There is a belief entrenched in American culture that career planning Is a logical and linear activity…

…But it’s not.

We are expected to choose a career from among thousands of possibilities, often before having a chance to explore one option. Even experts cannot always anticipate the economic, social, and political events that will impact employment. How can anyone be expected to prepare for a career in a world that is constantly emerging?

We do not always need a plan to create a career. Instead, we need a plan to act on happenstance — to transform unplanned events into career opportunity.