Career Confusion: 21st Century Career Management in a Disrupted World

ISBN-13: 9781433158469 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 188 str.

Tracey Wilen-Daugenti

Opis

Career Confusion explores why there is career confusion in today's professional world. By examining the sequence of events and transitions that formed the current professional and career landscape, Dr. Tracey Wilen encourages and guides readers to navigate this new job market with tact and gumption.

Recenzje

"Dr. Tracey Wilen presents a vivid and compelling narrative of our journey into the 'Fourth Industrial Revolution'-the current, ever-changing digital world that is rapidly and fundamentally transforming how business, educational institutions and workers succeed. «Career Confusion» provides a clear delineation of the current major cultural, quality of life and career paradigm shifts and provides tactical and practical suggestions and resources for finding and extending successful and rewarding careers. This book is significant reading for anyone in business, human capital management, education, or career counselling." Patricia Deasy, Practice Director, SpearMC Consulting

Spis treści

List of Figures - John P. McGowan: Foreword - Introduction - Section I. Transitions and Continuous Change - The First Industrial Revolution in the United States - The Second Industrial Revolution - The Third Industrial Revolution - The Fourth Industrial Revolution - Section II. Forces Impacting Your Career and Employability - How Key Megatrends of Change Impact Organizations and Careers - Talent Shortage and the Skills Gap - Higher Education Prepares Students for Jobs, Careers, and Life - Section III. Career Planning-Preparing for Future Jobs and Careers - Shifting Organizations and Talent Management - Where Are the Jobs? - Career Planning for Individuals.

O autorze

Dr. Tracey Wilen is a researcher and speaker on the impact of technology on society, work, and careers. A former visiting scholar at Stanford University, she has held leadership positions at Apple, HP, Cisco Systems, and the Apollo Group. She has been an adjunct professor for Bay Area colleges, teaching classes in business, technology, and women's workforce topics. Dr. Wilen has authored or co-authored thirteen books, including Digital Disruption (2018), Employed for Life (2014), Women Lead (2013), and Society 3.0 (2012). She has appeared on CNN, Fox, and CBS News, and her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Tribune, Forbes, the Los Angeles Times, and USA Today. She is a regular guest on radio and TV shows across the US as an expert contributor. Dr. Wilen was named San Francisco Woman of the Year and honored by the San Francisco Business Times as the Most Influential Woman in Bay Area Business.