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Book The Professor Is In

    Book Details:
  • Author : Karen Kelsky
  • Publisher : Crown
  • Release : 2015-08-04
  • ISBN : 0553419420
  • Pages : 450 pages

Download or read book The Professor Is In written by Karen Kelsky and published by Crown. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive career guide for grad students, adjuncts, post-docs and anyone else eager to get tenure or turn their Ph.D. into their ideal job Each year tens of thousands of students will, after years of hard work and enormous amounts of money, earn their Ph.D. And each year only a small percentage of them will land a job that justifies and rewards their investment. For every comfortably tenured professor or well-paid former academic, there are countless underpaid and overworked adjuncts, and many more who simply give up in frustration. Those who do make it share an important asset that separates them from the pack: they have a plan. They understand exactly what they need to do to set themselves up for success. They know what really moves the needle in academic job searches, how to avoid the all-too-common mistakes that sink so many of their peers, and how to decide when to point their Ph.D. toward other, non-academic options. Karen Kelsky has made it her mission to help readers join the select few who get the most out of their Ph.D. As a former tenured professor and department head who oversaw numerous academic job searches, she knows from experience exactly what gets an academic applicant a job. And as the creator of the popular and widely respected advice site The Professor is In, she has helped countless Ph.D.’s turn themselves into stronger applicants and land their dream careers. Now, for the first time ever, Karen has poured all her best advice into a single handy guide that addresses the most important issues facing any Ph.D., including: -When, where, and what to publish -Writing a foolproof grant application -Cultivating references and crafting the perfect CV -Acing the job talk and campus interview -Avoiding the adjunct trap -Making the leap to nonacademic work, when the time is right The Professor Is In addresses all of these issues, and many more.

Book The Art of Phone Interviewing

Download or read book The Art of Phone Interviewing written by Mikoel Turner and published by . This book was released on 2006-06-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tips and strategies for a successful phone interview for people looking for a job and those who have to hire them.

Book Who

    Who

    Book Details:
  • Author : Geoff Smart
  • Publisher : Ballantine Books
  • Release : 2008-09-30
  • ISBN : 0345510445
  • Pages : 210 pages

Download or read book Who written by Geoff Smart and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2008-09-30 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this instant New York Times Bestseller, Geoff Smart and Randy Street provide a simple, practical, and effective solution to what The Economist calls “the single biggest problem in business today”: unsuccessful hiring. The average hiring mistake costs a company $1.5 million or more a year and countless wasted hours. This statistic becomes even more startling when you consider that the typical hiring success rate of managers is only 50 percent. The silver lining is that “who” problems are easily preventable. Based on more than 1,300 hours of interviews with more than 20 billionaires and 300 CEOs, Who presents Smart and Street’s A Method for Hiring. Refined through the largest research study of its kind ever undertaken, the A Method stresses fundamental elements that anyone can implement–and it has a 90 percent success rate. Whether you’re a member of a board of directors looking for a new CEO, the owner of a small business searching for the right people to make your company grow, or a parent in need of a new babysitter, it’s all about Who. Inside you’ll learn how to • avoid common “voodoo hiring” methods • define the outcomes you seek • generate a flow of A Players to your team–by implementing the #1 tactic used by successful businesspeople • ask the right interview questions to dramatically improve your ability to quickly distinguish an A Player from a B or C candidate • attract the person you want to hire, by emphasizing the points the candidate cares about most In business, you are who you hire. In Who, Geoff Smart and Randy Street offer simple, easy-to-follow steps that will put the right people in place for optimal success.

Book The Art of the Interview

Download or read book The Art of the Interview written by Lawrence Grobel and published by Crown. This book was released on 2010-05-05 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE ULTIMATE INSIDER’S LOOK AT THE FINE ART OF INTERVIEWING “I had a fantasy the other night that this interview is so great that they no longer want me to act—just do interviews. I thought of us going all over the world doing interviews—we’ve signed for three interviews a day for six weeks.” —Al Pacino, in an interview with Lawrence Grobel Highly respected in journalist circles and hailed as “the Interviewer’s Interviewer,” Lawrence Grobel is the author of well-received biographies of Truman Capote, Marlon Brando, James Michener, and the Huston family, with bylines from Rolling Stone and Playboy to the New York Times. He has spent his thirty-year career getting tough subjects to truly open up and talk. Now, in The Art of the Interview, he offers step-by-step instruction on all aspects of nailing an effective interview and provides an inside look on how he elicted such colorful responses as: “I don’t like Shakespeare. I’d rather be in Malibu.” —Anthony Hopkins “Feminists don’t like me, and I don’t like them.”—Mel Gibson “I hope to God my friends steal my body out of a morgue and throw a party when I’m dead.”—Drew Barrymore “I want you out of here. And I want those goddamn tapes!”—Bob Knight “I smoked pot with my father when I was eleven in 1973. . . . He thought he was giving me a mind-extending experience just like he used to give me Hemingway novels and Woody Allen films.”—Anthony Kiedis In The Art of the Interview, Grobel reveals the most memorable stories from his career, along with examples of the most candid moments from his long list of famous interviewees, from Oscar-winning actors and Nobel laureates to Pulitzer Prizewinning writers and sports figures. Taking us step by step through the interview process, from research and question writing to final editing, The Art of the Interview is a treat for journalists and culture vultures alike.

