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LinkedIn CEO says it’s 'outdated' to have a five-year career plan: It’s a 'little bit foolish' considering the pace AI is changing the workplace

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One of the most common pieces of career advice is you should always have a five-year plan mapped out. It’s a way to set targets, stay on track, and advance in your career. But LinkedIn’s CEO says that’s “outdated,” considering the state of today’s job market. 

“You’ll hear people frequently say, ‘Hey, you have to have a five-year plan, like, chart out what the next five years of your life are going to look like, and then follow that path and follow that plan,” Ryan Roslansky said during a recent No One Knows What They’re Doing podcast episode. 

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