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Flex

Smart Strategies to Build A Successful Career Around Your Life
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“This book is essential for anyone seeking inspiration and practical advice on balancing professional goals with personal aspirations. Its candid storytelling and empowering insights make it a must-read for women at any stage of their career or family journey.” - Lizzie Martin, Founder of Work Life... Read More
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"This book offers insights and strategies for women and individuals who face career interruptions due to family responsibilities, illness, or other life changes. It combines practical advice, real-life stories, and expert guidance to help readers maintain and advance their careers amidst life's challenges, twists and turns"--

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“This book is essential for anyone seeking inspiration and practical advice on balancing professional goals with personal aspirations. Its candid storytelling and empowering insights make it a must-read for women at any stage of their career or family journey.”

- Lizzie Martin, Founder of Work Life Mother

“Managing working life alongside family responsibilities can be a fraught and exhausting experience. A must-read for ambitious mothers seeking to forge ahead and embark on a path to career fulfilment while successfully parenting young children.”

- Rosie Reynolds, Chief Commercial Officer at Aspect Capital

Build A Career That Works For You: Smart Strategies For Career Success

Flex: Smart Strategies to Build a Successful Career Around Your Life, by Elizabeth Willetts, is a dynamic guide for anyone wanting to build a successful career — on their terms! This book, written by a seasoned recruitment entrepreneur and career coach, offers a wealth of strategies, real-life success stories, and expert advice to empower you to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace and advance your career, even when life throws you curveballs.

Whether you’re looking to pivot to a new field, climb the corporate ladder, or integrate more flexibility into your current role, Willetts’ insightful and actionable advice is designed to help you maintain momentum and advance your career in a way that works for you. Through captivating case studies of women who’ve successfully navigated the modern workplace, this guide highlights the non-linear nature of career progression and demonstrates how to assess and use your skills effectively, overcome common obstacles, and make bold moves with confidence.

You’ll find:

  • Strategies to help you gain clarity on your career and identify a job you'll love - great if you want to switch careers
  • Advice for rebooting your career after a lengthy maternity or family leave
  • Actionable tips on writing your CV, creating a LinkedIn profile, and nailing job interviews
  • Techniques to help you make a flexible working request your employer is more likely to say YES to
  • Real-world stories from women who have created a career they've adored - whatever life has thrown at them

Flex: Smart Strategies to Build a Successful Career Around Your Life by Elizabeth Willetts is more than just a career manual; it’s your personal blueprint for crafting a fulfilling career that truly fits your life. Packed with actionable strategies and inspiring stories, this book is the go-to resource for anyone ready to tackle the challenges of the modern workplace with confidence. Whether you’re pivoting careers, climbing the corporate ladder, or seeking that perfect work-life balance, Flex offers you the tools you need to thrive on your terms.

Elizabeth Willetts is the founder of Investing in Women, an organisation that helps businesses reach candidates looking for flexible and part-time work. She is passionate about educating businesses on the benefits of flexible working and attracting top female talent. She also provides one-to-one coaching to job seekers looking to advance their careers.

Get ready to transform the way you approach your career with Flex, and start building the successful professional life you deserve.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781394267798

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 January 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 256

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