In the chapter 1 of "You majored in what" by katharine Brooks discuss about the linear thinking about careers. In page 2 The linear theory says:"I'm studying accounting so i can be an accountant", or "i'm going to be an english major so i can teach english". Many people that are starting a career think is only a reduced path that should go in a line for all the life. The author says that students should expand their careers paths with different options.
In chapter 1 also discuss the chaos theory. This is based on mathematical formulas designed to develop a better weather prediction model. We also know that the greater the distance between now and the future , the weaker our prediction will be.
We are introduced to the wandering map in chapter 2. it is a way to illustrate and organize your skills, experiences and characteristics. This is an exercise that is a way to connect the dots and see the pattern of skills and experiences that people have acquired. This is a very helpful tool because students can get new career ideas.
Hi paul while i was browsing all the blog entries iliked your way of thinking an your idea on chapter 1 thats its always good to have different opinions, various suggestions in any of the work we are doing may in the personl life or professional life anywhere we go its good to have second opinion beacuse some times things get changed without any notifications an then we are left behind thinking Now whats going to be next?
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