Download or read book What Color is Your Parachute for Teens written by Carol Christen and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents advice for teenagers on landing a dream job.

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 306 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 The New Rules of Work written by Alexandra Cavoulacos and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this definitive guide to the ever-changing modern workplace, Kathryn Minshew and Alexandra Cavoulacos, the co-founders of popular career website TheMuse.com, show how to play the game by the New Rules. The Muse is known for sharp, relevant, and get-to-the-point advice on how to figure out exactly what your values and your skills are and how they best play out in the marketplace. Now Kathryn and Alex have gathered all of that advice and more in The New Rules of Work. Through quick exercises and structured tips, the authors will guide you as you sort through your countless options; communicate who you are and why you are valuable; and stand out from the crowd. The New Rules of Work shows how to choose a perfect career path, land the best job, and wake up feeling excited to go to work every day-- whether you are starting out in your career, looking to move ahead, navigating a mid-career shift, or anywhere in between"--

Download or read book Careerealism written by J. T. O'Donnell and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2008-04 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are so many people unhappy on-the-job? . As many as 7 out of 10 Americans are currently dissatisfied with their careers. . Expensive college degrees are seen by our society as a requirement to enter the American workforce. Yet, many students fail to graduate with the skills and knowedge necessary to embark on a satisfying career path.The result is an unprepared individual, saddled with debt, and frustrated with a system that has left them hanging with respect to making good career decisions. . The concept of work-life balance continues to elude our society as thousands of workers complain of 'living to work' instead of 'working to live.' It's no secret that career satisfaction eludes much of the American working population, but what's worse is the lack of resources and coaching to help today's employee find the career satisfaction they seek. In this innovative, step-by-step guide, workplace expert, professional development specialist, and nationally syndicated career advice columnist, J.T. O'Donnell (www.jtodonnell.com) unlocks the secrets to working smarter when it comes to creating a career you can get excited about.With more than 15 years experience, having coached thousands of individuals, O'Donnell will show you how to develop an authentic definition of professional success that will get you results. Here's what readers have to say: Her strategic approach really helped me flesh out what traits and experience I brought to the table for a potential employer in a different field. Her methods, encouragement and continued support have led me to find the right career path.- Helen D. I hated my job, wanted out, and didn't know where to begin. I had a decision to make: I could continue on the track to working my 9-5 job in front of a desk and let it define me and make me miserable, or look for something different. J.T.showed me that it's not your job that defines you at all;it's you who defines your job. She worked with me to figure out my strengths and work on my weaknesses. J.T.helped me learn that who I am is far more than the paycheck I bring in. Through that exploration of my own real desires, J.T.helped me to realize that I needed a far more creative outlet to be successful in. I can truly say that without J.T.'s help, I certainly would not be where I am today. I'm more aware of my life and the people in it...I absolutely love my job and really feel successful. I owe an immense amount of gratitude to J.T. for getting me to this place in my life. - Danielle H. The information in this book is so on target, I wish I'd found it earlier in my career.I can't begin to express what it is like to have finally found not just the reasons, but the solutions, to my past career disappointments.- John T.

Download or read book Topgrading revised PHP edition written by Bradford D. Smart Ph.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-04-07 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great companies don’t just depend on strategies—they depend on people. The more great people on your team, the more successful your organization will be. But that’s easier said than done. Statistically, half of all employment decisions result in a mishire: The wrong person winds up in the wrong job. But companies that have followed Bradford Smart’s advice in Topgrading have boosted their successful hiring rate to 90 percent or better, giving them an unbeatable competitive advantage. Now Smart has fully revised his 1999 management classic to reintroduce the topgrading concept, which works for companies large and small in any industry. The author spells out his practical approach to finding and managing A-level talent—as well as coaching B players to turn them into A players. He provides intriguing case studies drawn from more than four thousand in-depth interviews. As Smart writes in his introduction, “All organizations, all businesses live or die mostly on their talent, and any manager who fails to topgrade is nuts, or a C player. . . . Those who, way deep down, would sooner see an organization die than nudge an incompetent person out of a job should not read this book... Topgrading is for A players and all those aspiring to be A players.” On the web: http://www.topgrading.com/

Download or read book What Color Is Your Parachute Guide to Rethinking Resumes written by Richard N. Bolles and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first resume book from the What Color Is Your Parachute? career guru Richard Bolles. Resumes get an average of eight seconds of attention before going in the trash—or getting on the shortlist. That’s just one of the findings reported here, as legendary career expert Richard N. Bolles presents new research about resumes in a guide that summarizes everything job-hunters and career-changers need to know about this essential tool. This timely resource features the latest research on important resume topics such as key words, soft skills, scanning software, social media, and online posting. Bolles argues that on the basis of what we now know, we need to rethink what a resume is—and how it should be written. He details the words that must be avoided, and the words that must be used, on a resume that wins you interviews. This slim volume distills a huge amount of information down to its very essence. Armed with tips and shortcuts based on the author’s decades of experience, you can craft a resume and cover letter that will stand out to your dream employers—and increase your chances of getting interviews and landing jobs.

