2020 MA Global Careers Report 2020 MA Global Careers Report | Page 5

How to future- proof your career By Katharine Boshkoff, Global Vice President, Career Advancement and Alumni Relations About Katharine A former strategy consultant and professor, Katharine has coached thousands of students to find career success in global markets. After many years coaching executives and students, I’ve learned that it is not just the ability to get a job after graduation that counts—it is the capability to adapt, to be resilient, and to thrive in an environment of constant change. Research tells us that careers of the future will span more than 20 jobs and four, or more, career pivots. With the availability of new technology innovations—the internet of things, artificial intelligence, and the proliferation of big data—the world of work is changing faster than ever before. And with this revolution, new jobs are emerging, existing jobs are changing, and talent is challenged to continually stretch to learn new skills and capabilities. Successful job seekers are always working to develop themselves. I have identified for you here the three major ways in which you can set yourself apart. 1. Learn how to learn Play the long game and remember that the winners in the employment race will be those who bring a rich skillset to their first job and become masters at acquiring new skills. Develop a mindset of continuous learning—formal learning neither starts nor stops in the classroom. 2. Master the soft skills Empathy, influence, authenticity, collaboration, decision making, and creativity—all of these skills will be imperative for talent in the careers of the future. Truly human skills will further differentiate talent in a workplace populated by increasing levels of automation and technology. 3. Embrace tech savviness You don’t need to be an IT guru, but familiarity with technology relevant to your job function is critical. All jobs of the future will involve some level of technology. Take the time to acquire the knowledge and technology skills that can help you better perform in your future job or accelerate your career. Unless otherwise noted, all data is based on Hult’s Masters Class of 2019 reporting employment three months post-graduation. The employment rate is calculated in compliance with the MBA Career Services and Employer Alliance (MBA CSEA) reporting standards.