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Let us start with the global trends to explain this Viking Rule, as Technological Innovation and Demographic changes are transforming the world of work. On the one hand, automation, robotics and artificial intelligence are changing the production processes and business models in all sectors of the economy. The labour demand is being modified according to the new skills and knowledge required by the new business environment. Against this background, the workforce must be trained to adapt to the new market circumstances. On the other hand, we have demographic trends, which in developed economies translate into an aging population that puts pressure on the social welfare systems. The solution in many cases is to extend the working life to maintain social security systems. In a nutshell , we will foreseeably have to work a greater number of years in the future. In summary, we have two major trends in the labour market: a continuous innovation process that rapidly cha...

In an earlier post, we spoke about the first Viking Rule to build a successful career: get to know yourself so you can find your vocation , the place where your talent meets what you like and what the world needs. The second Viking Rule is to understand the market needs. When you start your professional career, it is normal not to know how the labour market Works and what companies need and offer, so you may need to consult people with more experience than yourself to find out the long-term characteristics of each career path. A Mentor is a person with experience that helps you in your development within a formal program or as a result of a more spontaneous relationship. In other words, a Mentor is like a friend who listens to you and gives you advice on any subject that you are free to accept or reject. A Coach is something different, it is usually a specialized professional who directs you towards concrete results in the profe...