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Personal Statement Assignment- (Module 3)

The future of work In Jamaica

Reflection or Personal Statement the Future of Work

This Philosophy of Education and Work course is really a interesting course I really get a

grip of what work was like during the renaissance era and the Industrial Revolution and the

different reformers and the protest for a better life and the different systems that each philosophers

set up to make life easier for the poorer class and so on.

In Today’s world, the composition and how work is done has massively changed and is still

continuing to change. Work is now more complex; more team base depends greatly on technological

and social skills and lastly more mobile and does not depend on geography. If we could take a walk

around the future workplace, what would we see? Over the last decade, globalisation and new

technologies have brought tremendous change to the way we work. Without a doubt, how

businesses communicate, collaborate and engage their workforce is set to evolve, if current

technological progress and trends continue. What could the future connected business of 2030

look like?

21st century artificial intelligence has cutting-edge capabilities that are rapidly changing

the way we live. But many concerns raised about AI are similar to ones from previous periods of

rapid change, like the Industrial Revolution. Automation has been changing the way we work. So,

will the future workforce still mostly be human or will it comprise robots and digital workers?

Governments must take steps to retrain the workforce to adapt to the needs of new technology and
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address gaps in skill sets, particularly for those whose jobs are most likely to be affected by

automation, such as manufacturing, transport, storage and public administration. Policy makers

will have to make key decisions about practical and ethical aspects of artificial intelligence, such

as data storage and privacy. For example robot tax or a universal basic income may be the way

forward. As a consequence of automation, sectors “with a predicted net increase of jobs could

include health, professional, scientific, technical services and education.

It is estimated that 75 million jobs may be displaced by a shift in the division of labour

between humans and machines, while 133 million new roles may emerge, according to a report by

the World Economic Forum. So it’s more likely that robots and people will work side by side.

The exceptional circumstances brought about by the coronavirus might be a turning point

for how we communicate at work. Since the outbreak of the virus companies are embracing virtual

meetings and video conferencing, such as conferencing platform Zoom Video, cloud computing,

web conferencing and tele-presence are powering connectivity across the globe and allowing people

to work remotely. There are many factors that will influence our future workplace besides

technology; globalisation, for example, means our work is evermore connected. In the health or the

care sector, it’s less feasible, but even there, virtual technologies help surgeons coach each other

across the globe and GPs already conduct consultations through apps. The job market will

undoubtedly change due to artificial intelligence and other advances in technology. employers said

soft skills, such as interpersonal intelligence, critical thinking and good communication, are

equally or more important than hard skills when deciding whether they hire a candidate.

In conclusion, while the future workplace will be more technologically connected, it’s

crucial we strengthen and invest in the human elements of our work.

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Not sure if this is the way I should addressed!!!

An enthusiastic professional individual who is seeking a new challenging career after many years

of working in administrative profession. Excellent administrative skills, thorough knowledge of all

Microsoft Office programs, as well as proficiency in customer service and extensive experience

liaising with clients. I am a hardworking individual who strives to achieve the best in all areas,

and I am always eager to learn new skills and advance my career. As this is a huge career change I

am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Career Development at the Vocational Training

Development Institute (VTDI). I have a passion and am striving to make a real difference to

young people’s lives through applying the knowledge and skills I have learnt in assisting

individual’s to make wise career choices. I considered myself to be a lifelong learner always

hunger and seeking knowledge to assist individuals with current information and where to go for

further assistance, and I am keen to build upon my knowledge and continue to learn within this

profession. As a self motivated individual, I am keen to follow my dream within this new industry

of becoming career development practitioners in the field of career counselling. After completing

my degree I would love to get a occupation in field of career counselling this will allowed me to

develop my knowledge and counseling skill in the industry and gain hands on experience, as well

as furthering my transferable skill set in this exciting sector. My career goal is to gain a role which

allows me to further my knowledge and skills, as well as increased responsibility at a market-

leading and innovative company. My career goal is, 'I am looking to start my career in the exciting

world of career counselling and to develop the skills learned through my university studies and

internships’.
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Reference
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