This presentation was given on June 2, 2012 as part of the co-sponsored Career Boost Camp program at UCSD.

1. Career Revolution
Christine DiDonato, Director
Talent & Organizational Development
Sony Electronics, Inc.

2. MAKING HISTORY
2005 – U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts massive talent
shortage by 2015 due to large Boomer generation (born 1943-
1960) retiring. Gen Y (born 1982-2001) enters the workforce
with promises of investment in their career development and
endless opportunity.
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3. MAKING HISTORY
2010 – Global economic recession causes companies to reduce
expenses (layoffs) resulting in record unemployment.
Organizations reduce spending on employee development and
shift focus from investing in internal career growth to retaining
most senior staff.
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4. THE FUTURE –
WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?
2015 – Gen X (born 1967 -1981) population take over most of
the senior leadership positions. Senior leadership will be looking
for the most talented and innovative employees to fill coveted
management positions.
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5. THE FUTURE –
WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?
2020 – By the year 2020 half of the workforce will be Gen Y.
Predictions of fierce competition among peers for most
coveted positions.
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6. The Power of Mindsets

7. Your brand is your
promise and power

8. Technology is only a
catalyst for collaboration

9. Good ideas take
influence to
implement

10. Progression is more
important than pay

11. Jobs are rented;
careers are owned

12. Work and play
can coexist

13. Success starts
with a belief

14. Brand
Believe Collaborate
Play Influence
Own Progress

15. The 7 Must-have Mindsets™
Brand
Believe Collaborate
Play Influence
Own Progress

16. Career Revolution
Thank you,
Christine DiDonato