The Era of Portfolio Careers

The era of portfolio careers, as predicted by the world-renowned management thinker Charles Handy long ago, is upon us. He foresaw that in this era, most of life would be encompassed by work, leading to people taking on jobs in two or more fields. This phenomenon ties into “multi-careerism.” A portfolio career indicates that it is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain oneself on a single job. This future is already our reality.

The time when people could live with just one job is over. We are now in an era where everything can become work, and all work can become a career. To survive, one must become a ‘multi-player,’ capable of handling multiple jobs simultaneously. The most crucial aspect of thriving in this era is self-management and preparation. One must always be ready to adapt with new skills, knowledge, flexible thinking, and creative ideas. Welcome to the era of portfolio careers.