Skills Development as Key to Thriving in the Gig Economy with Vicky Oliver

<p>Are you feeling stuck in your career or personal development? There are different ways to develop skills, adapt to an environment and grow into someone better.</p> <p><strong>Vicky Oliver</strong> is a leading career development expert and the multi-best-selling author of five books, including <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Answers-Tough-Interview-Questions-ebook/dp/B001POX728?ie=UTF8&qid=1444762038&ref_=la_B001JS53TA_1_6&s=books&sr=1-6" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><em>301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions</em></strong></a>, named in the top 10 list of “Best Books for HR Interview Prep,” <a href= "http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Answers-Business-Etiquette-Questions/dp/1616081414/ref=la_B001JS53TA_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1444762038&sr=1-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><em>301 Smart Answers to Tough Business Etiquette Questions</em></strong></a>, and <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Bosses-Crazy-Coworkers-Office-Idiots/dp/1402212534/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1515171441&sr=8-1&keywords=bad+bosses+crazy+coworkers" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><em>Bad Bosses, Crazy Coworkers and Other Office Idiots</em></strong></a>. She’s a sought-after speaker and seminar presenter and a popular media source, having made over 901 appearances in broadcast, print, and online outlets. For more information, visit <a href= "https://vickyoliver.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">vickyoliver.com</a>.</p> <p>In this episode, Vicky talks about the hybrid nature of gig work and what you need in order to thrive in the gig economy.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you will learn from this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Discover how you can prepare physically, mentally, and financially before securing a gig</li> <li>Understand why skills and adaptability are important factors that can help you secure multiple promising gigs</li> <li>Find out the importance of having a good mentor and being with a good network</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p align="center">“Test it out. And then if you love it, take on another gi