Is technology changing or replacing your job? Learn how to reposition yourself
Consider to reposition yourself professionally if you fear that technology is «kicking you out of your job». I think that it is not necessary to investigate a lot to realize that technology, although it facilitates our daily work, it is possible that it ends up replacing us.
According to a study by World Economic Forums «Future Jobs», it is estimated that, as a result of the development of genetics, artificial intelligence, robotics and other technological advances, around 5 million jobs will be lost by 2020 (Only in America… and in the rest of the world?)
Do you think this would be your case?
How do you project yourself in the future in your position and in your area?
Is it possible that you are, literally, thrown out of your position by technology?
If you are reading this and something is worrying you, it is because you know that you are expose to this risk. So, do not close your eyes, do not ignore it, on the contrary … this is the time to take action and create changes in your career to ensure your income and job security in the future. Anticipate today so you will not be surprised tomorrow!
Now, some positions will not disappear completely. However, some technical skills that we have today may no longer be extraordinary in the future. That is, a lot of what we know how to do, other people also know it. So, it is not only technology that kick us out of our job, it is also possible that the competencies for which we have positioned ourselves are no longer the correct ones.
So many people in the world preparing for the same things! We become a «copy and paste» version of a profile. A profile that does not even ensure job stability or income anymore.
What can we do about it?
- Evaluate your position today and how that position is projected in the future, what are the trends?
- Reevaluate your own skills -professional and transferable skills- to identify your added value over time and reposition yourself if necessary
- Identify the competencies that you do not have and that you think will be necessary in your new positioning strategy. Investigate and start to train if necessary
- Start planning your transition now. The change will not happen overnight, so it’s important to estimate your deadlines
Do not let technology determine your success … take success with your own hands, anticipate and take action!
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