Young Adults Navigating the Current World of Work

No Scary Headlines here! In this newsletter, I’m sharing questions that come up regularly in my world of work and offering practical suggestions.

It’s okay to be confused and overwhelmed, especially when asking Google about jobs and careers gives you a firehose of information.

What we do know is that the job market requires self-awareness and the ability to network and speak with confidence.

Let’s remember that there are lots of moving parts to our current employment scene; here are just a few things young adults could be dealing with as they navigate their career journeys.

• They may need to think outside the box, widen their job searches, and network like crazy.
• Their resumes, LinkedIn, or Handshake profiles might need review.
• Maybe their camera visuals and Zoom presence need some work.
• They might not have a clue about how to present themselves to potential employers or craft an elevator speech.
• They may still be discovering who they are and how they fit into the world of work.

Assessments of strengths and interests followed by appropriate and detailed next-step lists, along with an upbeat attitude, patience, persistence, and perspective are all helpful in reaching goals.

THIS ISSUE'S FAQ

How do I get a job?

To find the right job, you need to know yourself.

That means:

• Understanding your strengths
• Identifying what would make a fulfilling career for you
• Setting goals to achieve that type of career

Click the button below to learn how to get a job and why knowing yourself is the best superpower for finding a career you love.

Client Spotlight

I’ve changed the name to protect my client’s privacy, but here is an example of someone who came to me with questions about her career:

Diane's Corner

I recently connected with colleagues and attended workshops at the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) Spring conference in Seattle. Our theme was, “Exploring the Future Together.” I particularly enjoyed and was reassured by a panel of experts discussing "What employers are looking for” with this takeaway:

“Employers will be seeking people who are able to learn quickly, work well with others, deal with ambiguity and adapt intelligently. Young adults with 21st century skills who are able to think critically and creatively, communicate clearly, and demonstrate a global mindset toward civic responsibility and leadership will be well prepared for our ever-changing labor market.”

This spring also brought many continuing ed Zooms and webinars to my computer screen! Two particularly timely classes included Denise Pope speaking about Restoring Youth Mental Health and another was author Anna Lembke talking about her book, “Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence.”

And here’s a shout-out to my good-as-gold wonderful daughter-in-law, Nancy Geller. After many years of corporate leadership, she has become an executive coach – if you want guidance with or training for your teams, help motivating staff, or want to talk about your personal work situation, check out how she can help and what she offers.

I’d love to hear what you are up to work-wise, books you’re reading, life events, and how you are doing!

Stay in touch,

Diane

P.S. Now, about one of those scary headlines. Yep, our world is changing. Again. Coding as we know it may never be the same, but we can become better at the tasks that are less likely to be replaced by bots and machines. You might want to bookmark this New York Times AI resource page.

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