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Dispel The Career Myth

The very concept of a career is becoming less and less relevant. We are suffering from the career myth — a delusional belief in the outdated idea of linear career progression.

Instead of seeking the linear life on a career railway track, it is time to embrace the unpredictable and engineer the unexpected.

This approach is described by Cathy Campbell and Peggy Dutton in their Career Crafting Professional’s Guide:

Career Crafting:
The Decade after High School
by Cathy Campbell and Peggy Dutton

Their  book is available as a free PDF download from Cannexus. The book is well organized and well-written – clear, simple, informative, visually appealing, and demonstrating the experience and knowledge of the authors.

For your convenience, I have made each of the chapters into separate files that you can download, print and study one by one.

Career Crafting Professional’s Guide

In the book you will find:

  • FIVE STRATEGIES for finding fulfilling work. (Chapter 2)
  • EIGHT CAREER CRAFTING TECHNIQUES that help people be proactive in the face of uncertainty. (Chapter 6)

Working Identity
by Hermione Ibarra

Unlike the Career Crafter’s Guide, which is intended for students and graduates seeking to find their niche in life, Working Identity is written for and about those who make mid-life career changes.

Additional Resources

The Career Crafter's Journey