Purpose and benefits

In an increasingly uncertain world, build on your employability by accumulating skills and experience. Expect to change direction more than once.
Don’t expect to plan specific job moves far in advance. Be open to new opportunities that may arise, including events you can’t control such as mergers and restructuring.
Be clear about what you want out of life as well as work. Reassess this from time to time so that your career genuinely matches your needs as they change.
Do something you enjoy (you won’t succeed for long otherwise) and recognise when it’s time to move on.