Book The Tech Wise Family

    Book Details:
  • Author : Andy Crouch
  • Publisher : Baker Books
  • Release : 2017-04-18
  • ISBN : 1493406558
  • Pages : 202 pages

Download or read book The Tech Wise Family written by Andy Crouch and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making conscientious choices about technology in our families is more than just using internet filters and determining screen time limits for our children. It's about developing wisdom, character, and courage in the way we use digital media rather than accepting technology's promises of ease, instant gratification, and the world's knowledge at our fingertips. And it's definitely not just about the kids. Drawing on in-depth original research from the Barna Group, Andy Crouch shows readers that the choices we make about technology have consequences we may never have considered. He takes readers beyond the typical questions of what, where, and when and instead challenges them to answer provocative questions like, Who do we want to be as a family? and How does our use of a particular technology move us closer or farther away from that goal? Anyone who has felt their family relationships suffer or their time slip away amid technology's distractions will find in this book a path forward to reclaiming their real life in a world of devices.

Book The Art of Noticing

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rob Walker
  • Publisher : Knopf
  • Release : 2019-05-07
  • ISBN : 0525521259
  • Pages : 256 pages

Download or read book The Art of Noticing written by Rob Walker and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An imaginative, thought-provoking gift book to awaken your senses and attune them to the things that matter in your life. Welcome to the era of white noise. Our lives are in constant tether to phones, to email, and to social media. In this age of distraction, the ability to experience and be present is often lost: to think and to see and to listen. Enter Rob Walker's The Art of Noticing. This gorgeously illustrated volume will spark your creativity--and most importantly, help you see the world anew. Through a series of simple and playful exercises--131 of them--Walker maps ways for you to become a clearer thinker, a better listener, a more creative workplace colleague and finally, to rediscover your sense of passion and to notice what really matters to you.

Book The Essential Phone Interview Handbook

Download or read book The Essential Phone Interview Handbook written by Paul J. Bailo and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2011-06-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today more than ever, job candidates make initial contact with prospective employers via the telephone. Phone interviews are often the most unexpected facet of job interviewing, yet they are fast becoming the standard for employers when narrowing the pool of applicants and determining who will be invited for in-person interviews. The Essential Phone Interview Handbook covers: How to prepare, what to say, and when to say it How to establish your professional presence over the phone How to get to the next step

Book The Complete Guide to Telephone Interview Questions and Answers

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Telephone Interview Questions and Answers written by Chetan Singh and published by Chetan Singh. This book was released on with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide to Telephone Interview Questions and Answers is an essential resource for job seekers looking to master the art of the telephone interview. With the current job market shifting towards remote work, telephone interviews have become an increasingly important part of the hiring process. This telephone interview questions and answers guidebook covers everything from preparing for a telephone interview to following up afterward, and offers strategies for answering difficult questions, showcasing your qualifications and experience, and using effective communication skills. Inside this Telephone Interview book, you will find: An explanation of the importance of telephone interviews in the hiring process Tips for preparing for a telephone interview, include researching the company and the role, reviewing your resume and cover letter, and practicing common interview questions and answers Technical preparation strategies for ensuring a smooth interview experience Strategies for discussing your experience and qualifications, and answering situational and technical questions Tips for effective communication over the phone Strategies for answering difficult questions and handling challenging situations Best practices for following up after a telephone interview Success Stories and strategies used by successful candidates Lessons learned from successful candidates that can help you improve your own telephone interview skills Whether you're a recent graduate looking for your first job or an experienced professional looking to make a career change, this guide is the ultimate resource for mastering telephone interviews and increasing your chances of landing your dream job.

Book How to Master the Art of Interviewing

Download or read book How to Master the Art of Interviewing written by Ramzi Karim and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Significance of 'How to Master the Art of Interviewing' in the present job market? Preparing for an interview in a befitting manner is truly a mammoth task both for an employee and an employer. An interview is the only ploy to get an employee enrolled in his dream job, and enable the employer find the best employee for his organization. However a single mistake can snap the thread and make both lose a prospective option. This is where How to Master the Art of Interviewing penned by Mr. Ramzi Karim comes in. The book is a must as it covers the needs of a job aspirant, the high school students aiming to prepare themselves for the job market, mid terms career changers and experienced professionals as well as recruiters who are frantically in the look out for deserving candidates. Written in lucid language, this book would serve as a readymade tool for successful hiring for both the employer and the job aspirant. Essential features of the book - Different interview formats - Key qualities of success - Successful resume & cover letter writing secrets - 30 open and close ended questions with answers - Using the right body language - How to make use of references properly - Guidelines for parents - How to prepare for an interview

