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If you’re stuck in a stale career, it could be time to get out of your own way.   What do I mean by this?    Many people look at their career as a complete whole, rather than a series of interconnected elements.   But ikigai, which is a philosophical concept that means “reason for being”, asks us to separate our lives – and our careers – into four interconnected circles.    These are:   1.   Passion: what you love to do 2.   Profession: what you are good at 3.   Mission: what the world needs 4.   Vocation: what you can be paid for   When we do this, new possibilities can start to appear – almost as if by magic!   To connect the ikigai circles, you have to be prepared to experiment, try out new ideas, and have fun – without getting too attached to results or outcomes along the way.   For example, instead of restricting yourself to applying for just one type of job, try thinking about the type of people you want to work with. You may find that this opens up opportunities you hadn’t considered before.    If you’re curious and have a sense of adventure, this can be great fun (it was for me!)   I applied for a role in payments. From the job description I thought it was related to accounts payable, but it turned out to be a leadership role leading teams investigating financial frauds. At first I thought this is nothing for me, well out of my accounting background. But my focus on people and helping employees make positive transformations, made me see this opportunity differently. I liked the vibe of the company and so people became more importat to me than content. Your career = your way of being of service   Ps: I understand that diving into four circles may seem intimidating or overwhelming.  So instead of thinking about where to begin, you could try the Ikigai Scan. Ikigai Scan is a time-saving assessment that helps people identify areas of focus, so they can take the first steps to discovering their ikigai.   If you would like to know more about the Ikigai Scan, I would love to answer your questions. Comment here or send me a message.  

🚀 Is Your Job at Risk Next Year? If so, what can you do about it? A quick look at the jobs landscape for near future... Let's delve into some insights offered by the Future of Jobs Report published by the World Economic Forum (link in comments) 🔄 Roles on the Decline: In this era of rapid technological evolution, certain roles are gracefully bowing out. Among them are clerical and secretarial positions, with roles such as Bank Tellers, Postal Service Clerks, Cashiers, and Data Entry Clerks on the decline. This is expected. Digitization and automation is making these jobs redundant. However As #generativeai takes center stage - more and more jobs will become rote. Even high end cognitive ones. Say Entry level Coding, Research Analyst, etc. will come under the risk of automation/ digitization. So what to do if you fear your job is at risk of becoming redundant? Take a look at my previous post (link in comments) on what skills are in demand for the future. Broadly speaking, analytical and creating thinking skills will hold you in good stead for future career switch but more importantly Empathy, resilience, curiosity and continuous learning will forever be human and help you grow in professional and personal lives My view is that professionals will increasingly need to focus on skills not jobs as what jobs are uniquely human today may be automated tomorrow 🌐 So which jobs are expected to rise? Amidst this evolution, new opportunities sprout. Digital Commerce, as expected - will pick up. 📚 Surprisingly, the Education field is expected to generate a staggering 3 Million Additional Jobs for Vocational Education Teachers, University and Higher Education Teachers. with a growth rate of about 10%. Education, it seems, remains a cornerstone of progress. This just goes to show the tremendous power of #growthmindset Not only should we learn but also share our learnings continuously What do you think will be the jobs of the future? Do you think that your job may soon get eaten by AI? let me know in the comments... Follow me for more insights in simplifying work #asanify #futureofwork

Would the world be a better place with a few less Bankers, management consultants, business analysts, recruitment consultants? "Are you a management consultant, business analyst, or perhaps a cloud security expert like myself? If you are based in bustling business hubs like London or the South East, I've got some news for you. The proposed enemy of your career is not a colleague, a rival firm, or even the fluctuating economy. Alarmingly, it's Generative AI. A cutting-edge study from the Department for Education’s Unit for Future Skills has brought into light some intriguing, and frankly startling, facts about AI's impact on UK careers. London, South East, listen up! You're on the hot seat. AI's disruptive forces could shake your professional world more than anyone else's in the UK. As per the report, your roles are extremely susceptible to being replaced or majorly reformed by AI. However, for those in the North East, you can breathe relatively easy, at least for now. You are in the safest zone and least likely to feel the tremors of the AI wave, as suggested by the report. This trailblazing report is among the first of its kind to delve deep into the vast ocean of AI's effect on the UK's job market. It pioneers a novel methodology, etched out by prominent US academicians, to evaluate those sectors, professions, and locales most at risk from AI's rapid corporate adoption. Financial and insurance professionals, brace yourself. The storm might be heading towards you the fastest. The report spells out pretty clearly that your sector could face the biggest brunt of AI integration. The information and communication realm, professional science and technology field, property, public administration, defence, and even the education sectors aren't safe from the impending AI storm either. But of course, every cloud has a silver lining. Those in accommodation and food services, motor trades, agriculture, forestry and fishing, transport and storage, and the resilient construction industry can breathe a sigh of relief. According to the report, you're the industries least likely to be disrupted by AI. So the big question remains - are you ready to gear up and navigate this AI storm to secure your job? Should you invest more into upskilling to coexist with AI or is it time for a complete career switch? Even if your job isn't directly under threat from AI, it could be under threat from someone with the same skillset as you who is capable of harnessing AI to get more done As for my area, i'm already embracing and using AI on a daily basis even though the need for cybersecurity and cloud security is on the rise, and professionals in these fields seem to be on safer ground. As a cloud security specialist myself, I understand the nuances and the increasing demand for AI skills in my market.

