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2. Industries

"An industry is a group of companies that are related based on their primary business activities." - Investopedia

Staying connected to your industry community/network is effective career management to

  • Learn about emerging trends and opportunities.
  • Gain industry knowledge through professional development, conferences, and/or webinars. 
  • Understand how to contribute to your industry.

For those in career transition, choosing an industry of interest can seem daunting. Many career skills are applicable across industries—from hospitality to education, to healthcare.  It is important to understand what external factors may create challenges to transitioning your skills into a new industry.

Activity


Go online and investigate an industry of interest (if you are established in an industry, search for another), an emerging industry, and a declining industry. You can choose from the list below or an industry of your choice.

Jot your answers to these questions in your External Influences Worksheet, or in your journal.

  • What challenges do these industries face?
  • What information did you learn that could influence your career path?
  • If you are established in your career and industry, how do you keep a pulse on your industry?

Here are some ideas for industries to investigate, or choose your own:

These sites will be helpful in your investigation:

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