A New Brand of Expertise uniquely clarifies the dynamics of the red-hot "free agent" workplace and teaches the new skills and employment strategies independent professionals must master to succeed. In today's quick and turbulent markets, companies often need specialized professional talent on an interim basis to solve specific business problems, a major trend creating huge opportunities and an alternative career track for many professionals. A New Brand of Expertise clarifies for independent professionals why companies need interim talent and how to develop a skill set that matches market needs. Readers will learn effective methods for uniquely marketing and branding themselves in order to develop a sustainable and successful free agent career. Explains the booming market for "free agent" professional talent Details effective workplace strategies for both experienced and new independent professionals, such as consultants and laid-off managers

A New Brand of Expertise: How Independent Consultants, Free Agents, and Interim Managers Are Transforming the World of Work

Business & Money

McGovern, Marion

RUSSELL, Dennis

Job Hunting & Careers

Routledge

A New Brand of Expertise uniquely clarifies the dynamics of the red-hot "free agent" workplace and teaches the new skills and employment strategies independent professionals must master to succeed. In today's quick and turbulent markets, companies often need specialized professional talent on an interim basis to solve specific business problems, a major trend creating huge opportunities and an alternative career track for many professionals. A New Brand of Expertise clarifies for independent professionals why companies need interim talent and how to develop a skill set that matches market needs. Readers will learn effective methods for uniquely marketing and branding themselves in order to develop a sustainable and successful free agent career.

A New Brand of Expertise: How Independent Consultants and Free Agents are Transforming the World of Work

Management & Leadership

In the last five years, the world of work has changed dramatically. Thanks to technology companies like Uber, TaskRabbit, and Instacart, the new "gig economy" seems to constantly be in the news. But most of the media focus is on the low end of the skill spectrum; little attention is being paid to the best-in-class professionals who have chosen an independent path. New digital talent platforms are developing at a rapid clip with a wide variety of business models, many catering to very precise, high-value skill sets. Thriving in the Gig Economy is an actionable guidebook outlining ways to maneuver in this new world to create a path that optimizes success. You will learn: 
<li>The differences between the gig economy and the sharing and on-demand economies. 
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<li>The best ways to work with digital talent platforms and traditional consulting intermediaries. 
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<li>Commonsense logistics around digital branding, contracts, and employment issues. 
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<li>The tools and services to enhance your practice. The growth in this marketplace is exponential, and Thriving in the Gig Economy is one way for you to take advantage of all its potential.</li>

Thriving in the Gig Economy: How to Capitalize and Compete in the New World of Work

Weiser

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