Here's a question you probably haven't been asked lately: Do you have a job or do you produce work? Before you get upset and tell me you DO work at your job, please hear me out.
The world of employment is changing rapidly.
Today there are many different ways to get work done, and companies are primarily focusing on the outcome.
For purposes of this discussion, I'm defining job and work like this: Job:a post of employment; full-time or part-time position Work:exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something Used to be, when a company had something they needed to produce they would write a job description and hire someone.
Simple.
But today things are different.
Nowadays companies are increasingly focused on what specifically they need to accomplish, and they use a variety of options and timeframes to get that work done.
Sure, they may hire a full-time employee for a role that is critical to their operation, or where there will be a long-term need.
But they may also utilize other choices, like part-time employees, temporary employees, independent contractors, offsite employees, job-sharers, and overseas workers.
All of these other options are where things get interesting.
The world of work is really starting to be about having a valuable skill set and finding ways to deploy those skills on behalf of a company that produces a measurable result.
Could it still be a full-time position? Of course! But there are, and will continue to be, many other options, especially in the creative industry.
This is an area where job-seekers sometimes lag behind the market in their thinking.
Focused on the illusions of security and long-term stability, they rule out opportunities and experiences that could further their careers in unexpected ways.
For example, say there's a fantastic opportunity with a top company available, but it's an 18-month contract because this is a project with a finish line.
If you're open to that type of arrangement, the work could be much more fun, challenging and interesting than the routine tasks of your full-time job.
Honestly, is any job "guaranteed" in today's work world anyway? People move around, company needs change; lots of people wind up only staying in a job for 18 months or less.
Giving a post like this a shot can lead to additional skills, valuable contacts and a great project for your portfolio.
We're moving toward a world where companies increasingly value flexibility in accomplishing what they need.
That translates into opportunities for those who are willing to consider work options beyond full-time employment.
Being open to different arrangements, like temporary, independent or offsite work can dramatically widen the pool of opportunities for you.
My advice: explore ALL your options, polish and package what you bring to the table, and enjoy the new experiences this ever-changing world of work offers.
The world of employment is changing rapidly.
Today there are many different ways to get work done, and companies are primarily focusing on the outcome.
For purposes of this discussion, I'm defining job and work like this: Job:a post of employment; full-time or part-time position Work:exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something Used to be, when a company had something they needed to produce they would write a job description and hire someone.
Simple.
But today things are different.
Nowadays companies are increasingly focused on what specifically they need to accomplish, and they use a variety of options and timeframes to get that work done.
Sure, they may hire a full-time employee for a role that is critical to their operation, or where there will be a long-term need.
But they may also utilize other choices, like part-time employees, temporary employees, independent contractors, offsite employees, job-sharers, and overseas workers.
All of these other options are where things get interesting.
The world of work is really starting to be about having a valuable skill set and finding ways to deploy those skills on behalf of a company that produces a measurable result.
Could it still be a full-time position? Of course! But there are, and will continue to be, many other options, especially in the creative industry.
This is an area where job-seekers sometimes lag behind the market in their thinking.
Focused on the illusions of security and long-term stability, they rule out opportunities and experiences that could further their careers in unexpected ways.
For example, say there's a fantastic opportunity with a top company available, but it's an 18-month contract because this is a project with a finish line.
If you're open to that type of arrangement, the work could be much more fun, challenging and interesting than the routine tasks of your full-time job.
Honestly, is any job "guaranteed" in today's work world anyway? People move around, company needs change; lots of people wind up only staying in a job for 18 months or less.
Giving a post like this a shot can lead to additional skills, valuable contacts and a great project for your portfolio.
We're moving toward a world where companies increasingly value flexibility in accomplishing what they need.
That translates into opportunities for those who are willing to consider work options beyond full-time employment.
Being open to different arrangements, like temporary, independent or offsite work can dramatically widen the pool of opportunities for you.
My advice: explore ALL your options, polish and package what you bring to the table, and enjoy the new experiences this ever-changing world of work offers.
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