The Squiggly Line Career : How Changing Professions Can Advance a Career in Unexpected Ways

Angela Champ

ISBN 10: 0228840600 / ISBN 13: 9780228840602

Published by Angela Champ Nov 2020, 2020

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Neuware - When we are children, people ask us what we want to be when we grow up. The question elicits all sorts of dreams as a kid - 'I want to be a ballerina' or 'a firefighter' or 'an astronaut.' It becomes daunting as we grow up and start feeling pressured to make a choice that could affect the rest of our lives. What if we're not meant to follow just one path but, rather, pursue a squiggly line career that moves us across professions and industries Filled with examples of real life squiggly line careers and interactive exercises, this book challenges you to think beyond your job title and the traditional career path. It also provides tips and guidance for recruiters, human resource professionals and hiring managers, and makes the case for how to attract a squiggly line career candidate.A must-read for job seekers looking for their next squiggly step and for recruiters tasked with finding the perfect candidate for their roles, this book will change the way you think about careers and recruitment.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Squiggly Line Career : How Changing Professions Can Advance a Career in Unexpected Ways
• Publisher: Angela Champ Nov 2020
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0228840600
• ISBN 13: 9780228840602
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 222W x 145H x 14D millimeters 222 millimeters width by 145 millimeters height by 14 millimeters depth
• Weight: 392 grams

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Synopsis

When we are children, people ask us what we want to be when we grow up. The question elicits all sorts of dreams as a kid - "I want to be a ballerina" or "a firefighter" or "an astronaut." It becomes daunting as we grow up and start feeling pressured to make a choice that could affect the rest of our lives. What if we're not meant to follow just one path but, rather, pursue a squiggly line career that moves us across professions and industries? Filled with examples of real life squiggly line careers and interactive exercises, this book challenges you to think beyond your job title and the traditional career path. It also provides tips and guidance for recruiters, human resource professionals and hiring managers, and makes the case for how to attract a squiggly line career candidate.

A must-read for job seekers looking for their next squiggly step and for recruiters tasked with finding the perfect candidate for their roles, this book will change the way you think about careers and recruitment.

About the Author

Angela Champ is a human resources executive and frequent conference speaker, and is the author of "It Depends: Employee Relations Case Studies for Human Resources Professionals and Students." Her own squiggly line career has spanned several industries in three provinces. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia with her family. For more information, visit www.angelachamp.com.