Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Discovering Your Perfect Career written by Rene Carew and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to trade in an unsatisfactory job for a fulfilling career by providing a series of self-assessment tests designed to answer key questions about one's talents, values, interests, personality, and goals, as well as helpful advice on how to make a smooth career transition and how to land the perfect job opportunity. Original.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Career Advancement written by Marc Dorio and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-01-06 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The step-by-step guide for everyone who ever said, "I really need a new career." People change jobs to advance their careers, earn more money, or escape a dead end. But often they're responding to misleading signals that aren't reliable indicators for job change. Now a human resources expert helps readers evaluate the reasons they may want to change jobs and careers - an enlightening process that can result in a brand-new career or a better appreciation of the one at hand. - Explore the job-search sources most people ignore - Career-profile comparisons and salary and compensation information - Develop short - and long-term goals - Move up, over, or out
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Discovering Your Perfect Career written by American Writers&Artists Inst and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2005-09-06 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you really want to do? Finding the perfect career isn't easy, but it's certainly attainable. This guide offers readers the chance to trade in their unsatisfying jobs for fulfilling careers. This book helps them by providing a process of self-assessment that includes questions on personality, talents, values, interests, and goals; advice on how to make a smooth transition from one career to another; and an action plan to take the steps toward landing the perfect career. -According to The Conference Group, only 48.9% of working Americans are satisfied with their jobs, the lowest level of job satisfaction since pollsters first began surveying the topic in 1995 -Career self-discovery books are among the best-performing in the career category
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Changing Old Habits for Good written by Deb Baker and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-12-02 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kick bad habits—for good! Nearly everybody has at least one self-destructive habit they can’t eliminate—from spending too much time online to eating too much ice cream. Changing an old habit is no easy business and more than 90% of people relapse within a year. This one-of-a-kind guide helps readers separate good habits from bad, evaluate the risks and benefits, prepare themselves for change, and make the change—for good. • Dr. Marlatt is a groundbreaking author at the top of the relapse prevention field. • This book shares the latest research on kicking old habits for good.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Changing Careers written by William A. Charland and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't give up yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Changing Careers provides the tips, professional advice, and guidelines that can help make a reality out of that new job you've only been dreaming about.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Getting Government Jobs written by The Partnership for Public Svc and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bail yourself out with employment opportunities In these turbulent times when private corporations are in trouble, the employer that seems to be offering the most stable employment opportunities is the public sector. With The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Getting Government Jobs, readers will learn how to navigate the government application process to find stable employment opportunities available from county municipalities as well as state and federal agencies. • Includes advice on drafting resumes suited to the specific requirements of the hiring agency • How to complete the appropriate application most effectively • Methods of marketing an applicant's skills in the government sector • Search tools for government job websites
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Working Less Earning More written by Jeff Cohen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-09-02 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A down-to-earth resource for a more-for-me life. Through practical information from an author who works about three days a week, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Working Less, Earning More will help readers get more time and more money by learning how to: • Think about the modern-day work ethic in a new way. • Set income-focused goals—and achieve them. • Build—and maintain—powerful relationships and networks. • Round out skill sets to be more marketable. • Maximize technology to minimize time spent on minutia. • Avoid time-wasters and efficiency traps.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Consulting written by Robert Bacal and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides advice on starting a consulting business covering such topics as ethics, data gathering, multiple-income stream strategy, professionalism, marketing, and fee structures.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Green Careers written by Barbara Parks and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-04-07 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The career opportunities of the future ... Green careers include jobs in which environmentally conscious design, policy, and technology are implemented to improve the environment and provide sustainable living. A growing number of people, whether right out of college or already well established in the workforce, are looking to market themselves and their environmental convictions. It is a promising path to a larger paycheck and healthier environment. *Green-collar jobs are on the rise according to Businessweek magazine *The Green Jobs Act of 2007 anticipates a growing labor need for thousands of green-collar workers with $125 million in annual funding for training and research
