22 tips to create your successful portfolio career

Creating a successful portfolio career takes thought, reflection, self-awareness and planning.

Here are 22 tips:

Be clear about your career horizon/vision
Learn from those who have one
Get an experienced career coach or mentor
Research market needs
Have self-awareness about your motivations, values, needs, wants and financial security thresholds
Make time to think, plan and reflect
Don’t be afraid to say ‘no’ to the wrong thing
Invest in your skills and knowledge
Make time to market yourself
Define your personal brand
Keep an eye on changing trends
Build a high quality and diverse network
Know what makes you unique
Create and maintain a financial ‘cushion’
Stay ahead of your competitors
Avoid losing time e.g. politicking and gossiping
Have a good support system
Use technology to be expedient
Be open to unexpected and unplanned opportunities
Don’t be afraid to pivot/change your focus
Have a compelling verbal business card
Create case study examples of flagship cases and projects

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