Comments for Lindsey Pollak: Generation Y Career Expert, Corporate and Campus Speaker http://www.lindseypollak.com Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:43:40 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on 5 Predictions about the Future of Work by Dr. G http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work#comment-10833 Dr. G Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:43:40 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1135#comment-10833 I agree that this all sounds about right. In my experience though, there are relatively few people that take notice and start thinking of the impact on themselves, how they can position themselves for these changes etc. These changes just creep up on them and one day, they're there. I agree that this all sounds about right. In my experience though, there are relatively few people that take notice and start thinking of the impact on themselves, how they can position themselves for these changes etc. These changes just creep up on them and one day, they’re there.

]]> Comment on 5 Predictions about the Future of Work by Heather R. Huhman » Blog Archive » Weekend Reading: 03-13-10 http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work#comment-10832 Heather R. Huhman » Blog Archive » Weekend Reading: 03-13-10 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:51:58 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1135#comment-10832 [...] 5 Predictions About the Future of Work [...] [...] 5 Predictions About the Future of Work [...]

]]> Comment on 5 Predictions about the Future of Work by Lindsey Pollak http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work#comment-10830 Lindsey Pollak Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:05:31 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1135#comment-10830 Thank you all for the comments! I agree that flexibility and optimism are key traits for those of us wanting to embrace the future of work. I promise to write a lot more on this topic! Lindsey Thank you all for the comments! I agree that flexibility and optimism are key traits for those of us wanting to embrace the future of work. I promise to write a lot more on this topic!

Lindsey

]]> Comment on 5 Predictions about the Future of Work by Miriam Salpeter, Keppie Careers http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work#comment-10829 Miriam Salpeter, Keppie Careers Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:22:59 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1135#comment-10829 I loved the Jetsons, too! It is interesting to hear what people think the future will bring. One thing the "futurists" I've heard at conferences say about the future of work - Most people will not be employees of an organization. Instead, businesses will favor hiring contract workers for most tasks. The exception, according to one speaker - sales people and idea people. (For example, the people actually creating the iPhone and the ones selling it - they will be Apple employees, for obvious reasons!) I'm not sure what that workforce really looks like, and there are a lot of implications for people who have no desire to "hang a shingle" and be an entrepreneur. It is something I share with my clients, though. I think it is important to realize and accept that there is no "given" in the work world. Being flexible and able to adjust to what might be (in job search and on the job) are traits that will serve today's careerists well, no matter what the future holds. I loved the Jetsons, too! It is interesting to hear what people think the future will bring. One thing the “futurists” I’ve heard at conferences say about the future of work – Most people will not be employees of an organization. Instead, businesses will favor hiring contract workers for most tasks. The exception, according to one speaker – sales people and idea people. (For example, the people actually creating the iPhone and the ones selling it – they will be Apple employees, for obvious reasons!)

I’m not sure what that workforce really looks like, and there are a lot of implications for people who have no desire to “hang a shingle” and be an entrepreneur. It is something I share with my clients, though.

I think it is important to realize and accept that there is no “given” in the work world. Being flexible and able to adjust to what might be (in job search and on the job) are traits that will serve today’s careerists well, no matter what the future holds.

]]> Comment on 5 Predictions about the Future of Work by monicauk http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work#comment-10826 monicauk Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:59:24 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1135#comment-10826 Thanks for sharing this interesting and informative article. Thanks for sharing this interesting and informative article.

]]> Comment on 5 Predictions about the Future of Work by Ted http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work#comment-10825 Ted Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:15:11 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1135#comment-10825 The future of work seems to be based around projects. Sounds like teams will get smaller and more micro-work will be farmed out to other individuals and teams. Technology creates a better way to distribute work. Cool article. The future of work seems to be based around projects. Sounds like teams will get smaller and more micro-work will be farmed out to other individuals and teams. Technology creates a better way to distribute work. Cool article.

]]> Comment on 5 Predictions about the Future of Work by DC Jobs http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work#comment-10822 DC Jobs Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:43:14 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1135#comment-10822 All these predictions sound wonderful, except for being on a treadmill while working, that sounds like multitasking taken too far. As far as the rest of the predictions go, how can we get them in my office now! All these predictions sound wonderful, except for being on a treadmill while working, that sounds like multitasking taken too far. As far as the rest of the predictions go, how can we get them in my office now!

]]> Comment on 5 Predictions about the Future of Work by Bobby http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work#comment-10821 Bobby Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:17:57 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1135#comment-10821 All of these sound pretty optimistic for the future of the workplace. All of these predictions seem reasonable. Telecommuting already has become very popular. Employers are also really discovering how much they can cut out of their travel budget by conducting virtual meetings. Lastly, anything environmentally progressive is a plus. Thanks for the good news. All of these sound pretty optimistic for the future of the workplace. All of these predictions seem reasonable. Telecommuting already has become very popular. Employers are also really discovering how much they can cut out of their travel budget by conducting virtual meetings. Lastly, anything environmentally progressive is a plus. Thanks for the good news.

]]> Comment on 4 Ways to Be a More Confident Job Seeker by Campus Calm | Students, Parents, Educators, College Stress, High-School » Blog Archive » Networking Expert’s Tip of the Month - March http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/4-ways-to-be-a-more-confident-job-seeker#comment-10816 Campus Calm | Students, Parents, Educators, College Stress, High-School » Blog Archive » Networking Expert’s Tip of the Month - March Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:24:21 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1107#comment-10816 [...] from Lindsey Pollak’s blog I’ll never forget what my driving instructor said to my mom while we were waiting in line at the [...] [...] from Lindsey Pollak’s blog I’ll never forget what my driving instructor said to my mom while we were waiting in line at the [...]

]]> Comment on On MyPath.com: What is a Personal Brand and Why Do You Need One? by Ryan http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/on-mypath-com-what-is-a-personal-brand-and-why-do-you-need-one#comment-10811 Ryan Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:39:04 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1122#comment-10811 Good Post Lindsey, I will check this out! Good Post Lindsey, I will check this out!

]]>