🎉 Exciting Times Ahead! 🎉 Over the past three weeks, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to dive into my new role & excited to help global enterprises drive innovation using AI to save costs and enhance efficiency within their finance teams. One of the most rewarding aspects of my role so far has been getting into the detail of how AppZen’s game-changing #AI technology saves our customers millions of dollars each year, delivering a huge ROI and transforming their financial processes. Starting a new job comes with its challenges. For me, understanding the different nuances and terminology in the #finance world has been a learning curve. However, drawing from my past experiences with global clients and the support of my very welcoming team, I’ve been able to bridge these gaps and get up to speed quickly. The team has been incredibly supportive and always on hand to answer questions and share their experiences. Their guidance has been invaluable in these initial weeks. Looking ahead, I am particularly excited about helping prospective customers realise the true value of AI. I believe this unique technology will not only make them look like rock stars in their companies but also transform the way they work, enhance compliance, save costs, and drive profitability. Here is a photo from the QBRs yesterday. I am very impressed by the results the team is achieving and can't wait to start my contribution! For anyone starting a #newjob, my advice is to stay curious and proactive. Embrace the learning process and don't hesitate to ask for help when needed. Building strong relationships with your colleagues can make a world of difference. Looking forward to the journey ahead and all the exciting milestones to come! #NewJob #AI #Innovation #Finance #TeamAppZen #CareerJourney Mark Haywood Andrew Bishop Brad White James Osborne John-Joe Amine Fares Jacob Kemp John-Paul Forbes David Shaw AppZen

This thought came to me while I was contemplating my job search. "A girl is running, racing towards her dreams, goals, and opportunities.🏃♀️💭 She has a big heart, filled with a plan, desire, energy, confidence, and curiosity." ❤️📋✨🔍 I had a vivid image in my mind for this process and decided to generate it using AI. It was incredibly challenging... The most difficult part was conveying my vision accurately. Some details were always off. 🎨❓ Throughout my career, I've predominantly been on the execution side (Business Analyst, QA). My role has been to listen to customer ideas. Creating images with AI has shown me what it's like to be on the other side, as the customer. I realized the deep desire to see my idea implemented exactly as I envisioned. 💡 Even when I added maximum details, it wasn't able to write "curiosity" correctly on the generated picture. This experience highlights the crucial role of a business analyst: To extract that idea from the client's mind, visualize it, refine all the details, present the idea in various forms, present it to developers, and evaluate its value. 🔍📝📊 And even when the image is ready, it’s not guaranteed that it will meet everyone's expectations as the client envisioned. 🤷♀️ How do you use AI-generated images in your work? What challenges do you face in generating images?

AI now makes it possible to create a CV and apply for a job all while sat in McDonalds with minimal thought. The end result is a pile of applicants who all look the same🐑 and employers awash with applicants who have minimal interest in them as an employer. While you're wading through that response, you're losing the genuine application from your next team member to your competitor. I can't fix the world's woes, but I can help bring some sanity back to your Line Managers and give you your time back. Use my 23 years' experience on a day rate basis to enable you to focus on building your business, not managing your inbox.

"What's the most challenging operational challenge you've tackled? How did you address/solve it? What was the outcome?" This was the only question asked when I was submitting a proposal on Upwork for a Business Operations Analyst role yesterday. It had me stumped. I'm trying to get back into work after having children, so my experiences are 5+ years old at this point and I couldn't remember any significant operational challenges in my work life. I barely remember my work life after having my brain altered by motherhood for so long. Having to sit with this question made me realise, I'm currently living my biggest operational challenge right now. The challenge of finding a role with the flexibility I need, overcoming the imposter syndrome that goes along with being out of the workplace for so long, the doubts as to why someone would hire a 40+ year old mother whose experiences and skills are outdated. I sit and read some of these job descriptions and I know that I could do the work standing on my head, with my eyes closed, no doubt whilst wiping up something my son spilled and preparing a snack for the other. My ramp up time might take a little longer than someone 15 years my junior who's up to date with the software being used now, but my 20+ years of work experience must still count for something? Yet I struggle to sell myself, to remember any past work accomplishments, to write about them confidently. And I know I'm not the only woman to whom self belief magically appears for about 10-14 days per month. That is when I write my best proposals, when I'm sure enough about my skillset to put myself out there, to reach out to old colleagues and check in. Or write something long-winded on LinkedIn... In an effort to clarify the operational challenges in returning to work after motherhood, I took to ChatGPT yesterday. I then used its response in my proposal. Will it have helped or hindered? Time will tell, but it definitely helped me in articulating my experience right now. I'm adding it below for anyone else out there who may be feeling the same.

Nothing is ever black and white, but saw this on another platform - struck me that we could add Customer Service and/or Contact Centres into the top and bottom lists these days, which is perhaps one of our major challenges in attracting new talent into our world. Left me thinking, what are we practically doing that will really try to change the narrative - particularly when all we read is that AI will imminently remove these roles (mainly written by AI sales folk of course)? Looking back at the start of your career, what would inspire the younger you to put the roles in our world into the middle section?

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Get these 3 key ingredients to have a successful career. I get it if you're applying for every job opportunity to kickstart your AI and data analytics career quickly.   I have Been there before, but I paid the price.   Before I share the 3 key things for an AI and data analytics job hunt, a quick glimpse into my journey.   Post-university, I taught physics and maths in my hometown, driven by a passion for sharing knowledge. The wage didn't match the dedication, so I sought extra income.   My curiosity led me to develop digital solutions for hospitals, tackling data management issues. Despite the passion and problem-solving, payment fell short.   Fast forward, working internationally including top companies such as Pfizer and Brussels Airport. Great salaries, but something was missing – the passion for the problem.   Based on my experience, these are the 3 key ingredients for a successful career: -> A concrete problem to solve -> Genuine passion -> Fair financial compensation   Balance is key for a job consuming 8+ hours daily.   Make sure you get it right. If not you feel unsuccessful.   Which of the 3 key ingredients is most important to you? In the comment section, I share with you what is most important to me now to get the right balance.   P.S. I share insights with fellow degree holders interested in an AI and data job. Follow for more tips.