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This section looks at what's going on in the current world of work and what this means for your career development. The term career incorporates all facets of an individual's life and includes participation in both paid and unpaid employment. The information presented below indicates how participation in the work environment has changed and how the changes affect career development.
The past
A typical career path in the past involved obtaining a job for life. This used to mean job security whereby the organisation would look after you and you could expect a steady progression up an organisational promotion structure within the company.
The present
Recently, factors such as technological growth and consumer demand have changed the world of work resulting in a shift away from a job for life. Career development has now become a lifelong process which involves incorporating life, learning, and undertaking a variety of roles within different organisations throughout your life cycle.
The future
So what does this mean for my career choices?
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