The long awaited, completely updated and revised third edition… Follow your passion to create a career that moves with you… In this fully revised and updated third edition of the definitive expat career bible, Jo Parfitt and her carefully selected band of contributors are back with more hands-on advice for the expat accompanying partner, and indeed, anyone who wants a portable, flexible career they love. Jo and her team are all well-acquainted with life on the move both as expatriate employees, accompanying partners and entrepreneurs. This book shares the secrets of their impressive combined experience and provides an inspiring read for anyone who wants to maintain a professional identity and do rewarding work, wherever they may find themselves. Thousands of people have been helped by the inspiration, case studies and resources contained in this book since it was first published in 1998. * Hands-on exercises and checklists * Real-life stories, advice and tips * Jobhunting tips and techniques * Nurture your professional identity * Discover your strengths * Find your passion * Design your perfect portable career * Use networking to make it happen * Work for yourself and win Written by expats for expats this book is the career catalyst you have been waiting for…
 Trade In this Item for up to £1.00
Trade in A Career in Your Suitcase: The Expat and Trailing Spouse's Guide to a Career on the Move for an Amazon.co.uk gift card of up to £1.00, which you can then spend on millions of items across the site. Trade-in values may vary (terms apply). Learn more
|
|
There is a newer edition of this item:
|
Book Description
Frequently Bought Together
Product details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, and more.
Product Description
Review
A Career In Your Suitcase should be packed before all other travel essentials! -- Mary Anne Thompson, Founder, Goinglobal.com
At last someone has written a book that addresses the problem in a practical way.
-- Shell London, LINC magazine
Full of practical advice and sage guidance, written from the heart by someone who's been there. -- Anne P Copeland PhD, Executive Director, The Interchange Institute
Jo Parfitt has put together an invaluable guide for the `career minded' expatriate spouse. -- Kathy Bergmann, International Relocation Consultant, Santa Fe Relocation Services, Japan
There is nothing that Jo doesn't know about creating, sustaining and growing a portable career whilst moving round the world. -- Gill Cowell, Publisher, The Weekly Telegraph
At last someone has written a book that addresses the problem in a practical way.
-- Shell London, LINC magazine
Full of practical advice and sage guidance, written from the heart by someone who's been there. -- Anne P Copeland PhD, Executive Director, The Interchange Institute
Jo Parfitt has put together an invaluable guide for the `career minded' expatriate spouse. -- Kathy Bergmann, International Relocation Consultant, Santa Fe Relocation Services, Japan
There is nothing that Jo doesn't know about creating, sustaining and growing a portable career whilst moving round the world. -- Gill Cowell, Publisher, The Weekly Telegraph
From the Publisher
We're delighted to be publishing Jo's fourth title with our company as she breathes new life into her now "classic" text on the subject of careers for expat spouses. If you enjoyed this book then you'll also enjoy the following titles all available on Amazon:
- Expat Entrepreneur: How To Create and Maintain Your Own Portable Career Anywhere In The World
- Find Your Passion (Second Edition)
- Release The Book Within
Inside This Book
(Learn More)
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A Career In Your Suitcase
Jo Parfitt
Completely revised and updated 3rd edition 2008
285 pages
To all the ladies riding the expat rollercoaster: Have you ever heard of the portable career movement? Have you ever dreamed of finding a work that is based on what you love to do and at the same time moves when you do? Have you ever wondered how you could build up a career of your own while following your partner abroad?
If you want to run a business from your kitchen table or home office, find a part-time or full-time contract work, develop a company or simply want to find something to do that can be sustained as you move from place to place - this book is for you!
Jo Parfitt, an accompanying partner herself with more than 20 years of experience in living abroad, built up her own portable career and shares her experience with us.
This 3rd edition of A Career In Your Suitcase provides in 11 chapters a lot of tools to help you self-assess your passion, drive, skills and goals and it offers real-life quotes from men and women living the portable career.
At the end you'll find 60 Brilliant Ideas that have worked for Jo herself or for people she knows. These ideas will help you to get started as they offer a wide range of possibilities such as looking after people's holiday homes off-season, teaching people things that are easy to you, using your creativity, exporting local goods or importing goods from home, and so on.
You'll find a lot of comprehensive advice, real-life stories, ideas, checklists and hands-on exercises to get you stared.
No matter how old you are, if you live as a couple or have children, no matter if you have always dreamed of a career of your own or if you are following your partner abroad looking for something to do, this wonderful, inspiring book should go into your suitcase!
Jo Parfitt
Completely revised and updated 3rd edition 2008
285 pages
To all the ladies riding the expat rollercoaster: Have you ever heard of the portable career movement? Have you ever dreamed of finding a work that is based on what you love to do and at the same time moves when you do? Have you ever wondered how you could build up a career of your own while following your partner abroad?
If you want to run a business from your kitchen table or home office, find a part-time or full-time contract work, develop a company or simply want to find something to do that can be sustained as you move from place to place - this book is for you!
