And What Do You Do?
10 steps to creating a portfolio career
Published on 15. October 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-4081-1630-2 (ISBN)
Description
Would you like to find work that uses all your skills and passions? That can help you experience a great work/life blend? And that is flexible enough so you can thrive in difficult economic times? If your answer is yes, we encourage you to consider a portfolio career - essentially, doing two or more jobs for different employers. It begins by reframing work around you and playing to your greatest strengths. Part-time, full-time, working for yourself and/or for an organisation, the choice is yours. In the UK, at least a million people are already experiencing the benefits of a portfolio career. In 10 practical steps, this book encourages you to explore another way to find health, happiness and fulfilment in your work. Advance praise for And What Do You Do? '...a practical, inspiring and necessary book...a must-read.' Steven D'Souza, author of Brilliant Networking and Executive Fellow, IE Business School
Reviews / Votes
'A must-read for all career professionals and their customers who want a step by step guide to progress from earning an income from various sources in an apparent unstructured way, to creating a satisfying and enjoyable way to self-manage their career.' Vivienne Brown, President, Institute of Careers Guidance 'It should be made compulsory reading for everyone over 50 and strongly recommended to anyone at any age who's struggling to achieve an interesting, challenging and rewarding working life.' Inmyprime Website (November 2009) 'I bought the book and consumed it in under a week...I've already started implementing my plan...' Stevedangerfield.com (November 2009) 'Well researched and highly informative, and written in a positive and lively style.' Management Today (February 2010) '...a well-grounded and inspiring text.' peoplemanagement.co.uk (January 2010)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Tables, charts
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
3615 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4081-1630-2 (9781408116302)
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Persons
Barrie Hopson is Chairman of Axia Interactive Media, and is a non-executive director of two other companies. He established the Councilling and Career Development Unit at Leeds University and founded Lifeskills International. He has written 25 books and worked as a consultant all over the world. Katie Ledger's portfolio includes being a communications coach, corporate storyteller, conference facilitator and producer, writer and TV reporter for BBC Click. She also works with companies such as Microsoft, MSN, SonyHP, 3 Mobile, Wiley Publishing, Waterstones and the Post Office.