it, strike a pose, there’s nothing to it.

Vogue – by Madonna:

Clearly, attending an interview is not a fashion show by any means. But it’s crucial to always dress your best. Remember to always dress for the job you want, not the job you have. If you’re not sure about the company’s dress code, it’s always better to overdress. No matter the position you’re interviewing for, it’s probably best to avoid wearing jeans, flip flops or running shoes … unless the employer, company or industry specifies otherwise.

I’ve never seen you looking so lovely as you did tonight, I’ve never seen you shine so bright.

The Lady in Red – by Chris de Burgh

The employer will make a decision about you within five seconds of meeting you. It’s true: first impressions count. If you look messy, inappropriate or unorganized, an employer’s first thought might be that your work will be the same.

Shine bright like a diamond, shine bright like a diamond.

Diamonds – by Rihanna

We’re talking about the literal meaning, here. Big dangly jewelry, bright makeup, or neon nail polish may be appropriate accessories for a night on the town, but not for an interview. If anything, these items will be distracting to your interviewer(s). Keep it simple so the employer can keep focussed on what you have to say.

It’s too late to apologize (it’s too late!)

Apologize – by Timbaland feat. OneRepublic

Don’t be late! If you’re on time, you’re late! The right time to arrive is 10 minutes before the scheduled interview. When you’re late, you give the impression that you don’t respect the employer’s time. Map out your route in advance and do a trial run to figure out how long it will take you to get to the interview. This may seem like unnecessary work (and we agree — it’s time consuming) but this can make all the difference in the world. If you’re late, chances are you won’t get the job.

I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire, ’cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar!

Roar – by Katy Perry

Don’t look down and mumble during your interview. Unless you’re a child, mumbling and looking down at your shoes as if you’re in trouble isn’t particularly endearing. Not maintaining eye contact or talking too quietly indicates a lack of confidence. If an employer thinks you lack confidence in your answers and body language, they may think you will lack confidence in your work. Remember, you have been selected for the interview; therefore, the employer saw something in you that piqued their interest. They already think you can do the job – don’t deflate on them now. Stay strong, look them in the eye, and tell them why you are the best person for the job.

Ladies leave your man at home…

Jumpin’, Jumpin’ – by Destiny’s Child

Don’t bring your spouse, kids or pets to an interview. If for some reason someone needs to drive you to the interview, make sure they wait for you outside and not in the reception area. Whoever is accompanying you may not be professionally dressed, and even if they are, it’s not appropriate to bring an entourage with you.

What do you mean (oh, oh) … When you nod your head yes, but you wanna say no?

What Do You Mean – by Justin Beiber

Keep your answers relevant to the question. Be concise and provide brief examples to strengthen your point. If the interviewer looks confused, you may not have answered the question. In this instance, simply ask the interviewer, “Have I answered your question?”

Interviews are both exciting and nerve-wracking. It’s important to remember that as much as the employer is assessing you and your skills, you are also assessing them and the work environment. Be confident in yourself. Practice makes perfect, so recruit a friend to practice your interview techniques. Research the company prior to your interview so you come across knowledgeable and interested in the organization.

Cher, the singer. And in the event that you don’t get hired, you can always look to the almighty Cher for inspiration …

‘Cause I’m strong enough
To live without you,
Strong enough, and I quit crying
Long enough, now I’m strong enough
To know … you gotta go!

Vicki Sahar is a Senior Employment Specialist at The Career Foundation, and spends much of her time connecting job seekers with employment opportunities in the GTA. She is an avid fitness lover and frequenter of local sushi restaurants, and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Labour Market Information For the Year 2117 (Predictions for the Future!)

January 2, 2018 By The Career Foundation

A screenshot from the 1985 fantasy/science fiction film, Back to the Future

Before reading below, imagine a partially-robotic female narration that sounds eerily like the voice of Orson Welles:

It’s the year 2117. Humans have discovered that they are no longer alone in the universe. This revelation unifies humanity in a way that has never been achieved before. While out-of-this-world contact was limited and conducted over thousands of hours and hundreds of light years through the principals of mathematical binary coding, Earth has finally made contact! Humanity has been introduced to its new neighbour – and a most evolved species, at that. They are called the “Wai-Kouk-Gan” and they are equally happy to make contact with us.

Solar-Sail quantum physic principals still to be worked-out; our neighbours may even visit us someday. As an elder civilization among the stars they are a species of peace. Their only warning is to heed the mistakes they made with their own ‘soft blue planet’: Share and protect your natural resources at all costs. Needless to say, this heroic advice along with the actual discovery of the “Wai-Kouk-Gan” has brought with it an abundance of changes to the way humans have restructured their economies…

The Career Foundation, in keeping with being a forward-thinking Employment Ontario Service Provider, is pleased to present the following employment opportunities and labour market information from the next century! These excerpts are from The Burlington Post “Classifieds Level Four Augment,” originally uploaded on December 20, 2117.

The Following Positions Have Multiple Vacancies
Required for Both Terra Firma and Exoplanet Duties

Oceanographers – Duties include but are never limited to: coral rehydration and cross-flora networking with iridium DNA processing; plastics collection and recycling; fauna documentation analysis; and rehabilitation project proposal writing. A strong knowledge of binary processing and audiometry will be an asset.

Farmers – Plant and Soy specialists with additional training in Bio-Engineering and Nano-Soil regenerative properties experience an asset, as is the ability to speak another language. Current fields are tractable and based on multi-level platforms. As such, a Working at Heights Safety Certification Level 3 will be required.

Linguists – Linguists will be required at every level of the ongoing Environmental Rehabilitation Initiative (ERI). However, this cannot be their only discipline. A linguistics background must also be complemented with certification in one of the following disciplines: Physics, Bio-Engineering, Mechanical-Engineering, Nano-Interface, and Zoology. Preference will be given to those candidates who also specialize in and/or have worked in online energy transference. A strong knowledge of binary processing and audiometry will be an asset.

Variant Atmospheric Specialists – Job description is considered classified information. Formal security clearance will be required for access. Only qualified specialists with 5+ years of experience may inquire within.

Waste and Recycling Processors – Please note that these positions are available in both Standard (university degree) and Advanced (MA + Charter Certificate) Standings for the available entry-level positions.

Actors and Performers – Actors required for roles to be shot locally for the upcoming three-part film production of Lucasfilm’s reimagining of The Sound of Music. Applicants should include in their Augment Cover Video which of the following roles they are auditioning for: Captain Von Trapp, Maria Von Trapp, Liesel Von Trapp, Kurt Von Trapp, Gretl Von Trapp, Sister Margaretta, Herr Zeller, Rolfe (in all 5 incarnations), and Hannibal Lecter.

Except for listing #6, those in possession of a Level One Pilot Licence currently in Good Standing with the Terran Aerospace Defence and Rescue Command (TADRC) will be given application priority and are advised to note this in their Augment Cover Video. The Hiring Process will begin in the New Year. Wishing you and your loved ones a bright and burnished Solstice.

It may be well advised to not only consider what your career is, but what it will need to become.

FYI: in the future, electricity will be shared and naturally harvested; passed from dwelling to business to public infrastructure via the cables that are currently used to power the Internet. This will be called online energy transference. Just know that.

Labour Market Information - To be continued