Enhancing the sustainability of careers in disruptive times
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https://doi.org/10.20856/jnicec.5302Keywords:
sustainable careers, career development, career dynamicsAbstract
Our current world is putting to the test the resilience of many workers when dealing with uncertainty and adjusting to changing ways of working, rapid digitization, combined with a pressure to perform and stay employable. In these uncertain times, it has become even more clear that careers cannot be seen as a linear sequence of predictable work experiences one has full control over, and that individuals cannot just rely on others to take care of their career security. At the same time, it provokes questions regarding the role of different stakeholders involved. This article summarizes the key elements of sustainable careers theory and discusses the relevance of this framework for understanding and addressing contemporary career challenges and implications for career counseling. It is a summary of my keynote address at the NICEC conference in Birmingham, July 2024.
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