Reimagining Career Development through Infopreneurship: A Sys-tematic Literature Review

The landscape of traditional employment structures is undergoing a transformation due to the advancements in technology. Consequently, there is a surge in the number of individuals who are using digital technologies and information to create value. This trend has given rise to information entrepreneurship, which offers a unique career path for those seeking alternative options in the dynamic job market. The objective of this systematic literature review (SLR) is to explore entrepreneurship as a career choice in developing nations. The study ex-amines the challenges, benefits, and opportunities associated with information entrepreneurship in the present job market. The research papers were carefully selected by applying strict inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure the review's comprehensiveness. The primary aim of this SLR is to enhance the current understanding of infopreneurial career paths in the contemporary job market by critically analyzing the chosen literature. It intends to provide in-depth insights into the complex aspects of these career paths, which can be highly valua-ble to policymakers, researchers, and the general public.

Infoprenuer, information entrepreneurship, career option, employment market

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