Embracing the 'Parachute' Concept
The 'parachute' symbolizes the safety net of skills, experiences, and connections one has to navigate career transitions. Developing and nurturing this 'parachute' for career stability
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With the job market in constant flux, people everywhere have found that understanding who they are—what they care about, where and how they do their best work, and the most effective way to express their abilities—is the best compass to navigating an ever-changing and challenging professional landscape. It is also how their work can become part of a life filled with passion and purpose.
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