“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.
- 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.
Table of Contents
Foreword ix
Acknowledgements xiii
Introduction xv
1 What Do You Want? 1
2 What to Do When You Want to Switch Careers 13
3 Where to Look for Jobs 23
4 Career Breaks 29
5 Staying Positive When Life Throws a Curveball 41
6 Gender Discrimination 55
7 Writing a cv 65
8 Cover Letters 77
9 LinkedIn 83
10 Offline Networking 103
11 Job Interviewing 113
12 Video Job Interviews 127
13 Job Offers 135
14 Flexible Working Requests 141
15 Handing in Your Notice 157
16 Counter Offers 161
17 Making an Impact at Work 165
18 Asking for a Pay Rise - and Getting Paid What You Deserve! 181
19 Starting Your Own Business 185
20 How to Make it Work 195
Final Thoughts: Embracing the Journey 207
Appendix 211
cv Template 211
Cover Letter Template 213
One Month’s Worth of LinkedIn Post Prompts 214
Flexible Working Request Template 218
About the Author 221
Index 223
