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How Career Optionality Keeps You Competitive—Even in Tough Markets

Building Flexibility and Freedom into Your Career

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Wayne Chen
Nov 04, 2024
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Recently, I reconnected with a colleague who is exploring new career opportunities.

"It's wild," he said, "I'm actually getting flooded with responses!"

In today's job market, where rejections often outnumber replies, this sounds like a superpower.

So, what's his secret sauce?

Two words: career optionality.

Think of it like being a Swiss Army knife in a w…

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