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As a team of non-traditional workers, we get asked a lot of questions about our unique careers. Here are answers to commonly asked questions regarding independent work (freelance, contract and consulting) and portfolio careers.

 

 
 

What do I need to know about workforce trends? 1 Minutes


what is an independent worker? 1 Minute


Independent Work in Retirement Career Story 1 minute


Should I take a Short contract? 1 Minute


What advice would you give to someone about doing freelance work or taking a short-contract? 30 seconds


What advice would you give a traditional worker about independent work? 30 seconds


What is a portfolio career? 1 minute


A Graduate’s Portfolio Career Story 30 Seconds


Why do you prefer a portfolio career to a career ladder job? 1 minute


How do you start a portfolio Career? 1 minute


can you be an independent worker & a portfolio careerist at the same time? 1 Minute


What Advice Would you give someone consider starting a portfolio career? 1 minute


What’s going to happen to the career ladder? - a conversation with host melanie hayden from the healing cocoon

Discussion about portfolio careers, changing workforce trends and the shift towards on demand labour. Plus, answering the question of what’s going to happen to the career ladder. 38 minutes


cERIC Article - Leaving the Ladder Behind: Strategies to craft portfolio careers