Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the Perfect Resume 5th Edition written by Susan Ireland and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resumé: revamped for the times, technology, and the recession . . . The recession has made finding a job harder than ever. Everything now takes place online, and a resumé's preparation is different than even a few years ago. This new edition has changed with the times, focusing on what's most important in an electronic resumé. Full of successful resumé samples and cover letters, the book also focuses on the key words and phrases that will bring readers' resumés to the top of the HR pile. • More than 100 samples of real-life resumés and cover letters, many of them new • Founded in real-life experience without the rigid resume-writing rules of other guides • Ideal for all job seekers, from new grads to the laid off worker, new mothers to senior citizens

Download or read book Blueprint for a Job Center at Your Library written by Bernice Kao and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book covers the who, what, when, where, why, and, most important, the HOW of creating a career center or jobseeker program in a public library. Blueprint for a Job Center at Your Library provides a practical, down-to-earth guide for library staff who wish to better meet one of their patrons' most pressing needs. The book covers everything from program planning for classes, workshops, and special events to career advising, resources and facilities, recruiting personnel, funding, outreach and promotion, and program evaluation. The authors share a plethora of tips and tricks that can be customized to enable even small public libraries to offer job-search help. Real-life examples and case studies from across the United States show the blueprint in action. Even those who already have a job center in their library will learn about forming resourceful partnerships, gain new ideas for funding sources, and discover innovative services they can provide easily and affordably.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Learning German 4E written by Alicia Müller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Learning German, Fourth Edition couches the more academic topics, such as verb tenses, in useful travel-themed chapters dealing with everything from shopping, renting cars, banking, making a phone call, visiting a doctor, going to the post office, to banking. This editon includes a new audio CD with nearly an hour of listen-and-learn exercises to get you speaking German like a native.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Great Quotes for All Occasions written by Elaine Bernstein Partnow and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Say the right thing at the right time. This essential reference brings together well-known (and not-so-well-known!) speakers- including those from the Bible, actors, poets, humorists, scientists, and literary and political figures-whose ideas, activism, services, talent, and labor have influenced society. Perfect for speeches for every occasion, including graduations, weddings, retirement parties, anniversaries, public speaking engagements, and so on. * Presented in an intuitive, cross-referenced organization * Includes hilarious anecdotes and a short bio of each author, a brief contextual note for each quote, and an index of keywords to help you find the appropriate words for any occasion quickly

Download or read book Philosophy Fourth Edition written by Jay Stevenson PhD and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with the pre-Socratics and Eastern philosophers, including religious philosophy, all major philosophers and schools are covered, right up to present day. The new edition includes more visual illustrations and pictures to further explain and enhance the subject of philosophy. Included are: - The pre-Socratics - Eastern philosophers and philosophies - Renaissance humanism - Enlightenment philosophers - Idealism - Modern philosophers and philosophy - Existentialism - Post-Structuralism and post-modernism

Download or read book What Can You Do with a Major in Business written by Kate Shoup and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2007-08-13 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your guide to glide from campus to career Make sure you get a good ROI (Return on Investment) from your college courses and career choices. Whether you're a student pounding the books or a graduate pounding the pavement, What Can You Do with a Major in Business? alerts you to diverse job options, some of which you probably haven't considered. It addresses specific concerns of business majors with valuable information, including: * Advice on college and curriculum choices--courses, internships, advanced degrees, and more * Tips to energize and expand your job search * Profiles of real graduates, their jobs, and how they got them * Objective audits of their careers from the manager of a recreational facility, a city/county administrator, a marketing field representative, a public relations specialist, and an import/export broker * Overviews of typical salary levels, hours, and work environments * Extensive additional resources, including Web sites, professional organizations, periodicals, and more With practical information and enlightening insight from your peers in business careers, this book helps you analyze opportunities and choose a career that lets you make the most of your assets. Bottom line, that's the key to success.

Download or read book Communication Skills written by Ferguson Publishing and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the communication skills necessary to succeed in business, including effective writing, public speaking, and listening.

