In this episode I spoke to Alyssa Jaffer who is a Global Communications Manager + Freelance Journalist

In this episode we talk about the following:

1. Who Alyssa is and what she does

2. Portfolio careers vs Multifaceted careers

3. Why are more people diversifying their careers

4. Alyssa’s career aspirations when she was younger and how did they change when she went to university

5. What is it really like working in Comms and some of the preconceived ideas when it comes to it.

6. What skills are needed for a Comms career and what does Alyssa think about the type of people who should consider this career

7. How Alyssa manages stressful situations and stress in general in her working life

8. Alyssa’s freelance writing career and how did it start

9. Alyssa shares a story about promoting yourself and pitching in her freelance writing career in linking with comparison and self-doubt

10. Workplace culture and some of the themes that people should be thinking about right now.

How can you connect with Alyssa

If you have questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com

Episode 232 - What does a multifaceted career look like with Alyssa Jaffer