Sam Boone, a content specialist and independent consultant, shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming a successful contractor. She discusses the challenges and opportunities of contracting, including the importance of networking, valuing oneself, and saying no to opportunities that don't align with one's goals. Sam also talks about the role of AI in the hiring process and the need for resumes to showcase not just skills, but also personality and creativity. She emphasizes the importance of building trust in professional relationships and the value of collaboration in achieving success as a knowledge worker.

This conversation was an installment of Quorum1’s Future of Work Series: Exploring the future of business, employment, emerging tech, org design, capitalism, and participatory governance structures.

More about Sam:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srrosenberg
Portfolio: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF79BfUT-Q/p35wpvlM9BruqrDieQgs7w/view?utm_content=DAF79BfUT-Q&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Context
01:30 Sam Boone's Background and Journey
06:35 The Hustle: Taking the Scenic Route
09:37 The Challenges of the In-House Hiring Process
10:53 The Role of AI in the Recruiting Process
13:48 The Importance of Writing and AI Content Detectors
15:14 The Future of Work and the Mini Games of Success
16:37 The Value of Trust and Collaboration
25:21 Building Trust and Overcoming Challenges
34:45 Parting Messages and Q&A

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Takeaways

Contracting offers the opportunity to work on your own terms and have a better work-life balance.
Networking and building relationships are crucial for finding contracting opportunities.
Valuing oneself and saying no to opportunities that don't align with one's goals is important in contracting.
Resumes should showcase not just skills, but also personality and creativity.
Building trust and collaborating effectively are key to success as a knowledge worker.

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