There are still seasons of plenty in front of us, we just have to know how and where to find them. There are more seasons of plenty for those with creative skills, as they can adjust their skill set to fit in almost anywhere. Those who suffer from the dry seasons are those who only have one basic skill and there is no useful way to apply their skills in today’s market.
Being able to provide an employer, or potential employer, with flexibility is the most attractive skill set that one can posses these days. Employees that can jump around from one position to another are less likely to be laid off than those who are only able to provide on single skill. In order to adjust to the dry seasons, employees need to beef up on their credentials. Believe it or not there are still places that are hiring for long term positions and businesses that are still experiencing growth.
Being hired in today’s market is difficult. We have more college graduates seeking out positions in fast food chains than ever before, and those who are graduating college this year do not have a very wet season looking them in the eye. However, those who opt for additional skills, flexible skill sets, and additional credentials are much more likely to discover that there is still opportunity out there despite the dryness of the season. Sometimes success is just as much about determination as it is about anything else.
