Product Description

After 10 years living and working abroad I learned to reinvent myself many times. Although I had 15 books by companies such as Macmillan and McGraw-Hill, in 1998 I formed Summertime Publishing. This company is committed to inspiring, supporting and informing anyone who, like me, needs to reinvent themselves professionally.

A Career in Your Suitcase 2 is the second, and completely revised, edition of A Career in Your Suitcase, which has now sold out. Thousands of people have been helped by the inspiration, case studies and resources contained in the book and by the workshops I run worldwide.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #650120 in Books
• Published on: 2002-09-25
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 198 pages

Thunderbird website www.t-bird.com, December 2002
. . the book is teeming with good ideas for anyone caught in or contemplating career transition with a special interest in international.

Weekly Telegraph, December 2002
This newly improved edition is an encyclopaedia of common sense advice on relocating a professional life and finding personal satisfaction along the way.

Synopsis
A Career in Your Suitcase 2 takes a hands-on approach to the plight of the expatriate accompanying partner, and indeed, anyone who wants a portable, flexible career inspired by their passio 'The need to continually adapt and adjust personal and professional skills, focus and asprations is not just a lifestye isseu, but one of marketplace survival. This book helps you to develop the tools and vision you will need to keep pace with tomorrow's dynamic and demanding workplace - and the insight into change and growth essential for happiness along the way,' writes Mary van der Boon about A Career in Your Suitcase 2. The author and her contributors are all well-acquainted with life on the move both as expatriate employees, accompanying partners and entrepreneurs. This book shares the secrets of such impressive combined experience and provides an inspiring read to anyone who wants to maintain a professional identity. This book, while inspired by expatriate experience, is of equal value and importance to anyone faced with a possible change of career.

Perfect for those who are returning to work, have been made redundant or simply know they need to find a new way of working, this book will show you how to work with passion and discover what you most love to do. Packed with ideas and exercises, this book provides the inspiration that will let

Customer Reviews

Inspirational 'must read' for expat spouses
The ‘guru’ of portable careers Jo Parfitt, has updated and expanded her earlier career book and expatriate spouses everywhere will be extremely grateful for her effort. It’s chock-a-block full of information, ideas, strategies and solutions to common challenges faced by accompanying spouses who wish to find or pursue their passions abroad. The author’s own passion is networking and it’s a theme that runs throughout the book. "Networking is not about handing out business cards, it is rather about building relationships and making friends," writes Parfitt to introduce the separate chapter devoted to the subject. Her own networking abilities are boundless and have allowed her to bring other voices into the book. She leaves no professional stone or possibility for opportunity left unturned.

A Vision for Change
The need to continually adapt and adjust personal and professional skills, focus and aspirations is not just a lifestyle issue, but one of marketplace survival. A Career in Your Suitcase 2 helps you develop the tools and vision you will need to keep pace with tomorrow's dynamic and demanding workplace - and the insight into change and growth essential for happiness along the way.

Chapters on finding your passion, creating a career, success strategies, networking, dual careers, repatriation and entrepreneurship offer a wealth of information (including up-to-date websites, assessment tools, and reading lists) for bringing your international career into the 21st century. Don't leave home without it!

A Must - Read for Job Seekers
Career in Your Suitcase 2 is a practical and realistic guide for job seekers worldwide. The book provides user-friendly information that supports a proactive employment search. It offers proven 'how-to's' that can benefit those seeking a meaningful pursuit and various career options. The book also includes value-added contributions written by expatriate experts and career coaches from around the world.