Download or read book The 8 Career Skills You Didn t Learn in in College written by Sam Owens and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-11 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you deal with a tough boss? What makes a standout business presentation? How do you get people at work to help you even when they don't have to? How do you attract the best talent to your team? These are critical career skills, none of which are taught in college. Sam has spent the last ten years documenting his corporate journey and studying what separates top performers from everyone else. Through Sam's framework of 8 skills, he provides a practical approach to tackling every day challenges at work.
Download or read book The 8th Habit written by Stephen R. Covey and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 7 Habits series, international bestselling author Stephen R. Covey showed us how to become as effective as it is possible to be. In his long-awaited new book, THE 8th HABIT, he opens up an entirely new dimension of human potential, and shows us how to achieve greatness in any position and any venue. All of us, Covey says, have within us the means for greatness. To tap into it is a matter of finding the right balance of four human attributes: talent, need, conscience and passion. At the nexus of these four attributes is what Covey calls voice - the unique, personal significance we each possess. Covey exhorts us all to move beyond effectiveness into the realm of greatness - and he shows us how to do so, by engaging our strengths and locating our powerful, individual voices. Why do we need this new habit? Because we have entered a new era in human history. The world is a profoundly different place than when THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE was originally published in 1989. The challenges and complexity we face today are of a different order of magnitude. We enjoy far greater autonomy in all areas of our lives, and along with this freedom comes the expectation that we will manage ourselves, instead of being managed by others. At the same time, we struggle to feel engaged, fulfilled and passionate. Tapping into the higher reaches of human genius and motivation to find our voice requires a new mindset, a new skill-set, a new tool-set - in short, a whole new habit.
Download or read book 10 Things Employers Want You to Learn in College Revised written by Bill Coplin and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handy, straightforward guide that teaches students how to acquire marketable job skills and real-world know-how before they graduate—revised and updated for today’s economic and academic landscapes. Award-winning college professor and adviser Bill Coplin lays down the essential skills students need to survive and succeed in today’s job market, based on his extensive interviews with employers, recruiters, HR specialists, and employed college grads. Going beyond test scores and GPAs, Coplin teaches students how to maximize their college experience by focusing on ten crucial skill groups: Work Ethic, Physical Performance, Speaking, Writing, Teamwork, Influencing People, Research, Number Crunching, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving. 10 Things Employers Want You to Learn in College gives students the tools they need to prepare during their undergraduate years to impress potential employers, land a higher-paying job, and start on the road to career security and satisfaction.
Download or read book College Success written by Amy Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2020-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book You Majored in What written by Katharine Brooks, EdD and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-03-30 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated in 2017, the revolutionary career guide for a new generation of job-seekers, from one of the U.S.’s top career counselors “So what are you going to do with your major?” It’s an innocent question that can haunt students from high school to graduate school and beyond. Relax. Your major is just the starting point for designing a meaningful future. In this indispensable guide, Dr. Katharine Brooks shows you a creative, fun, and intelligent way to figure out what you want to do and how to get it—no matter what you studied in college. You will learn to map your experiences for insights into your strengths and passions, design possible lives, and create goals destined to take you wherever you want to go. Using techniques and ideas that have guided thousands of college students to successful careers, Dr. Brooks will teach you to outsmart and outperform your competition, with more Wisdom Builders and an easily applied career development process. No matter what career you aspire to, You Majored in What? offers a practical, creative, and successful approach to finding your path to career fulfillment.
Download or read book Last Lecture written by Perfection Learning Corporation and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book What the Best College Students Do written by Ken Bain and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2012-08-27 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of the best-selling What the Best College Teachers Do is back with more humane, doable, and inspiring help, this time for students who want to get the most out of college—and every other educational enterprise, too. The first thing they should do? Think beyond the transcript. The creative, successful people profiled in this book—college graduates who went on to change the world we live in—aimed higher than straight A’s. They used their four years to cultivate habits of thought that would enable them to grow and adapt throughout their lives. Combining academic research on learning and motivation with insights drawn from interviews with people who have won Nobel Prizes, Emmys, fame, or the admiration of people in their field, Ken Bain identifies the key attitudes that distinguished the best college students from their peers. These individuals started out with the belief that intelligence and ability are expandable, not fixed. This led them to make connections across disciplines, to develop a “meta-cognitive” understanding of their own ways of thinking, and to find ways to negotiate ill-structured problems rather than simply looking for right answers. Intrinsically motivated by their own sense of purpose, they were not demoralized by failure nor overly impressed with conventional notions of success. These movers and shakers didn’t achieve success by making success their goal. For them, it was a byproduct of following their intellectual curiosity, solving useful problems, and taking risks in order to learn and grow.
Download or read book They Don t Teach Corporate in College written by Alexandra Levit and published by Berkley. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the working world for people just starting their careers.
