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What do all of these titles have in common? They barely existed five years ago.
If you are a typical college student attending a four year university, you can count on two things. Some of what you learned in college is outdated by the time you graduate and there are a growing number of career paths that are just starting to develop. Even if you major in a high-demand field, the preferred skill set within that field might be rapidly changing. Given the dynamic landscape of the workforce, what can college students or recent graduates do to future-proof their careers? Below are several steps to stay ahead of the game.
As you monitor developments in your field and engage in learning and development to stay current, make sure that people know that you are continuing to grow professionally. The successful employee of the future is one who can scan the marketplace for trends and opportunities and engage in lifelong learning to create or meet the demand for market-based skills. College is the perfect time to start developing those habits and skills.
Angela Schmiede is Dean of Academic & Professional Success at Menlo College, a small, private business college located in Silicon Valley. She has over 20 years of experience designing and leading experiential learning programs, and has taught at Vanderbilt and Stanford Universities.
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