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Purpose
– Emphasizes the soft and hard skills needed to put a person in a position to shortlist his or her employer.
Design/methodology/approach
– Shares seven tools to fast-track a career. Outlines tips to build career capital.
Findings
– Advances the view that there is no permanent employment but only permanent employability.
Practical implications
– Argues that the findings can be applied in any industry or sector of the economy.
Social implications
– Examines why the modern business world rewards the greater flexibility associated with employability over employment.
Originality/value
– Turns the spotlight on acquiring the right mindset, tool set and skill set to be able to shortlist an employer.
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2015
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