Download or read book All Work No Pay written by Lauren Berger and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Land Killer Internships—and Make the Most of Them! These days, a college resume without internship experience is considered “naked.” Indeed, statistics show that internship experience leads to more job offers with highersalaries—and in this tough economy, college grads need all the help they can get. Enter Lauren Berger, internships expert and CEO of Intern Queen, Inc., whose comprehensive guide reveals insider secrets to scoring the perfect internship, building invaluable connections, boosting transferable skills, and ultimately moving toward your dream career. She’ll show you how to: Discover the best internship opportunities, from big companies to virtual internships Write effective resumes and cover letters Nail phone, Skype, and in-person interviews Know your rights as an intern Use social networking to your advantage Network like a pro Impress your boss Get solid letters of recommendation Turn internships into job opportunities With exercises, examples, and a go-getter attitude, this next-generation internship manual provides all the cutting-edge information students and recent grads will need to get a competitive edge in the job market. So what are you waiting for?

Download or read book 3 Steps to Your Best Job Ever written by Steven Steinfeld and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-10-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2014 Second Edition of the original and acclaimed 3-steps guidebook for new grads and millennials at a limited time low price. Contains a proven and simple to follow approach, including easy to modify examples of what to write (e.g. resume, cover letter, thank you note) and say (networking, interviewing) drawn from his hundreds of workshops.

Download or read book The No Experience Job Search written by Kat McKay and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We sometimes think that one cannot get a job without having experience and cannot get experience without having a job. This strategy will show you how to get a job by writing a resume that showcases: (1) your skills (rather than your experience); (2) your coursework; or (3) a single experience or a few experiences (rather than prior positions). You will prepare to get the job you want, without having to have already had the job you want. You will remove yourself from the job search conundrum by restructuring your resume and your job searches to show what you can do, rather than simply list the positions you have held. This job search will be designed around a set of resumes, which you will build from a master list describing your skills or individual experiences. The book will also guide you on how to write an effective cover letter, avoid networking pitfalls, interview well, and minimize bad references by keeping those bad influences away from your future employer. This strategy guides job searchers who are transitioning to better experiences by showing them how to showcase skills and single experiences for a better position. It also guides recent university graduates by showing them how to showcase coursework, instead of job experience, to get the job the first time around. This is the strategy, without the workbook.

Download or read book How to Get a Job in the Federal Government written by Olivia Crosby and published by Bureau of Labor Statistics. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year the federal government hires thousands new employees. If you are interested in working for the federal government the Summer 2004 issue of the Occupational Outlook Quarterly is the publication for you. This beautiful illustrated official government handbook describes the types of jobs available in the Federal civil service, the qualifications required, and how to apply for those jobs.

Download or read book Modern Job Search written by Kurt Schmidt and published by Converging Point, Incorporated. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern Job Search is a definitive guide for job seekers of all experience levels and is the product of over 15 years of experience in recruiting and executive search. Learn where to start (value) How to identify hiring managers How to prepare resumes that work How to get in front of the right people How to control interviews How to negotiate good offers The methods described are what I use to market candidates into some of the world's best companies. The experiences in the narrative are all accurate portrayals of what it takes to find jobs, get invited to interviews and receive offers. The guidance given, process followed and work done are all real. When was the last time you really had to look for a job? Don't get caught unprepared. Buy this book and take control of your job search About the Author: Kurt Schmidt has over 15 years of successful experience in "fee-paid" executive search and recruiting. Currently, he is the President and owner of a specialized search firm focused on filling Supply Chain Management positions in the energy and manufacturing industries. Past and present clients include BP (British Petroleum), Halliburton, Emerson, Trane, Flextronics, AGCO, Danaher, American Standard, Exterran, Cameron, Dell, Iomega, Ingersoll Rand, Whirlpool, Motorola, Hewlett Packard / Compaq, Hitachi, Thyssen-Krupp, Tyco Electronics, John Deere, Solectron, Black and Decker and many others.