Book The New Rules of Work

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"--

Book The Craft of Interviewing

Download or read book The Craft of Interviewing written by John Brady and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-02-02 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Brady, editor of Writer's Digest and himself an accomplished interviewer, has put together an indispensable guide to the art of questioning. In a lively, down-to-earth manner, "The Craft of Interviewing" covers all aspects of the interview process -- getting the interview, doing research, handling the subject face-to-face, hurdling hazards, getting tough, taking notes (on the sly, if need be), taping, dealing with off-the-record types, concluding the interview, verifying it, and writing it up. Brady has also filled the book with a myriad of anecdotes revealing the experiences of some of the best known interviewers of our times. A noteworthy appendix on the history of the interview is included.

Book Constant Comedy

Download or read book Constant Comedy written by Art Bell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the riveting, hilarious true story of the birth of Comedy Central in what New York Times bestselling author, Dan Lyons, calls the “funniest behind-the-scenes memoir I’ve ever read, full of crazy characters, plot twists, and suspense.” Award-Winning Finalist in the Narrative: Non-Fiction category of the 2020 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest In 1988, a young, mid-level employee named Art Bell pitched a novel concept—a television channel focused 100% on just one thing: comedy—to the chairman of HBO. The station that would soon become Comedy Central, with celebrated programs like South Park, Chapelle’s Show, The Daily Show, and The Colbert Report, was born. Constant Comedy takes readers behind the scenes into the comedy startup on its way to becoming one of the most successful and creative purveyors of popular culture in the United States. From disastrous pitch meetings with comedians to the discovery of talents like Bill Maher and Jon Stewart, this intimate biography peers behind the curtain and reveals what it’s really like to work, struggle, and ultimately succeed at the cutting edge of show business.

Book Mastering the Art of Interviewing

Download or read book Mastering the Art of Interviewing written by Brian L. Burns and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interviews can be challenging, especially if you don't know what to expect. What should I wear? What questions am I going to be asked? What type of salary should I request? How am I going to explain not working for the last 2 years? These are frequently asked questions. Knowing the answers to these and several more frequently asked questions will give you a competitive advantage over others who enter in an interview without this knowledge. The interview process starts long before you walk through the door to greet the interviewer. Mastering The Art Of Interviewing: A Guide To Successful Interviewing will take you step by step to show you what is required for a successful interview. Several employers and human relations experts have expressed what they are looking for in a candidate to hire. I have taken that information and applied it to my own life and I was successful. That same information is transferred to this guide. Understanding what employers want will not only help you be better prepared for the interview but it will also give you the confidence to wow the interviewer. After reading this guide, you will; Understand the do's and don'ts of interviewing. What questions are going to be asked. What questions you should ask. How to prepare for the interview in advance. The job market is very competitive. Having the right qualifications is only part of landing that job. Having a successful interview will help seal the deal. After reading this guide you will have the tools for a successful interview and give you a competitive advantage over other candidates. NOW GO GET THAT JOB!!

Book Talk Straight  Listen Carefully

Download or read book Talk Straight Listen Carefully written by M. L. Stein and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2001-04-19 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interviewing is a vital tool for journalists. In Talk Straight, Listen Carefully, the authors and other seasoned journalists share their interviewing experience and explain how to successfully approach all types of people, extract information, and gain solid material. Print and broadcast students and journalists will find far more than the standard interviewing tips, including: The qualitative differences between “hard news’ interviews and feature or profile story interviews Strategies for obtaining hard-to-get interviews Methods for managing unwilling, shy, hostile, and fearful sources Techniques for “interviewing on the run” Interview-related ethical questions and dilemmas Getting to sources beyond the initial interview Extracting color and human interest from an interview

Book The Art of the Interview

Download or read book The Art of the Interview written by Martin Perlich and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book teaches just that -- the interviewer's art of preparation, attitude, interaction, and improvisation. In its few pages, it provides an invaluable set of practical guidelines for both novice and veteran interviewers working in all media. Through the author's accompanying tales and anecdotes, culled from his long and noted interview career, these guidelines are brought to life and light is shed on the activity's many pitfalls and agile-minded ways of avoiding them.

Book Alien Next Door

    Book Details:
  • Author : Joey Spiotto
  • Publisher : National Geographic Books
  • Release : 2015-11-03
  • ISBN : 1785650262
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Alien Next Door written by Joey Spiotto and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See a new, caring side to the legendary science fiction monster as he tends to Jonesy the cat, endeavours to keep his house cleaner than the Nostromo, and searches for his place on a cold, new, alien world: Earth. From facehuggers to feather dusters, discover how the perfect killing machine relaxes after a day of scaring space marines.

Book The Art of the Author Interview

Download or read book The Art of the Author Interview written by Sarah Anne Johnson and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2005 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to one of the most rewarding forms of literary journalism.