Forbes recently wrote an article called 10 Jobs That Did Not Exist 10 Years Ago. Why should you care? Because it is time for you to look at your business and your industry and see how you would fair in today’s job market? Do you have the skill set that is new in your industry? Are you aware of the new demand or job titles? Are you using terms that hiring firms are keeping an eye on?
Remember if you are a consultant your biggest competition is the want ads. Companies often consider outsourcing when they do not think they need a full time person to do the job or they do not think they can afford to hire a full time person to keep the job. As a consultant it is your job to keep up to date on your industry trends so what better place to see that than the Want Ads and Online Career websites.
In example, take a look at the job titles that the article identifies as up and coming: Data Miner (library sciences), App Developer, Admission Consultant, Millennial Expert, Social Media Manager, Chief Listening Officer (social media monitor/director), Elder Care, Sustainability Expert and User Experience Designer. Are any of these titles in your field? Do you have list these titles in your company literature or your resume? Are there similar new titles in your field?
Check out the job descriptions in the Forbes article. Then ask yourself, are there services that you are already doing for your clients that require new job descriptions to add to your company profile? Check out indeed.com for more statistics and descriptions of what titles and skill set companies are looking for today. I am willing to bet you will add at least one title or job description for services you are providing today, but did not realize hold a new formal job title.
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