The Squiggly Career
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The Squiggly Career

by Helen Tupper, Sarah Ellis

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“The Squiggly Career” by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis is a clear example of how to build a successful dream career. Your path may seem like an overwhelming burden that brings only stress. Yet you can get a lot of unique opportunities thanks to the various methods and tips you are now sure of.

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Everyone has a unique idea of career development. Traditionally, people used to climb the career ladder based on the company's internal structure. But everything has changed. Our career path rests on our shoulders. We determine our destiny and choose what we want to achieve, when, and why.

You submitted your candidacy to the company. What do HRs pay attention to when reviewing resumes? Changing from one job to another used to be a significant factor. Yes, it was even more severe than your missing comma in the text.

But now the picture is different. Employers are interested in your desire to move forward and not limit yourself to something smaller. It becomes your trump card. You are ready to open new doors for yourself because you have gained enough knowledge not to stand still.

Let's turn to the study of the consulting company, McKinsey & Company. According to their data, more than 300 million people will choose a new place of work during the next decade. Automation has a significant impact on such changes. It is no longer relevant to accumulate knowledge in only one area. People will take on different tasks according to their skills. It is essential to be able to adapt to the new environment in the age of digitalization. If you can do this, it is good news for you. Think about how important it is to learn something new in different areas throughout your life. Then your career will succeed.

Work flexibility is a positive influence on our activities. These changes can provoke what is confirmed by research from YouGov. It goes that when work schedules are more flexible, productivity increases by 72 percent. Why? People understand that this gives them more freedom. They can work under a palm tree, near the Eiffel Tower, or in another corner of the planet.

But there are no pros without cons. Socialization plays a vital role in our lives. So when you are constantly in front of the computer, you will not notice how you start to feel lonely. Then it becomes a problem. Giving up gadgets and using them purely for work is not so easy either.

It is difficult to move in one's global plans without reference points. Consider what practical changes can help you get the best out of your career. Start with the basics.

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The ability to freely carve out a career is what previous generations envy us.
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Upgrade skills in those areas where no one will surpass you.
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Understand your values, and don't forget them in your daily life.
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Constant practice and work on yourself is the secret to achieving self-confidence.
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The platform for mutual help is the networking space.
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Your future opportunities take precedence over your usual mundane plans.
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All employers will hunt you due to your tenacity, curiosity, and interaction with others.
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Get on the right career path by viewing all job options.
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