Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Ten WaysTo Ride Up A Successful Portfolio Career

In most village economies, you will rarely find a person who does just one thing. A farmer may double up as the vet. The grocer may well be the fortune teller. Career News obtained an social impact and shared the best suited tips to polish your career profile.

There’s rarely any money paid for these informal services. And none of them have the degrees or qualifications, of course. But they have the knowledge and experience. And it works out quite well in the end; even had a qualified vet been around, the rural folk may not have been able to afford him.

Assess your hobbies and interests. Spend time reflecting on the types of activities that give you the most satisfaction, the most joy

Examine your educational background. Besides the credentials you’ve received from your educational experiences, make a list of your favourite courses or subjects

Review your work history. Look for the common threads that bind your past together

Deconstruct past experiences into skill sets

Weigh the pros and cons. There’s risk involved in all activities, but managing a portfolio career carries additional risks.

Develop a plan. The best way to deal with some of the common problems people face when foraying into a portfolio career is developing a plan of action.

Get organized. One of the keys to your portfolio career success is having a system.

Have a support system. It’s absolutely crucial, especially in the early phases, to have the support of family and friends.

Use your network. Just as with traditional job-hunting, your network of personal contacts will be extremely beneficial to you when you have a portfolio career.

Always act professional. Your reputation is your lifeblood in a portfolio career, and the more positive word-of-mouth you receive from performing your jobs professionally, the more opportunities will come your way.

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