Flex
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Flex

Smart Strategies to Build A Successful Career Around Your Life

  1. 253 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Flex

Smart Strategies to Build A Successful Career Around Your Life

About this book

"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.

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Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781394267798
eBook ISBN
9781394267842
Edition
1
Subtopic
Careers

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Foreword
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Introduction
  8. Chapter 1 What Do You Want?
  9. Chapter 2 What to Do When You Want to Switch Careers
  10. Chapter 3 Where to Look for Jobs
  11. Chapter 4 Career Breaks
  12. Chapter 5 Staying Positive When Life Throws a Curveball
  13. Chapter 6 Gender Discrimination
  14. Chapter 7 Writing a CV
  15. Chapter 8 Cover Letters
  16. Chapter 9 LinkedIn
  17. Chapter 10 Offline Networking
  18. Chapter 11 Job Interviewing
  19. Chapter 12 Video Job Interviews
  20. Chapter 13 Job Offers
  21. Chapter 14 Flexible Working Requests
  22. Chapter 15 Handing in Your Notice
  23. Chapter 16 Counter Offers
  24. Chapter 17 Making an Impact at Work
  25. Chapter 18 Asking for a Pay Rise – and Getting Paid What You Deserve!
  26. Chapter 19 Starting Your Own Business
  27. Chapter 20 How to Make it Work
  28. Final Thoughts: Embracing the Journey
  29. Appendix
  30. About the Author
  31. Index
  32. EULA