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Download or read book Re Defining the Goal written by Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.d. and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-07-02 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How is it possible that both university graduates and unfilled job openings are both at record-breaking highs? Our world has changed. New and emerging occupations in every industry now require a combination of academic knowledge and technical ability. With rising education costs, mounting student debt, fierce competition for jobs, and the oversaturation of some academic majors in the workforce, we need to once again guide students towards personality-aligned careers and not just into college. Extensively researched, (Re)Defining the Goal deconstructs the prevalent "one-size-fits-all" education agenda. The author provides a fresh perspective, replicable strategies, and outlines six proven steps to help students secure a competitive advantage in the new economy. Gain a new paradigm and the right resources to help students avoid the pitfalls of unemployment, or underemployment, after graduation.

Download or read book The No Experience Job Search Strategy written by Kat McKay and published by McKay Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We sometimes think that one cannot get a job without having experience and cannot get experience without having a job. This strategy will show you how to get a job by writing a resume that showcases: (1) your skills (rather than your experience); (2) your coursework; or (3) a single experience or a few experiences (rather than prior positions). You will prepare to get the job you want, without having to have already had the job you want. You will remove yourself from the job search conundrum by restructuring your resume and your job search to show what you can do, rather than simply list the positions you have held. This job search will be designed around a set of resumes, which you will build from a master list describing your skills, coursework, or individual experiences. The book will also guide you on how to write an effective cover letter, avoid networking pitfalls, interview well, and minimize bad references by keeping those bad influences away from your future employer. This strategy guides job searchers who are transitioning to better experiences by showing them how to showcase skills and single experiences for a better position. It also guides recent university graduates by showing them how to showcase coursework, instead of job experience, to get the job the first time around. This is the strategy without the workbook.

Download or read book The Accelerated Job Search written by Wayne D. Ford and published by The Management Advantage, Inc.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For job-seekers with no time to waste. The fastest, most effective job-landing system ever devised, stated a happily employed reader in California. This book shows how combining the top system with a carefully coached positive attitude is an unbeatable combination. Contents include: Why this Job System Works, Job Hunting with an Attitude, Career Directions, Job Search Lead Sources, Battling Discrimination & Abuse, Interviewing Concepts, 50 Frequently Asked Questions and much, Much More!

Download or read book The No Experience Job Search written by Kat McKay and published by McKay Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-20 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We sometimes think that one cannot get a job without having experience and cannot get experience without having a job. This strategy and detailed workbook will show you how to get a job by writing a resume that showcases: (1) your skills (rather than your experience); (2) your coursework; or (3) a single experience or a few experiences (rather than prior positions). You will prepare to get the job you want, without having to have already had the job you want. You will remove yourself from the job search conundrum by restructuring your resume and your job search to show what you can do, rather than simply list the positions you have held. This job search will be designed around a set of resumes, which you will build from a master list describing your skills or individual experiences. The strategy and workbook will also guide you on how to write an effective cover letter, avoid networking pitfalls, interview well, and minimize bad references by keeping those bad influences away from your future employer. This strategy and workbook guides job searchers who are transitioning to better experiences by showing them how to showcase skills and single experiences for a better position. It also guides recent university graduates by showing them how to showcase coursework, instead of job experience, to get the job the first time around. This is the strategy and a detailed workbook.

Download or read book Get The Job You Want Even When No One s Hiring written by Ford R. Myers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-06-05 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring You CAN find a good job in a bad economy – but NOT with conventional search strategies. New Rules for a New Reality Today’s job market is the toughest in recent history, and the challenges are here to stay. Even so, you CAN get the job you want – IF you discard conventional approaches to the search. Get the Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring is the ONLY career book that: Explains the special strategies necessary to land a job during an economic crisis Integrates comprehensive, practical guidance on both job search and career management Provides an extensive online “Job Search Survival Toolkit” to augment the book Addresses the realities of this job market with real-world, actionable steps Positions this downturn in the economy as a positive opportunity to develop a much better career In Get the Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring, career expert Ford R. Myers maps the new world of job search and reveals essential strategies for your success. You’ll learn how to seize opportunities that aren’t posted yet ... how to make yourself an instant asset to potential employers ... how to clearly stand-out as the best candidate ... and how to leverage social media, blogs, and other Web tools. Best of all, you’ll learn how to “recession-proof” your career for the long term. Can YOU Get the Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring? With this powerful new book – YES, you can!