Let me first say that I agree with Jared's POV on the value of being a
generalist.
As for this:
In my opinion, we'll see less emphasis on individual specialist job
titles going forward. We're already seeing that in the job postings
that have come out in the last year. They tend to be looking for
more generalist individuals with a well-rounded, rich set of skills.
Many teams can't afford to have members who are missing the core
skills, even if the skills they have are rich unto themselves.
I think the rise in interest in people with broad skills has a lot to
do with the economy. Every time it goes down the toilet, employers
want people who can fill more than one role. When the economy improves
and more bodies are needed, that pressure is alleviated and employers
become less picky and demanding. It happened in 2001 and again in 2008.
Nancy
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Nancy Broden
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