Do you know about the “Squiggly Career”?
If you feel demotivated about the career ladder, here is an exciting alternative
Thump..thump..stomp..stomp..trudging up the career ladder, stuck in one job, one role and one industry all your life is a thing of the past. A squiggly career is all about embracing change, exploring diverse interests, and being open to new opportunities.
Developing in different directions with freedom and flexibility, not being defined by you last job, or area of formal education and exploring your curiosity by upskilling is the core mantra of a squiggly career.
How can you embrace a “Squiggly Career” according to Helen Tupper, co-author of the №1 Sunday Times Bestseller, “The Squiggly Career: Ditch the Ladder, Discover Opportunity, Design Your Career”?
1. Think about Talents, NOT Titles
Titles are like pieces of a puzzle, and one has to try to fit into a predetermined picture. Talents, on the other hand, are the puzzle pieces you get to choose. You’re not assembling someone else’s picture; you’re crafting your own masterpiece. Squiggly careers are the grand canvas where you…