Squiggly careers: your next chapter
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Talk Details
In a time of ongoing funding uncertainty and post-COVID shifts, many of us in the arts and culture sector have become more resourceful, embracing the reality of “squiggly careers.” While well-meaning advice reminds us that our job doesn’t define us, the truth is that most of us still need to find ways to earn, live, and lead.
In this session, I am sharing from my personal experience of job-hunting in September 2024 following two short leadership stints—each ending for very different reasons. I want to offer grounded, actionable steps for others finding themselves in a similar position.
This is not just a story of resilience, but a practical guide for anyone seeking to stay focused and finding ways to ‘keep going.’
Whether you’re looking for your next role, applying for funding, or building partnerships, this session will offer insights into how to focus on what you can control, tell your story with confidence, and keep your career moving in the direction you want.
Key learnings from this session:
- Practical tips on framing your story in cover letters, CVs
- How to put your best foot forward in networking, online settings whilst acknowledging your emotions and being your authentic self
Speakers
Natalie Chan
Freelance Fundraiser & Project Commissioner
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