Becoming Generation Flux

Why Traditional Career Planning is Dead: How to be Agile, Adapt to Ambiguity, and Develop Resilience

By: Miles Anthony Smith

Narrated by: Miles Anthony Smith

Whether you or someone you know is in college or just starting out, gainfully employed (and concerned about career ambiguity), underemployed, or have been downsized, rightsized, laid off, fired, cast off, or otherwise in career transition, Becoming Generation Flux is for you.

Perhaps you are lost, hopeless, or angry. You might feel alone, cheated, ripped off, or not sure what to do next. Or maybe you are curious to understand the massive shift in the job hunting market currently rippling through the career transition landscape.

Miles will guide you on a job search journey to understand the past, confront the career development present, and conquer future career success. You will learn why traditional career planning is dead, how to become agile, adapt to ambiguity, and develop resilience no matter what the job change market throws your way.

The book is divided into the following four parts:

• Part 1: Lies, Damned Lies: Historical Context
• Part 2: Stop The Education Madness!
• Part 3: Embrace Becoming Generation Flux
• Part 4: Hope in the Job Seeking Trenches

To discover why the job market is seemingly in chaos and learn practical action steps to navigate your career journey, get Becoming Generation Flux now.

©2014 Kompelling Publishing (P)2014 Kompelling Publishing

very informative

After listening to this audiobook, I found in my mature self that im old school. I want that job where you stay until you retire. I need to get back to the mind set of my younger, responsibilty-less self. The book also had some great questions to ask in interviews.

Self help book

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

“Becoming Generation Flux” is a good analysis of how education, the workplace and career management are becoming unpredictable. The increasing costs of education and its impact on graduates to how one can no longer count on steady employment with one organization throughout a career, it is clear Miles Smith understands the changing career landscape.This audiobook Iis good for those just beginning to look at a career path and educational choices ;

must read for job seekers

What made the experience of listening to Becoming Generation Flux the most enjoyable?

I received this book free to review. This is a great book to use to tailor job searches and describe the current job market. In this age, you need to be able to handle change and potentially take jobs that will be used as steps. Knowledge gives the advantage and every experience needs to be used as a way to advance and better yourself. Definitely a book anyone entering the job market or looking to get ahead needs to read!

Great way to prepare for a career change!

Where does Becoming Generation Flux rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This audiobook provides a good analysis of the current market trends. New generation of workers will need to be more flexible. You will learn why. You will also learn how to prepare for an interview and what are the signs that it is time for a career change. Should you build your professional network or should you get a degree? This audiobook is great for job seekers and current workers too!

Outstanding Book!!!!

The author, Mr. Smith has done an exceptional job at informing anyone, how to endure the stresses and adapt to a non-traditional career plan. I learned many things that were helpful in getting my new career plan in order. I enjoyed this book, because it was well written and straight forward. It also established that the author is dedicated to assisting recent grads or those in search of a new career path. I highly recommend this book to anyone struggling to get ahead in today's "workforce".

Good book for high school seniors

I thought this book would have lots of tips for getting ahead at work and advancing your career. It was more of a summary of the recent changes to the economy, education, and job markets. I would have liked more tips for those already happily employed who are looking to get promoted.

I liked all the research that the author did, but the presentation could have been a little less dry, and a little more compelling.

This would be a good book for high school seniors who wanted to become better informed about what they were going to face in college and then later in the job market. This is not such a great book for those who already graduated college and found a job - they already know what the job market is like.

This is one of the best audio book!!!

Where does Becoming Generation Flux rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I would rate it my top 3 because they way things are explained in this audio book is very well done. The speaker talks in a pace so that everyone can hear and grasp the information being given.

What other book might you compare Becoming Generation Flux to and why?

"Get The Job You Want, Even When No One's Hiring: Take Charge of Your Career, Find a Job You Love, and Earn What You Deserve" by Ford Myers because both books tells you what is going on in the economy and how you can do things differently to obtain the job you want.

What does Miles Anthony Smith bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

A slow pace reading and stopping where they may be a punctual mark. Also reading it so that I don't get bored just stirring at the words myself. His voice alone is very impressive and makes me want to listen.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I did have extreme reaction to this book because I was surprised of what was said. I learned new things about the economy and types of jobs they are out there. It did not make me laugh or cry because this is just not that type of book. More of an informative one.

Any additional comments?

Great Job, I hope fore more informative books about careers and the economy just like this one. Job well done!

Very informative book!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I highly recommend, " Becoming Generation Flux." It's a very comprehensive yet concise audiobook on career planning. There are many insights on the data on unemployment and labor trends. I appreciated how the author also gives historical context so that his readers can better understand the influxes of the job market. For example, he explains how machines have dramatically changed the era that we live in and resulted in the decline of white collar jobs. The author mentioned people in my generation (90s kids) and how we are more at risk to lie with our parents. This resonated highly with me. However, I feel better prepared and wiser in my career. This audiobook has definitely given me some useful tips and methods.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The labor market is broken. Boo!

Interesting book for Job Seekers

What did you love best about Becoming Generation Flux?

This book had an oddly reassuring tone for current job seekers. I really like some of the advice offered and the way it was presented.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Miles Anthony Smith?

I wouldn't mind listening to another book narrated by Miles Smith, but I wouldn't go out of my way to do so. His narration was fine, but a bit robotic sounding.

A New Way To Believe

Would you consider the audio edition of Becoming Generation Flux to be better than the print version?

I learn by hearing so the audio version is better for me. I would have the print version as a back up to review the references later.

Which scene was your favorite?

The belief by my parents of having a good job for a good company for an entire career is now a myth.My generation were taught,believed and were disillusioned when the rules changed.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

no

Any additional comments?

The author wrote in an entertaining way. The audio version was educational. The chapters were separated in a logical way.