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Recession Proof Careers written by Jeff Cohen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keeping your job is job one. In these uncertain economic times, secure employment is more important than ever. 'The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Recession-Proof Careers', presents all of the information needed to make an informed decision about choosing a career that ensures your continued employability. - Wide range of career fields presents a plethora of ideas for career paths - Each career is described in detail so that the reader has a clear picture of the job requirements, salary, and experience and schooling needed - Handy appendices outline the best careers by growth, salary, and geography as well as resources for job sites, fairs and organizations
Download or read book Complete Idiot s Guide to Careers in the U S Military written by Bill Harris and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lagging economy getting you down? No jobs out there, no job prospects? Join the Army. Or the Navy. Or the Marines. Or the Air Force. Good pay, great benefits -- an excellent career opportunity. -- This book will teach you how to tweak the system to help you enjoy the fullest benefits the U.S. Military has to offer. -- What little competition there is for this title is several years old and virtually obsolete. Uncle Sam Wants You -- more than ever. Since the tragic events of 9/11, all branches of the U.S. Military have seen a rise in enlistments. This is due to several factors: 1) A renewed sense of patriotism, and 2) a cooling off the economy and subsequent recession. Suddenly, job opportunities for recent high school and college grads are drying up quickly. That's why a career in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or even the Coast Guard, may be an excellent option. Author Bill Harris, working closely with recruiters from branch of the military, will detail the intricacies of getting the most out of a military career and discuss which branch of the military might be best for you. He'll explore age limits, guaranteed training, bonuses and benefits, and even the rigors of basic training. He'll also cover the many perks offered by a career in the military, and how best to obtain them.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Overcoming Procrastination written by L. Michelle Tullier and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers advice on how to deconstruct unproductive work habits, improve time management, and increase productivity at work and at home.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Business Success In Your 20s 30s written by Robert Sofia and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-11-03 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calling all go-getters! Even in this economy, an outstanding business career for 20- and 30- somethings is possible, and this book can help get them on the fast track to success. It includes: finding motivation; setting goals; networking; how to work with and rise through management; and overcoming specific obstacles. ? Addresses an age-specific set of obstacles and issues ? Author has experience with early business success ? Even more necessary during the recent economic downturn
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the Perfect Resume written by Susan Ireland and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-12 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes tips on writing an effective resume, creating an accurate yet impressive job statement, networking, using software programs and other resume technologies, and making the most of your experience.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Managing Your Moods written by John Preston and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-11-07 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now, mood management is in everyone’s reach. Anger. Depression. Anxiety. Low self-esteem. With the help of this guide, millions of Americans can stop suffering from these difficult emotions. Written by a prominent psychologist, this book is chock-full of the many strategies and approaches that have proven effective over the years. And since one size does not fit all, it includes information on self-help and counseling, psychiatric medication and psychological therapy, physical exercise and cognitive behavioral therapy. • Offers a number of time-tested and scientifically proven approaches to managing moods • Addresses fears and myths regarding treatment • Will be helpful to a variety of people, including those suffering from alcoholism, drug addiction, bipolar disorder, depression, postpartum depression, and chronic pain
Download or read book Guide to Professional Development in Compliance written by Jan Christian Heller and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2001 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Government enforcement initiatives are changing the face of health care, forcing the creation of compliance programs in all types of health care facilities. As a result, thousands of new positions for compliance professionals and personnel have emerged, and in fact the compliance profession has begun to differentiate itself within the health care industry. The first book to address this new profession, The Guide to Professional Development in Compliance will be an essential resource for anyone planning to enter or already working in a compliance role. Assuming the role of a compliance officer brings not just technical challenges For The design and implementation of a program, but also tremendous management responsibilities and needs for performance measurement guidance, role clarification and career advancement strategies. Each of these important issues will be addressed by experts in the field, who will provide detailed, practical guidance. Illustrating the discussions in each chapter are relevant case studies, historical examples, or experiences of the authors.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Your True Age written by Elaine Bernstein Partnow and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-11-04 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you younger, or older, than you think? Nobody wants to acknowledge that dreaded number on their driver's license, yet chronological age is only one aspect of what determines a person's 'true age'. Just as we all possess multiple intelligences, we also have multiple ages that make up our 'true age'. Expert authors Partnow and Hyman explain just what factors make up these multiple ages, and provide practical insight on ways to improve the scores in each area. ?Includes easy quizzes to help readers determine their 'true age profile' ?Addresses medical, educational, sexual, and familial issues, and many More ?A fun and engaging take on cultivating optimal health and well-being
