1. Planning For an Unpredictable Future:
5/23/2018
Planning For an Unpredictable Future:
How to Deal with a World of Constant Change
Presented to:
Clients of:
Orange County One-Stop Center
Presented by:
Kathleen E. High, M.Ed., GCDF-I
Independent Education/Career Consultant
Dream Chasers & Goal Setters
Kathleen E. High, Cypress College - Career Planning Center

2. Overview
Today’s job seekers need to make life decisions in a world of constant change.
You will understand what factors affect career decision making, which factors are stable, and which are not.
You will understand what you can control and what you can’t.
You will learn how to make effective decisions in a world of uncertainty and constant change.

3. Why This Workshop World is in a state of constant/rapid change
People still 0perate on unquestioned expectations/ assumptions
Many don’t see how this rapid change is affecting those expectations/assumptions
Many don’t see how this rapid change is affecting their lives
Individuals need new “life skills” to cope with this change

4. Today’s Assumptions: (Do you have any of these?)
There are “one-size-fits-all” solutions to problems
There are “experts” who can give me the “right” answers to my questions/problems
A college education automatically leads to a better way of life
Once I have that “piece of paper”, I’ll be set for life
Once I have that “good job”, I’ll be set for life
There are “recession-proof” jobs out there
I have job security because…. I work for the government, have seniority, have union protection, etc.
Common Theme?
There is one unchanging foundation (“absolute truth”)
upon which I can base my life decisions

5. Reflect Question: Share with your neighbor your thoughts
“What assumptions of an ‘unchanging foundation’
do you hold about the world around you?”
Share with your neighbor your thoughts

6. We are living in a world of constant, rapid change
Today’s Reality
We are living in a world of constant, rapid change

7. Today’s Reality
Following Videos Illustrate These Changes and Consequences
Generational Differences
Shift Happens
Responding to Change
(from the movie, “Life As a House”)
Trends Come and Go
(from the movie, “A lot Like Love”)

8. What is Causing This Rapid Change?
Today’s Reality
What is Causing This Rapid Change?
Demographic Shifts
Ethnic Diversity
Religious Diversity
Generational Influence Shifts
(Baby Boomers vs. Millennials)
Advances in Technology/Automation
Which Lead to:
Globalization
Sociological Changes
Cultural Values Changes
Institutional Upheaval
Fluctuating “Labor Market Trends”
Resistance to Rapid Change
Opportunists Further Complicating Matters, Leading to Regulation

9. What is the Effect? The Following Patterns and Themes Are Emerging:
Loss of Gatekeeper Control
(i.e.: Libraries [information] vs. Search Engines)
(Fewer bosses have secretaries to control access and communication)
Institutional Upheaval
Every man-made institution struggles to respond to changes
Empowerment of the Masses
(Especially oppressed groups [i.e. minorities, women, LGBTQ, disabled, etc.]
Generational Developmental Advances
(i.e. Mark Zuckerberg [Millennial] builds on Bill Gates’ [Baby Boomer] work)
Integration and Forced Tolerance
(People Working Together - )

10. Today’s Reality Where is this change leading?
Reality is: No One Really Knows for Sure
Experts in Many Different Industries Continue to Make ‘Educated Guesses’ and Predictions
Current Labor Market Trends: Reflect What’s Hot and What’s Not
Future Labor Market Projections – Based on Demographic Changes and Anticipated Advances in Technology

11. Reflect Question: Share with your neighbor your thoughts
“How are these changes affecting your life, world, job,
career and/or industry?”
Share with your neighbor your thoughts

12. Coping with Constant Change
So How Can You Respond to and Cope with Constant Change?
Engage in Continual Self Awareness
Your Generation Will Affect Your Attitude
Monitor Your Attitudes and Expectations
Develop Good Life Skills
Accept Responsibility for Your Career
Accept a Need for Multiple Careers in Your Lifetime
Develop Good Job Search Skills
Accept a Need for Lifelong Learning

13. Engage in Continual Self Awareness
Who you are
How you are gifted
How you are NOT gifted
What are your interests and values
What kinds of careers/jobs will suit you
What kinds of careers/jobs will NOT suit you
How you change, grow, and adapt over time

14. Self Awareness Follow Up
Follow Up Activities:
Research Career Information & Labor Market Trends
OC One-Stop Workshops:
Empowering You: Job Seeker Strategies
Transferrable Skills
Job Success Strategies: Attitudes and Body Language
Overcoming Barriers
Persons with Disabilities & Employment
Classes:
Consider taking a career class at your local college
Presenter’s Handouts & Workshops:
True Self
Generational Values
Success
Values Survey
Managing Conflicting Priorities

15. Your Generation Will Affect Your Attitude
Matures (Born before 1946)
Baby Boomers (Born between 1946 – 1964)
Generation X (Born between 1965 – 1977)
Millennials (Born 1977 – 2000)
Follow Up Activities:
Visit Career Planning Center
Workshop: Career Assessment & Interpretation
Classes:
Consider taking a career class at your local college
Handouts:
True Self
Generational Values
Success
Values Survey

