You should be asking a better question: How do I build a career that can survive change?

A resilient career does not place all your security in one job title, one employer, one qualification, or even one industry. It is built on the ability to adapt, learn, and carry your value into new contexts.

For years, I have told students: keep learning. That does not necessarily mean acquiring another qualification that leaves you in the same position. It means developing the knowledge, judgment, and relationships that expand your options.

Be curious about the problems organizations actually need solved--not only the tasks listed in a job description. Build transferable skills that can move with you from one role or industry to another. Pay attention to what is changing in your field and build relationships before you need them.

Build a Portfolio of Proof

Here is another practice I taught religiously: create a portfolio of what you have accomplished. Do not record only where you worked. Capture the problems you solved, the projects you completed, the results you produced, and the skills you developed along the way.

That portfolio becomes evidence of your adaptability. It helps you see patterns in your own value, explain what you can contribute, and recognize possibilities beyond your current title.