Careershifters blog

Book Review: The Start-up of You by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha

The Start-up of You is a book by Reid Hofman, co-founder and chairman of LinkedIn, and Ben Casnocha, an author and entrepreneur, which shares start-up strategies that can help anyone navigate their careers and career changes successfully. If you are looking to have greater control over your career or want to learn how best to maximise opportunities for yourself, check this book out!

From Customer Services to Accountancy Business Owner

Linda Fleet used to work in customer services. When she reached her 50th birthday, she decided it was time to change direction. She retrained to receive an accountancy qualification, and now runs her own accountancy business. In this article she shares her story of how she made the change, and offers her tips for changing career successfully.

From Analyst to Senior Brand Manager

Jessica Deckinger previously worked as an Analyst for JP Morgan. She loved it, but wanted to use her creative skills more - and have the time to call her mother every now and again! She now works as the Senior Brand Manager for a large confectionery company. This is her story.

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