16. Generational Differences
Grew up with: Technology, Diversity, Change, “No Child Left Behind”
Attitudes & Strengths: Adaptable, Tech Savvy, Tolerant
Weaknesses: Want a job on their terms
Millennials:
(1981 – 2000)
Grew up with: Uncertainty
Attitudes & Strengths: What’s In It For Me?, Want “work/life balance”
Weaknesses: Not loyal to employers
Generation X:
(1965 – 1980)
Grew up with: Prosperity, Stability, Equal Opportunity,
Attitudes & Strengths: Value goal achievement
Weaknesses: Workaholics, not prepared for changing world
Baby Boomers:
(1946 – 1964)
Grew up with: Great Depression, WWII, Big Institutions
Attitudes & Strengths:, Value Tradition, Loyalty, Hard Work, Discipline
Weaknesses: Less comfortable with change and diversity
Matures:
(Before 1946)

17. Monitor Your Attitudes & Expectations (The foundation of your decisions)
Are you still looking for that unchanging foundation upon which to base your life?
Recognize and accept the world in which you live
Are you still expecting job security in a changing world?

18. What Foundation Are Your Career Decisions Based On?

19. Develop Good Life Skills
Adaptability
Resourcefulness
Strong work ethic
Self-discipline
Self-motivation
Knowing priorities
Ability to focus on a task/goal
Healthy boundaries
Coping skills
Stress management
Money management (budgeting and saving)
Relationship management
Interdependence
Respect for authority

20. “Life Skills” Follow Up
Follow Up Activities:
Research Career Information & Labor Market Trends
OC One-Stop Workshops:
Empowering You: Job Seeker Strategies
Job Success Strategies: Attitudes and Body Language
Overcoming Barriers
Persons with Disabilities & Employment
Successful Financial Strategies
Classes:
Consider taking a career class at your local college
Presenter’s Handouts & Workshops:
True Self
Generational Values
Success
Values Survey
Managing Conflicting Priorities
Boundaries
Managing Financial Responsibilities

21. Accept Responsibility For Your Own Career
Expect The Unexpected
Allow Time to Process the Unexpected
Remember Unexpected Is Not The “End Of The World”
Think In Terms Of “Journey” Rather Than “Goal”
Continuously Maintain Your Employability
Develop Good Job Search Skills

22. Accept Responsibility For Your Own Career
Follow Up Activities:
Research Career Information & Labor Market Trends
OC One-Stop Workshops:
Empowering You: Job Seeker Strategies
Overcoming Barriers
Persons with Disabilities & Employment
Classes:
Consider taking a career class at your local college
Presenter’s Handouts & Workshops:
Paradigm Shifts
Dream Chasers & Goal Setters Journey
Reaching Career Goals
How to Get Your Dream Job

23. A Need for Multiple Careers
Today’s workers will hold jobs by 38 years old
The economy-driven needs will affect your job marketability
Be aware of how trends affect your career field
Follow Up Activities:
Research Career Information & Labor Market Trends
OC One-Stop Workshops:
Labor Market Information
Networking/Hidden Job Market
Veteran Networking
Classes:
Consider taking a career class at your local college
Presenter’s Handouts & Workshops:
Dream Chaser’s Journey
Reaching Career Goals
How to Get Your Dream Job

24. Develop Good Job Search Skills
Be aware of the latest trends in job search
Maintain an updated resume and network
Know and where to find jobs in your profession
Have good interviewing skills
Know where to find “survival jobs”, etc.

25. Develop Good Job Search Skills
Follow Up Activities:
Research Career Information & Labor Market Trends
OC One-Stop Workshops:
One-Stop Center/WIOA Orientation
Empowering You: Job Seeker Strategies
Overcoming Barriers
Persons with Disabilities & Employment
Veteran Job Search
Winning Resumes
Interviewing Techniques
Transferable Skills
LinkedIn-Beginner/Intermediate
Networking/Hidden Job Market

26. A Need for “Lifelong Learning”
Know the difference between transferable and technical skills
Develop strong transferable skills
Critical Thinking
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Engage in lifelong learning of technical skills
Equipment and operational processes – (including computer skills)
Know how to educate yourself
Receive input from technical experts loosely
Keep up with technological changes in your profession
Recognize when changes will require a paradigm shift

27. Lifelong Learning – Follow Up
Follow Up Activities:
Research Education & Career Options & Labor Market Trends
OC One-Stop Workshops:
Transferrable Skills
Presenter’s Handouts & Workshops:
Learning Pyramid
Three Sensory Learning Styles
Lifelong Learning Options
Paradigm Shift
Educational Choices You Won't Regret Later

28. Reflect Questions: Share with your neighbor your thoughts
“Which of these coping skills do you already possess?”
Which of these coping skills can/should you develop?”
Share with your neighbor your thoughts

29. Summary The World Is Changing Rapidly
Note What You Can’t Control and What You Can Control
Can’t Control:
How You are Wired
Economic Shifts
The Marketplace and Its Trends
Can Control:
How You Respond to How You are Wired
Skills and Experiences You Choose to Develop
Your Education and Career Decisions
How You Prepare for Rapid Change
How You Respond to Rapid Change

30. how it is supposed to be.”
Wisdom for the Ages:
“What screws us up
most in life
is the picture
in our heads of
how it is supposed to be.”
Dr. Laura Schlessinger
Drlaura.com