Career Confusion ― 21st Century Career Management in a Disrupted World

Career Confusion: 21st Century Career Management in a Disrupted World discusses why there is career confusion in today’s professional world. By examining the sequence of events and transitions that formed the current professional and career landscape, author Dr. Tracey Wilen aims to encourage and guide readers to navigate this new job market with tact and gumption. In reviewing prior revolutions in the United States economy and job landscape, insights unfold on how the past led us all to today, and how we can prepare for the continuing changes that will shape tomorrow. Career Confusion looks at how transitions have created skills gaps, new training requirements for jobs, different requirements for individuals, firm leaders, and effects on education and educators. The book also discusses career planning, talent management, and job pursuit in the modern world with suggestions on what can be done at each stage. Students and will find Career Confusion a must read while preparing to enter the professional realm, and professionals will find helpful tips and insights which will aid their career trajectory no matter the industry or experience in their career.

Dr. Tracey Wilen is a researcher and speaker on the impact of technology on society, work, and careers. A former visiting scholar at Stanford University, she has held leadership positions at Apple, HP, and Cisco Systems. She was an adjunct professor for Bay area colleges teaching classes in business, technology and women’s workforce topics. Dr. Wilen has authored 13 books, including, Career Confusion: 21^st Century Career Management in a Disrupted World (2018); Digital Disruption The Future of Work, Skills Leadership , Education and Careers in a Digital World (2018); Employed for Life, 21st. Century Career Trends (2014); Women Lead: Career Perspectives from Workplace Leaders (2013); and Society 3.0: How Technology Is Reshaping Education, Work, and Society (2012). Her current book is Digital Disruption; The Future of Work, Skills, Leadership, Education and Careers in a Digital World. She has appeared on CNN, Fox, and CBS News, and in the Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Tribune, Forbes, the Los Angeles Times, and USA Today. She is a regular guest on radio and TV shows across the US as an expert contributor. Dr. Wilen was named San Francisco Woman of the Year and honored by the San Francisco Business Times as the most Influential Woman in Bay Area Business.