Here’s How the Past Year Has Led to New Career Possibilities for 2021

The past year has caused many of us to reevaluate what we truly want in our careers – and our lives. As we enter the new year, here are just a few of the areas of growth I’ve observed in 2020 that will continue to provide new career opportunities in 2021.

Clarity – With quarantine, remote work, and disruption all around us, many of us have gained significant clarity surrounding what we really want in our career (and life). We’re no longer content to just put our time in; we want a career that connects with our purpose and our priorities!

Boldness – Not only have we identified some new goals, but we’ve also grown in our willingness to step out in our careers! Many people are taking ownership of their careers, whether it comes to pursuing a new position, company, or industry, or starting a new business.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – The increased focus on creating more equitable corporate cultures has opened up opportunities for people to enter new spaces and impact the trajectory of the organization. It has also paved the way for changes that allow opportunities for current employees to advance.

Remote Work – We’ve all improved our expertise when it comes to remote communication, new work rhythms, and finding a healthy balance while working from home. Zoom calls that once seemed like a big deal are now part of our everyday life, and we’ve adapted in countless ways to a different way of doing business.

Corporate Changes – The rapid transition to remote work has led to a whole new culture and new possibilities within the corporate space. Those who need or want to work from home are no longer at a disadvantage when it comes to job opportunities! While some of this change may be temporary, many companies will continue to be open to considering different variations of remote or partially remote positions.

Work Life Balance – Many companies have shown greater support and flexibility with regard to family life balance, and many of those who have not received that support from their employers are transitioning to companies whose values align with their own.

These are a few of the things to look forward to as we move into 2021!