Download or read book What College Didn t Teach You About Getting Hired Large Print Edition written by Jon Nelsen and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-12 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★ LARGE PRINT EDITION ★ Have you been looking for a job unsuccessfully and have gotten to a point where you are desperate for a job, because you don't know what it is you've been doing wrong? And are you looking for a guide that will help you spot where you've been making mistakes as well as how to fix such problems, for good, so that you finally get the job you so much prepared for while in college? If you've answered YES, keep reading... You Are About To Discover Exactly How To Secure A Job That Pays Well And One You Are Proud Of Right After Graduation! The fact that you are reading this is enough proof that you don't need a lecture about how difficult getting a job is after college. You must have felt it- the pain, humiliation, frustration and sadness. It's infuriating to imagine that all your hopes and expectations that accumulated over the years of difficult schooling had to end in the misery of joblessness. But it's a sad truth that most graduates have to live with. Have you ever sat down and wondered... - Why are employers demanding "three years" experience? - Do I have to accept a paycheck just a couple of dollars above the minimum wage? - Why is it so darn difficult to convince an employer to give you a chance to showcase your skills? - What do I need to do to get a job? If you have, then you are in luck because you came to the right place. The reasons for not getting employed after college are too many to mention and while in some cases, college graduates fail to land a job because of situations that are beyond their control, there's a great many of them who actually fail to get a job because of failing to do a number of things right, or failing to acknowledge a number of truths. But lucky for you, this poweful book is here to give you detailed answers to all the questions you have been asking yourself, including what it is that college graduates do wrong, what they erroneously perceive and what they need to do to overcome the main challenges they face in finding a job. More precisely, you'll discover: ◆ An overview of life and expectations after college ◆ The three main problems graduates face, and what you need to do to get around them ◆ How to set your career goals to see success ◆ How to find the right job along with tips to do so successfully ◆ How to put it all together and secure your dream career with surefire strategies ...And much more! As it turns out, finding a job after graduation is not as complicated as it always seems. By following the expert tips and tricks offered to you through this book, and understanding the important truths and the steps to success that are often ignored or misstated, you'll realize that there are ways to secure a job without unnecessary struggling or luck. Even if you feel as if the odds are not in your favor because you've unsuccessfully tried to secure a job in the past, this book will help turn things around! ★ Click BUY NOW to take the first steps to a better life! ★
Download or read book The Case against Education written by Bryan Caplan and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why we need to stop wasting public funds on education Despite being immensely popular—and immensely lucrative—education is grossly overrated. Now with a new afterword by Bryan Caplan, this explosive book argues that the primary function of education is not to enhance students' skills but to signal the qualities of a good employee. Learn why students hunt for easy As only to forget most of what they learn after the final exam, why decades of growing access to education have not resulted in better jobs for average workers, how employers reward workers for costly schooling they rarely ever use, and why cutting education spending is the best remedy. Romantic notions about education being "good for the soul" must yield to careful research and common sense—The Case against Education points the way.
Download or read book The Global Achievement Gap written by Tony Wagner and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2014-03-11 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the best efforts of educators, our nation's schools are dangerously obsolete. Instead of teaching students to be critical thinkers and problem-solvers, we are asking them to memorize facts for multiple choice tests. This problem isn't limited to low-income school districts: even our top schools aren't teaching or testing the skills that matter most in the global knowledge economy. Our teens leave school equipped to work only in the kinds of jobs that are fast disappearing from the American economy. Meanwhile, young adults in India and China are competing with our students for the most sought-after careers around the world. Education expert Tony Wagner has conducted scores of interviews with business leaders and observed hundreds of classes in some of the nation's most highly regarded public schools. He discovered a profound disconnect between what potential employers are looking for in young people today (critical thinking skills, creativity, and effective communication) and what our schools are providing (passive learning environments and uninspired lesson plans that focus on test preparation and reward memorization). He explains how every American can work to overhaul our education system, and he shows us examples of dramatically different schools that teach all students new skills. In addition, through interviews with college graduates and people who work with them, Wagner discovers how teachers, parents, and employers can motivate the &"net"; generation to excellence. An education manifesto for the twenty-first century, The Global Achievement Gap is provocative and inspiring. It is essential reading for parents, educators, business leaders, policy-makers, and anyone interested in seeing our young people succeed as employees and citizens. For additional information about the author and the book, please go to a href="http://www.schoolchange.org"www.schoolchange.org
Download or read book Getting Ready for College Careers and the Common Core written by David T. Conley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create programs that prepare students for college, careers, and the new and challenging assessments of the Common Core State Standards Written for all educators but with an emphasis on those at the secondary level, this important resource shows how to develop programs that truly prepare students for both the Common Core assessments and for college and career readiness. Based on multiple research studies conducted by Conley as well as experience he has gained from working with dozens of high schools that succeed with a wide range of students, the book provides specific strategies for teaching the CCSS in ways that improve readiness for college and careers for the full range of students. Draws from research-based models for creating programs for high school students that will ensure readiness for tests and for college and beyond Includes strategies and practices for teachers to help students develop postsecondary preparedness Is the third in a series of books on readiness written by David Conley, including College Knowledge and College and Career Ready Teachers can use this valuable resource to understand the "big picture" behind the Common Core State Standards, how to teach to them in ways that prepare students for new, challenging assessments being implemented over the next few years and, more importantly, how to help all students be ready for learning beyond high school.
