"Slash" Careers: The Man of Many of Hats

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When people ask you what you do for a living, is it a complicated answer?

A Slash career - a person who currently makes a living from more than one of their talents; particularly one being self-employed in one or more of their jobs.

Or sometimes called the "man of many hats." 

You are the man (or woman) of many hats.

I think it comes from a time, not long ago, when everyone wore hats & many of those hats were specific to a given trade, official position or function. So someone who had several roles would have several hats & would wear the appropriate one for the occasion. For instance, if a man who was an admiral, a Lord Lieutenant of a county and Chancellor of a university, each of which
has an impressive ceremonial hat, was going to an official function; the question "which hat will you be wearing?" would mean "in which capacity will you be attending?" He simply cannot wear all three hats...that would be silly.

How many hats do you wear?

Always Fat, Sometimes Funny 

Aaron Kleiber: Actor/Writer/Producer/Entertainer/Designer/Entrepreneur

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What is your "SLASH" Career? 

I am a actor/writer/producer/improv comedian/designer/entrepreneur/landscaper.

What are you?

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    May 12, 2008 @ 12:07 am
    Yes!
    career is very important accept in our life, without career we cont do any thing. This is providing more useful information about Slash careers. If you have time, check out my brand new lens on job search Thanks!
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    Exploranter Exploranter Apr 28, 2008 @ 9:07 am
    Lawyer/Tax consultant/Business consultant/Change Management Consultant/Strategic Planning Analist/Creator of the Exploranter Hotel on Wheels and moving on!
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    Rockett Rockett Feb 14, 2008 @ 3:27 pm
    I am, among many things: Director of a large Public Library in California; a professional party/events planner, an animal and child rights activist, a fence hole digger and an all around cuddly companion that loves to be home with my housemates!
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    gsbigger gsbigger Dec 19, 2007 @ 11:29 am
    I've had a few career stopovers including: inventor/carpenter/agronomist/educator/business process analyst ( http://www.squidoo.com/U-ASK4-IT )

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Some GOOD STUFF for Slashes... 

Here are tons of links for you to be better at whatever you do.
Self-Employed Resources from the IRS
Learning & educational tools from the Internal Revenue Service for self-employed individuals or the small business owner.
Creative Commons.org
Creative Commons provides free tools that let authors, scientists, artists, and educators easily mark their creative work with the freedoms they want it to carry. You can use CC to change your copyright terms from "All Rights Reserved" to "Some Rights Reserved."
Solo Gig.com
Sologig is the preeminent resource for freelance jobs, consulting jobs, contract jobs and part time jobs. Post your resume/portfolio, look for work, and see who wants you.
Craigslist
You should know about this. They probably have one for you city. Online classified ads; look around to see who needs your specialty.
Franklin McMahon Studio
An creative entrepreneur extraordinaire. His podcasts specifically address many issues for the creative artist. Highly recommended for the creative entrepreneur.
DocStoc.com
Docstoc is a community for people to find and share professional documents. Find free legal documents and free business documents.
everything for the CREATIVE ARTIST
A whole pile of things for the Creative Artist! Creative Blogs, Books, Links, Inspiration & MORE!

Aritcles/Interviews/Blogs on "Slash" Careers 

Articles/Interviews/Blogs
Entrepreneur.com Blog
Blog/Article about Marci Alboher's book, "One Person/Multiple Careers: A New Model for Work/Life Success"
Women's Dish.com
Tips for Women "Slash"ers.
SolentDreams Blog
MP3 Interview with author, Marci Alboher, about "Slash" Careers.
Online Career Guide.com Blog
Article, "Why two careers (or three, or four) may be better than one."
Facebook Group for "Slash"ers
Facebook group for people with "Slash Careers

Marketing & Promotional Tools for the "Slash" 

Do marketing & promotion on the web, in print, and just about anywhere else.
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The best AND cheapest printing on the web. I have used them hundred's of times.
Hot Cards
Great price for printing in bulk.
Linked IN
A network for working professionals. Connect with people in your field from your area or anywhere else. Works like an online resume. Is NOT like Facebook or MySpace!
Nameboy.com
Enter keyword to find the right Web Address to promote yourself with a website.

Stuff for the "Slash" Person... 

When you thought you couldn't make yourself better at what you do...

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One Person/Multiple Careers: A New Model for Work/Life Success

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48 Days to the Work You Love

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48 Days to the Work You Love: An Interactive Study with CD (Audio)

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Stuff from SETH GODIN 

Creative Marketing Genius

When you have a "slash" career, you are also most of the time shamelessly promoting what you do; Seth can help you.

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The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)

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Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable

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The Guerrilla Marketing Handbook

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Permission Marketing : Turning Strangers Into Friends And Friends Into Customers

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The HeyMarci Blog 

Marci Alboher: Author/Journalist/Speaker/Teacher

author of "One Person/Multiple Careers: A New Model for Work/Life Succcess"

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The Blasto Blog 

Chris Preskta: Filmmaker/Designer/Creative Entrepreneur

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Blog Posts from Google on "Slash Careers" 

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Defending Generation Y: The rise of the 'slash-career' - NWjobs
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