World is
going through rapid changes and with every new technology being introduced in
market. We all calculate its positive impact on our lives but it also impacts
our economies on macro level in both ways creating and cutting jobs. Most
classic example of technological influence on macro level is introduction of
computers and it replaced most of clerical staff which was used for record
keeping and file management. But created few new jobs for computer operators.
But an individual has no concern about macro impact, but every individual who
is in professional life or soon to be concerns about this question. Will my job
exist in next 10 or 20 years? I took out
time to address this issue so that we can do risk analysis and so we together
can adapt changes, learn some new skills for diversion in future. This piece on
general analysis rather on any specific industry. Following are some ways to
counter the title question and getting ourselves prepared for future.
Learn
how to code:
It is very essential to know basic
coding, it is just like learning basic science or maths. Even if you are
doctor, salesman, or any other professional. Code really helps you to
understand how software is working, knowing code really opens you to adapt
change in your job because it empowers you to understand what's going on back
end of any program, software or website. Also coding is like knowing how to
speak English or any other language. It is not essential for your job but adds
a lot of value to it. Endorsing this idea globally code.org have launched an
initiative to make everyone learn how to code it is called Hour of Code. Giants
like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg have endorsed this initiative.
Learn to do sales:
Most of you would be wondering after learning
programming why would anyone learn sales. In my view coding and sales is great
set which can make you effective and efficient enough to be adapt, learn and
understand any technological changes or any industry and keeps you on safe
side. Now the question is why sales? We all should learn sales because this is
the one of the few things technology can't replace. With digital marketing you
have right set of information to target buyers but still it didn't replace hard
core salesman, but many technologies are being introduced to aid salesman,
Salesforce.com is the best example of it. If you know how to do sales, you aren't
dependent on a job only, but you can create your own idea and be an entrepreneur.
Once a man very impressively said, Salesman digs a well himself and end his and
others thirst. Whether you are technical or not it is good to know sales.
Analyze your skill set and technology
in your industry
It is very important to know where you are
standing in market and what is demand in market going on. Even if you are a
businessman you should add some value to the business rather being the one
sitting behind desk. You should know changes which can influence your industry.
What are new technologies to be introduced or already which people are working
on. Which areas needs to be changed and improvised this analysis is very
important so that you can also be a part of creating a change. But most
important thing is analyzing your own skill set, and what others have in the
industry. What is the change appetite of your industry. What is the probability
that your job would be replaced by a Robot? You can see below mentioned link
for reference this for UK but can be easily relatable because of globalization
and globalized changes. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-34066941
Stay updated:
You should
know what's going on in the world and around you. Some people limit themselves
to only their work, which is not a good idea. Because most of the time it is
external factors which are influencing changes your work. You should be
subscribed to news websites like Business Insider, Tech Crunch, Wall Street
Journal, and other news outlets. It is good to know technologies being
introduced , geopolitical scenario, and global policies. It empowers to learn
more and more. Communication with influence group of your industry on platform
like linkedin.com etc. Also finding specialized social webs for your industry.
For example for mining industry there is one site called infomine.com many
others exist for other industries like this.
Learn, Adapt and Share:
Finally the
central idea of whole concept is you have to reiterating on what you are doing.
You should continue the process of learning, and also keep some diverging skill
sets so that you can jump off if the boat is sinking. Even merely a life jacket
would work, so knowing basics would also help you. And we all should keep
learning new things and technologies, we should adapt new ideas and concepts
also share with our peers, colleagues and fellows. Sharing is caring, this
century belongs to collaborators not competitors.
About me:
A young
entrepreneur and blogger, started career in middle eastern market in exhibition
industry. Certified in Project Management, and passionate about business and
changes taking place globally. Working as a consultant with many companies.
Muhammad
Haris Khan
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