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Career Flow A Hope-Centered Approach to Career Development

Career Flow: A Hope-Centered Approach to Career Development Spencer G. Niles • Norman E. Amundson • Roberta A. Neault

Career Flow Interrupted: Realizing Your Dreams in Challenging Times

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Objectives

• At the end of this chapter, you will be able to: – Increase your awareness of social and

economic trends that might impact your career

– Understand how to apply a “creating” stance to problems that you are facing

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Objectives (cont'd)

• Learn how to cope with the challenges such as unemployment, underemployment, and work problems including mergers, downsizing, and other personal issues.

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Case of Edward

• Background – Finishing his degree in psychology with good

grades – Likes to do work that makes a difference – Had a very high possibility of getting a job at

correctional services

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Case of Edward (cont'd)

• Challenges – Went on a trip to Europe with a loan

expecting that he would be hired soon – Received an email saying that the position is

no longer a possibility

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Social and Economic Trends

• In consideration of the trends, you will need to: – Seek education where critical thinking and

skill development are highlighted – Focus on careers in demand – Be savvy in using technologies – Take part in lifelong learning

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Social and Economic Trends (cont'd)

• In consideration of the trends, you will need to: – Be flexible regarding your job requirements

and your willingness to relocate (even internationally)  Accept that unemployment might actually happen  Stay true to yourself

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The Problem with Problem Solving

• Flaws of problem solving: – It lends itself to finding the right answer – It puts you in a weaker emotional position – It emphasizes temporary solutions – It tends to make situations too black and white

• Being creative is a more powerful motivating contributor than problem solving

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Coping with Challenges: Case Study Continued

• Edward restarted his job search in North America

• Found a possible employment opportunity in a landscaping business

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Coping with Challenges: Case Study Continued (cont'd)

• Also found another temporary position at correctional services – Low pay, needs to relocate, work with a new

population – The job doesn’t have the same energy level

as his previous job

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Coping with Challenges: Facing Unemployment

• Do what you can to maintain an optimistic and hopeful frame of mind

• Make certain to connect with others in your life

• Seek the help of a career counselor • Stay active and try to make connections

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Coping with Challenges: Facing Unemployment (cont'd)

• If needed, consider the possibility of exploring another career or becoming retrained in a separate field

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Coping with Challenges: Facing Underemployment

• Refrain from giving up your dreams for an ideal job

• Keep in mind your long term objectives • Think carefully about the work options that

are available • Try to make connections with potential job

leads wherever and however you can

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Facing Work Challenges through Mergers and Downsizing

• Try to recognize opportunities to build relationships and to extend skills

• Remain open to new experiences • Accept uncertainty as part of the situation • Make choices based on a realistic

judgment about yourself – Having a clear vision can help the decision-

making process

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Coping with Life Challenges

• Challenges – Healthcare issues – Issues with criminal justice system – Financial or economic problems – Multiple stressors can influence at the same

time • Coping strategies

– Seek support from others including professional help

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Case Study Concluded

• Edward decided to take the job with correctional services – Took advantage of every opportunity to learn

more • Ended up being selected for a more

interesting and higher paying position