Commonly Asked Questions
As a team of non-traditional workers, we get asked questions about our careers through our social media channels. Here are our 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