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WORD OF THE DAY: PICK & MIX CAREER

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Cute, huh? I made it up. I originally thought of writing about “ portfolio careers” . A portfolio career refers more to having a number of roles that make up your total income, with some usually being part-time or casual such as board positions, freelancing, short-term contracts etc.  But it’s not quite what I mean. Other terms I threw around: - Multi-loyal employees - but this is more than just about company loyalty. - Fit-for-purpose career - but it sounded like a reliable SUV. - A promiscuous career - while provocative, feels like something you’d just stumble into. - Career chameleon - fits better with personality & communication. - Career agnostic - not the religious definition, the IT definition , where you’re interchangeable amongst different platforms. But I decided that Pick & Mix was by the far the cutest of the lot. It's how most people now experience their careers, so let's explore it & what it will mean for you. What is a Pick &

HOW TO NAIL A JOB INTERVIEW IN 5 SECONDS

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So you've applied for the job, your resume was fantastic, & now it's time for your interview - the thing that will actually get you the job. If you're someone who gets nervous in interviews (don't we all?!), there's a really easy technique you can use in the first few moments to have them love you instantly. And even better - it'll boost YOUR confidence too! Watch our short video to discover it for yourself.