Jo Parfitt, an accompanying partner herself with more than 20 years of experience in living abroad, built up her own portable career and shares her experience with us.
This 3rd edition of A Career In Your Suitcase provides in 11 chapters a lot of tools to help you self-assess your passion, drive, skills and goals and it offers real-life quotes from men and women living the portable career.
At the end you'll find 60 Brilliant Ideas that have worked for Jo herself or for people she knows. These ideas will help you to get started as they offer a wide range of possibilities such as looking after people's holiday homes off-season, teaching people things that are easy to you, using your creativity, exporting local goods or importing goods from home, and so on.
You'll find a lot of comprehensive advice, real-life stories, ideas, checklists and hands-on exercises to get you stared.
No matter how old you are, if you live as a couple or have children, no matter if you have always dreamed of a career of your own or if you are following your partner abroad looking for something to do, this wonderful, inspiring book should go into your suitcase!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Paul Allen
Format:Paperback
"Do you want to find work that is based on what you most love to do, that fits your dreams, your lifestyle and your needs, and that works wherever you find yourself living?"
So begins A Career in Your Suitcase, Jo Parfitt's insightful and comprehensive `how-to' guide on building what she calls a "portable career."
According to the innumerable surveys that come out on overseas living each year, there are millions of people around the world who would love to move abroad in search of a climate and lifestyle more suited to their sensibilities. Yet the overwhelming majority never actually do it. And for many the biggest hurdle holding them back is "what would I do? How am I going to earn a living in my dream location?"
If this is you then A Career in Your Suitcase will offer you a wealth of information and advice on what work opportunities exist, how to find them and, most importantly, how to create a career that matches the lifestyle you want.
And a portable career isn't just for expatriates. Rather, the clear guidance offered by A Career in Your Suitcase is just as applicable to anyone who wants to find work that finally matches their values and aspirations.
As Parfitt notes, the concept of A Career in Your Suitcase "... speaks directly to anyone, anywhere, who has ever wanted to discover, once and for all, what they really really want to do for a living and how to turn that dream into reality."
So isn't it worth pursuing your dreams? Because if you don't, how are they ever going to come true?
So begins A Career in Your Suitcase, Jo Parfitt's insightful and comprehensive `how-to' guide on building what she calls a "portable career."
According to the innumerable surveys that come out on overseas living each year, there are millions of people around the world who would love to move abroad in search of a climate and lifestyle more suited to their sensibilities. Yet the overwhelming majority never actually do it. And for many the biggest hurdle holding them back is "what would I do? How am I going to earn a living in my dream location?"
If this is you then A Career in Your Suitcase will offer you a wealth of information and advice on what work opportunities exist, how to find them and, most importantly, how to create a career that matches the lifestyle you want.
And a portable career isn't just for expatriates. Rather, the clear guidance offered by A Career in Your Suitcase is just as applicable to anyone who wants to find work that finally matches their values and aspirations.
As Parfitt notes, the concept of A Career in Your Suitcase "... speaks directly to anyone, anywhere, who has ever wanted to discover, once and for all, what they really really want to do for a living and how to turn that dream into reality."
So isn't it worth pursuing your dreams? Because if you don't, how are they ever going to come true?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By S. Southwood
Format:Paperback
Wherever you are, whatever you do or don't do, Jo not only dares you to do what you love doing, but shows you exactly how you can do it!
She offers a rich tapestry of ideas, information and inspiration, weaving her own and others' stories throughout, for that vital personal edge.
Probe into your past, identify your passions and provoke progress towards a more fulfilling future.
Utter inspiration!! A perfect example of 'love made visible'.
She offers a rich tapestry of ideas, information and inspiration, weaving her own and others' stories throughout, for that vital personal edge.
Probe into your past, identify your passions and provoke progress towards a more fulfilling future.
Utter inspiration!! A perfect example of 'love made visible'.
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
›
Go to Amazon.com to see all 4 reviews
4.8 out of 5 stars
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for ideas for career choice
Havent read the whole thing yet but great so far for new ideas and how to be more creative in establishing own business aligned with personal strengths. Cant wait to read the rest.
Published 2 months ago by K. Hirani
5.0 out of 5 stars
An essential manual for the career-minded 'trailing spouse'
How can you forge a fulfilling career overseas if you are the `trailing spouse'? What if your former occupation and credentials just aren't recognized in your new country? Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2011 by Mrs Shelley Antscherl
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Career in your Suitcase by Jo Parfitt
In this fully revised and updated third edition of her book A Career in your Suitcase, Jo reveals in an easy readable style the secrets on how you too (the expat accompanying... Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2008 by M. Venema
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must-read to find out your portable career
Finding out what your own portable career may be, proves to be a real challenge to do on your own. Jo Parfitt's very practical book will take you step by step towards the... Read more
Published on 28 May 2008 by Y. Cramer
Listmania!
|
|
Look for similar items by category
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
|
