Portfolio Careers
From Corporate Recruiter to Job Seekers Champion
My friend Aimee Bateman from CareerCake.TV shares how she transitioned from being in a 9-5 job as a corporate recruiter to styling a portfolio career that gives her the freedom and variety she loves (this includes running her own recruitment consultancy business).
What did you want to be when you were a little girl?
I wanted to be something different every week. A teacher, so I could write on the board in chalk. A marine … (Read More)
From Tax Accountant to Intuitive
Rachel Willis shares how she made the transition from a corporate tax accountant to running her own global business as an ‘intuitive’. Talk about a radical change!… Read on + be truly inspired by Rachel’s journey + tips…
Tell me more about what you do for a living?
I love that in our language we can call our job our ‘living’. This is how I like to think of it too, having experienced working for … (Read More)
Contract Private PA- 10 hours a wk
An exclusive Private PA/ lifestyle business is looking for a proactive, energetic personal PA for circa 10 hrs a week based in central London. Ever seen Sex + The City how Carrie has a switched on personal PA that gets involved with anything + everything to support her busy lifestyle? Well that’s what you’ll be doing.
You must be technology savvy, energetic + keen to lead on a range of tasks + activities. Common sense … (Read More)
From Government Employee to Creative Independent Consultant
Freya El Baz is a Creative Independent consultant + explains why she decided move on from the world of permanent employment to go ‘solo’ + pursue a rewarding portfolio career at the age of just 26.
Tell me a bit more about what you do?
I founded my writing, editing and researching business in April 2011 after having worked for a Government department. I realised that I wanted and needed more control over my career … (Read More)
From Employed Staff Editor to Passionate Portfolio Careerist
I’ve recently had the pleasure of speaking with Helen Wiles who has a dynamic ‘portfolio career’, combining running her own company with her work as a part time lecturer. Helen is a true career stylist, shaping her career around her passions + interests to cleverly monetize a range of skills + experience . Read below to learn more about how Helen has driven her career to work for her + why she is so passionate … (Read More)
