3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
<04-08> INTRODUCTION
04> Why This Topic 05> Research Methods 06> Process
<09-12> CHINA TRIP
<13-22> INFOGRAPHICS
13> Outsourcing 14> Job Vulnerability 16> History & Events
20> Zippies: Indian Youth 21> Chinese Youth:
Education to Employment 22> Staying Relevant: Tips from
Experts on Staying Relevant in an Increasingly Global Job Market
<23-25> STARTING A BUZZ
23> Social Media 25> www.NimbleHive.com
<00-00> OPPORTUNITIES
00> Dynamic Possibilities
27> Acknowledgments
28-31> Bibliography
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4. INTRODUCTION: Why This Topic?
Having a secure career with steady income is vital for the Instead of bewailing the painful sting of globalization and
vast majority of the population. Advances in technology offshoring, Americans need to focus on being an asset so
continues to be both a benefit and a force for metamorphosis valuable that employers cannot afford to lose. While employ-
in the professional world. Many jobs that once were secure- ers are seeking the path of least resistance and countries like
ly anchored in America can now be performed by hungry, India and China striving to out race America, being average
intelligent, and ambitious workers around the world. and adequate is no longer secure.
Marty Nemko asserts, “If you just keep your head to the Thomas Friedman states that each of us will need to work
grindstone, you’re a worker bee. And good worker bees can harder and run faster to keep up our standard of living.
usually be found for 75% less than you cost in Mumbai, Staying relevant in a global job market is essential to our
Macau, Manila, or Moscow.” Since the value proposition for survival.
American professionals is not cheap wages, what can it be?
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5. INTRODUCTION: Research Methods
A diverse assortment of research was essential
to acquire an adequate understanding of stay-
ing relevant in a global job market. ProQuest is
a commodious resource for scholastic articles.
Evernote is a recommended application for
keeping track of the copious amounts of
material accumulated over three quarters.
Evernote is free and compatible with Mac,
PC, and mobile platforms. Individual Evernote
accounts are accessible to subscribers thorough
logging in on any Internet-connected
computer. iBooks on the iPad allows
convenient purchase and reading with
highlighting and note capabilities.
Twitter is a great way to follow experts on this
subject and find, discuss, and share articles that
may otherwise be missed.
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