Portfolio working

A portfolio career involves earning your income from a variety of sources. For example, you might work on freelance contracts or as a part-time employee for several organisations, and perhaps also run a business.

• In this style of working, your income is gained from several sources.
• It is popular with those who have specific skills that are in demand by different organisations.
• At different times you might combine self-employment with, for example, short-term contracts or part-time, temporary or project work.
• Each job adds skills and experience to your portfolio.
• This type of work allows flexibility and can also be secure.

Additional information

• Personneltoday.com (search articles for ‘how to become a portfolio worker’)
• Flexibility for flexible and home working