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 Tailoring the Green Suit written by Dan Smolen and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-03-16 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TAILORING THE GREEN SUIT is about the process of developing a successful executive career in the new green economy. It is a career development book for U.S. executives seeking employment in green business. This book is for business executives who are interested in joining fast-growing, potentially lucrative green or sustainable industries. These industries may offer the greatest number and variety of future career opportunities.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Controlling Anxiety written by Joni E. Johnston and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It raises your energy to help you deal with a tense situation in the office, study hard for an exam, or stay focused on an important speech. In general, it helps you function. However, when anxiety becomes an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it becomes a disabling disorder. In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Controlling Anxiety, readers will learn to- Understand the difference between what is normal anxiety and what's not. Spot anxiety triggers and boosters. Calm down with yoga and meditation. Make worries work in your favour.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Speed Reading written by Abby Marks Beale and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-06-03 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On your marks, get set, read! Most adults today are working with antiquated skills and ingrained beliefs about their reading abilities, or lack thereof. But with the tips and examples offered in The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Speed Reading, getting through a load of must-do reading doesn't have to be an arduous or overwhelming chore. The strategies are surprisingly simple once revealed. With practice, readers will not only speed through and understand books, articles, and professional journals but will also build their personal reading confidence and competence. * Written by a reading specialist * Useful for students, business people, lawyers, doctors * Includes how-to strategies as well as practice timed readings * Tips for reading on paper and onscreen Show More Show Less

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Retirement Planning written by Jeffrey J. Wuorio and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-12-04 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A necessary plan for a secure and comfortable retirement Everyone wants to retire with personal and financial peace of mind. But the question is always: will there be enough money to fund a comfortable lifestyle? That’s where this book comes to the rescue, addressing every conceivable concern—from health care to Social Security—about setting up a sound plan for retirement. And it’s never too late to start. • The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College reports that 43% of Americans fall short of their pre-retirement income • Robert Powell of MarketWatch agrees that “Americans have little set aside for retirement” • Written by a nationally recognized financial expert • Perfect for the nearly eight million baby boomers approaching retirement

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Arthritis written by Amye L. Leong M.B.A. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-04-07 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one has to live with the pain . . . There are over 46 million Americans who suffer from some form of arthritis. Here, longtime arthritis sufferer and internationally renowned consultant Amye L. Long and medical expert in the field of arthritis Dr. Neal S. Birnbaum offer a clear, jargon-free, and comprehensive guide to understanding this disease. • Includes detailed explanations of the various forms of the disease and symptoms, and how lifestyle can contribute to the severity of the conditions • Describes the full range of traditional medical treatments from prescription drugs and physical therapy to surgery, as well as alternative treatments including supplements, super foods, and detox • Coping methods such as meditation and lifestyle changes

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Eating Raw written by Bo Rinaldi and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A raw food diet is a purely healthy diet More people than ever are turning to a raw food diet. In this guide, readers will find the secrets to raw food weight loss; how raw foods can heal the body and boost energy and enthusiasm; information on the anti-aging properties of raw food; and 100+ recipes that show how raw foods can be combined into delectable meals. • Fully explains the benefits of this increasingly popular diet choice, plus presents a mini cookbook that gets readers started on their new regimen • Recently published studies indicate that rheumatoid and fibromyalgia patients—who number in the millions—can benefit from an uncooked vegan diet rich in antioxidants, lactobacilli, and fiber

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Alchemy written by Dennis William Hauck and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than magic... Where else can one combine chemistry and philosophy to turn base metal into gold while discovering a magical elixir to prolong life? Here's a simple and straightforward guide to alchemy that explains its basic principles. Written by one of the world's few practicing alchemists, it's a concise reference guide that provides easy-to-follow information so that anybody can be a wizard-in-training.

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 The Complete Idiot s Guide to Country Living written by Kimberley Willis and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enhanced by a helpful resources section, an indispensable handbook for urban and suburban dwellers seeking a more rural lifestyle offers suggestions on how to select the right location, building or renovating a home, home farming, essential tools and supplies, and how to cope with such issues as schools, weather, and utilities. Original.