1. South West London Branch Careers Conference 31 March 2012 Alternative Careers Myrna Hamilton & Alain Hendrich

2. …. but it is not the only way to make a living. If you want to pursue an alternative, do so with your eyes open. You can be an employee …

3. Consultancy Non-Executive Director Coaching Public Appointments Interim Selling product Contracting Writing/reviewing TrainerVoluntary [Internship] Alternative Career Choices

4. The upside of working for yourself Choosing what you do and when you do it Variety of who you work with Personal learning and development Freedom from office/organisation politics Increasing earnings Tax advantages

5. …………and the Downside Fluctuating earnings Lack of security No paid sick pay, holiday pay, pension contribution Personal responsibility for your own CPD Loneliness

6. A clear Skill or Skillset that has a market Marketing skills Social/networking skills Organisational skills Resilience Flexibility What Skills do you need?

7. Your Market Your Network Your office, equipment, resources Marketing tools – business cards, website, brochure, trading name Accounts and taxation Insurance How do I get started?

8. Interim WHEN? to cover a vacancy to lead a change programme or to develop new business HOW? Suitably over-qualified Hits the ground running No-fuss finish TERMS Usually daily rate (by invoice) Can be contracted under PAYE (pro rata salary)

9. Consultancy WHEN? Specific expertise for specific purpose e.g. chosing an HR System, developing new policy, conducting a staff survey Coaching HOW? Client expects deep specialist knowledge (and some general) TERMS? Day or hourly rate payable by invoice

10. Trainer CALLS FOR Specific expertise area in Learning & Development methodology Facilitation skills Can be in an HR subject – eg diversity Could be in a non-HR subject – eg project management So need subject area expertise.. or an ability to develop this

11. Non-Executive Directorships Nominal number of days per month Paid fixed amount per month Hidden extras Excellent CPD Excellent network development … Have to be one to become one ?

12. Some Examples Charities Housing Associations non-execs.com £70pa www.exec-appointments.com NHS Trusts Various Commissions Professional Bodies – Fitness to Practice eg GMC http://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

13. Public Appointments Nominal number of days per annum Paid per diem Not many hidden extras Limited CPD Some network development … May need a very specific skill set

14. Thank You Myrna Hamilton and Alain Hendrich South West London Branch