Squiggly Careers Squiggly Shortcut: How to Feel More in Control of Your Career (Even in Uncertain Times)
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Dec 11, 2025 Navigating your career can feel daunting in a world full of uncertainty. Discover how to declutter your mind and gain clarity by sharing your thoughts with others. Learn a prioritization technique called the Bird and the Worm to balance your immediate actions with long-term goals. Creating a vision board can visualize your ambitions, aligning your choices with your life aspirations. Plus, engage in curious conversations with those in roles you aspire to for valuable insights and direction.
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Clarity Is Direction Not Certainty
- Complete certainty in a squiggly career is unrealistic and unhelpful.
- Seek clarity as a source of direction and control, not absolute prediction.
Use Job Descriptions As Data
- Do review four to five job descriptions that feel interesting to you to gather data on progression priorities.
- Highlight repeating words or phrases to identify recurring themes that should guide your development.
Recurring Language Reveals Priorities
- Spotting repeated language across roles reveals what truly interests you beyond current duties.
- Those recurring themes become reliable priorities for your progression regardless of exact future roles.
