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You are your greatest asset, and as an extension of that, your job is one of your best assets, too.

Like any asset, your career is something you must take care of and nurture so that it keeps its worth over the long haul. When you treat your job like an asset – one you will give to, but also one that you want to work for you in return – you will be better able to make the right decisions about your career in the long term.

For young and future leaders navigating their first job after college, understanding the job market landscape is crucial.

Research by the Burning Glass Institute and Strada Education Foundation reveals that nearly half of college graduates find themselves in positions that do not require their degrees. 

A new paper from the European Network of Public Employment Services (PES Network) presents the latest thinking and PES practices around new forms of skills assessment, recognition and validation (including via micro-credentials) and skills-based training. It calls for increased efforts by PES to coordinate with partners in building comprehensive and effective skills-based services.

‘The future is bleak’: how AI concerns are shaping graduate career choices

From illustration to translation, young people worry that they will have to choose their paths carefully.

A career is the sum of your professional journey. Many people embark on a career because it can help them achieve their goals, such as acquiring more knowledge and experience, taking on more responsibility, or earning higher salaries. 

Choosing a career isn't a one-time decision but a continuous series of decisions you make according to plans and goals you set out for yourself. See this as a series of small tiles that come together to form a mosaic, with your career being the final picture.

You can’t create a meaningful career if you don’t know what you want.

The best way to get clarity is to ask yourself, “What do I want?” Though it may seem like an easy exercise, it can be surprisingly difficult for some. This is especially true for those who wrestle with fear and insecurities about acknowledging their dreams.

While some people might argue that the secret to success lies in creating a detailed, linear path to your ultimate career goal, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says over-planning isn’t just ineffective — it can torpedo your chances of building a fulfilling

career.

As we got older, however, our childhood ambitions morphed into more realistic choices, informed by the ever-changing world of work around us. With technology rapidly transforming every industry, the job market is undergoing a tremendous amount of change.