Forget the days of linear career paths and one-dimensional skills. The modern world demands agility and the job market reflects that. This press release isn't about the latest buzzword, but about a powerful approach to talent acquisition: embracing career agility.

From a company perspective, we’re all competing for top talent, which means we’re constantly having to adapt our approach to talent acquisition. For employees, the shift to a candidate-driven market means rethinking how to capitalise on skills, expertise and experience to get placed in roles that offer opportunity for growth.

Enter career agility

What is it? It's an individual’s ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic landscape. Agile employees can shift gears, learn new skills and seamlessly contribute in diverse roles. This doesn't mean they lack depth; it means they leverage their existing skills and are eager to grow. While individuals have been quick to embrace the possibility in career agility, organisations continue to overlook their potential, robbing themselves of the opportunity to discover these diamonds in the rough.

Why should you care about career agility?

We already know that by 2030, 85% of the jobs that will exist haven’t been invented yet, according to this report from Dell. Let’s just take a moment to reflect and let that sink in. That’s a mind-blowing amount of transformation crammed in six short years. So how do we prepare for that change, as both employer and employee? Yes, you guessed it. Career agility. This article will flip both sides of the occupational coin, while sharing some of iOCO’s remarkable career glow-up stories that I hope will inspire you to adopt a more agile mindset to talent acquisition.

Ultimately, career agility refers to the ability to keep pace with the demands of change required in the modern business landscape. Agile employees, adept in both mindset and skills, are the ones who excel in adapting to new roles, changing work environments and business demands. Exceptional career agility allows individuals to transition into new positions, applying their skills across various roles.

The opportunity for career agility in IT

The IT industry is the ideal incubator for career agility, with opportunities matching every personality. While the cost of change can be affordable, involving certifications, self-study and employer support, the decision to transition into a new career is not easy. It requires hard work and dedication, but having made their big, brave decision, individuals who switch careers bring valuable attributes: a fresh perspective, enhanced creativity, a willingness to take chances, adaptability, flexibility, going the extra mile and a strong commitment to succeed in their career choices.

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