Download or read book The National Skills Development Handbook 2007 8 written by and published by RainbowSA. This book was released on 200? with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Success Skills for High School College and Career Christian Edition written by Cary J. Green and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Success Skills for High School, College, and Career (Christian Edition) is a must-read for any young Christian who has the goal of keeping their commitment to God while climbing the ladder of success.” Monica Irvine, President of The Etiquette Factory Successful students and employees have something in common: a well-developed skill set that transcends book smarts. The skills needed for success in the classroom and on the job can be honed with deliberate effort and the right resources. Christian students who combine their skills with their faith are equipped to achieve all that God calls them to achieve. This Christian edition expands the best-selling Success Skills for High School, College, and Career by incorporating more than 150 scriptural references, Biblical examples, and a Christian theme. Step-by-step guidelines and hands-on exercises enable you to enhance your academic performance and prepare for future career success. Reading this book can empower you to: ✓ Deepen your Christian faith and embrace God’s calling ✓ Develop key academic success skills for high school and college ✓ Develop leadership skills ✓ Make a smooth transition to college ✓ Achieve educational and career goals aligned with your strengths and values ✓ Build the skills that employers seek: communication, collaboration, goal setting, time management, critical thinking, problem-solving, professionalism, and accountability ✓ Document and articulate skills on applications for scholarships, awards, college, and jobs This book also is an excellent resource for parents, teachers, youth pastors, and anyone else who wants to empower Christian youth to succeed.
Download or read book The Gay and Lesbian Guide to College Life written by The Princeton Review and published by Princeton Review. This book was released on 2011-11-23 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring advice from students and administrators at more than seventy of the nation’s top colleges, the Gay and Lesbian Guide to College Life lets you know how to how to thrive on campus as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or questioning student. Including tons of student testimonials and dozens of parent tips, the Gay and Lesbian Guide to College Life offers no-nonsense guidance to LGBT students, their families, and allies on how to make the most of their college experience. Learn how you can: ·Find an LGBT-friendly school ·Evaluate administrative policies related to LGBT student life ·Deal with homo/bi/transphobia on campus ·Participate in LGBT student activism ·Get support for your health and safety needs ·Fully integrate yourself into the campus community
Download or read book Ask a Manager written by Alison Green and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together
Download or read book What College Didn t Teach You About Getting Hired written by Jon Nelsen and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if there was a PROVEN method you could follow to SECURE the job of your dreams after graduating college? A job that pays you what your worth and that FITS YOUR PERSONALITY... Are you looking for a guide that will help you spot where you've been making mistakes and how to fix those problems, for good, so that you finally get the job you prepared for in college? If you've answered YES, keep reading... You're About To Discover Exactly How To Secure A Job That Pays Well And You're Proud Of Right After Graduation! You are about to learn exactly What College Didn't Teach You About Getting Hired! BUY NOW to take the first steps to a better life! The fact that you are reading this is enough proof that you don't need a lecture about how difficult getting a job is after college. You must have felt it - the pain, humiliation, frustration and sadness. It's infuriating to imagine that all your hopes and expectations that accumulated over the years of difficult schooling had to end in the misery of joblessness. But it's a sad truth that most graduates have to live with. Have you ever sat down and wondered... - Why are employers demanding "three years" experience? - Do I have to accept a paycheck just a couple of dollars above the minimum wage? - Why is it so freakin difficult to convince an employer to give you a chance to showcase your skills? - What do I need to do to get a job? - How do I know which job is right for me? This POWERFUL BOOK is here to give you detailed answers to all the questions you have been asking yourself, including what it is that college graduates do wrong, what they erroneously perceive and what they need to do to overcome the main challenges they face in finding a job. More precisely, you'll discover: - An overview of life and expectations after college - The three main problems graduates face today, and what you need to overcome them - How to set your career goals to see success - How to find the right job along with tips to do so successfully - How to find a job you enjoy - The top side-hustles every recent graduate needs to know - How to put it all together and secure your dream career with surefire strategies - How to find a job fast ... and much more! The reasons for not getting employed after college are too many to mention and while in some cases, college graduates fail to land a job because of situations that are beyond their control, there's a great many of them who actually fail to get a job because of failing to do a number of things right, or failing to acknowledge a number of hard truths. So whether you are looking for how to find a job at home, or how to find a job in another city this book will help you! Or maybe you are looking for a guide on how to find a job in a small town rather than a job in a big city, it can help with that too! This life changing bookhas all the best job search strategies you need! What College Didn't Teach You About Getting Hired will show you how to find a job that fits you and a job you love! The information contained in this book could literally be worth $1,000s over the course of your career!
