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Provides the most current information available on the job market in the United States and Canada. Each volume presents the many details involved in the job search and describes specifically what it's like to work at a given job. Entries include job profiles, career issues, sample application letters, resumes, and workers' rights.
42) Hiding in the bathroom: an introvert's roadmap to getting out there (when you'd rather stay home)
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The marketing guru and host of the Forbes.com podcast of the same name challenges popular theories about the secrets to professional success to outline practical tips for building strong relationships and enabling achievements on one's own terms. --
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Many different people work in clothing and fashion - and they're not all cut from the same cloth! Each professional plays a very different role in transforming a piece of fabric into a garment or the inspiration for a fashion publication. Explore the world of a clothing designer, fashion journalist and boutique owner and learn about other career opportunities available in the clothing and textiles industry.
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This video is an excellent primer on professional conduct in looking, applying and then doing the work of a health care professional in a professional manner. The program is divided into two parts. Part one deals with job search and interview techniques. Part Two focuses on establishing sound personal health practices, increasing awareness of body language, learning principles of stress management, time management and setting priorities.
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"How do you land a car-sized rover on the surface of Mars, resolve a five-hour traffic jam or save a herd of caribou from near extinction? Ask an engineer! Engineers are problem solvers. They use their math, science and technology skills to find creative solutions to problems that need fixing. In Engineered! bestselling author Shannon Hunt explores nine feats of engineering and the step-by-step process that engineers followed to get to a winning solution....
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"Computer scientists code the programs that we use every day on our computers, tablets, and smartphones. They help us work, communicate, and play games. Women in Computer Science looks at individuals who are making a major difference in this field."--Publisher's website.
47) The therapist in the real world: what you never learn in graduate school (but really need to know)
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Warm, Pragmatic, and at Times Provocative, this is a book about what it means to be a practicing therapist or counselor in the real world. Jeffrey Kettler speaks with honesty, practicality, and authority about crucial skills, secrets, and ideas that lead to greater personal satisfaction and professional success, unpacking subjects that formal educational experiences don't address. Part I, "More Than You Bargained For," covers the changing landscape...
48) Jobs around town
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Communities need many types of workers. Some people provide goods. Some people provide services. They all help their communities."--Page [4] cover.
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Profiles over seven hundred jobs organized in twelve career clusters, covering duties, work environment, required education and training, salary and benefits, and outlook and listing addresses and Web sites for further information; and includes essays on employment trends and a master index.
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"A shot of encouragement, a kick in the ass, and a loving push for young people who have no idea what they want or how to get it, Career Rookie is a book for every grad, student, and 20-something who feels lost, overwhelmed, and anxious. It tackles the emotional and logistical WTF-ness of starting your career, answering questions like, What if I don't have any experience? What if I went to school for something I hated? What if I have NO IDEA what...
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"STEM careers are hot but what if you prefer history to geometry or physics? People with a passion for history land in all kinds of fascinating careers--ranging from museum curators to intelligence analysts. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders."--Publisher's website.
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"Dilbert creator Scott Adams offers his most personal book ever -- a funny memoir of his many failures and what they eventually taught him about success. How do you go from hapless office worker to world-famous cartoonist and bestselling author in just a few years? No career guide can answer that, and not even Scott Adams (who actually did it) can give you a road map that works for everyone. But there's a lot to learn from his personal story, and...
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"Technology, it turns out, is making writing ever more essential in the workplace and expanding the number of fields that rely on the written word. Writing is essential to a range of professions from journalism and blogging to law and public relations. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders."--Amazon.
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In our difficult time, or at any time, knowing how to find a great job is a necessaryskill. All the resources you need for a successful job search are at yourfingertips-and completely free-at your public library. It can be a dauntingtask, so here is expert advice on how to conduct proper research, build networksof friends and colleagues, put together a great resume, research industries thatare constantly changing, prepare for an interview, negotiate...
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Career Errors: Straight Talk about the Steps and Missteps of Career Development examines the career development encounters that people experience across their life-span. The book begins with a comprehensive examination of the career development process and why these eight phases must be understood in order for career satisfaction and success to be achieved. This analysis is followed by a meticulous treatment of 27 things active members of the workforce...
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Looking for a job is intimidating, especially when significant experience is the main thing a job hunter is lacking. In Getting Your Leg in the Door When You Don't Have a Leg to Stand On, the author, a successful headhunter and job-hunting coach, shares insights and techniques that he learned from working with job hunters at all levels. He presents expert advice, case studies, and strategies for getting the interview, then demonstrating
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Ready to take the next step in your career ... but not sure what's holding you back? Read on. Leadership expert Sally Helgesen and bestselling leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith have trained thousands of high achievers--men and women--to reach even greater heights. Again and again, they see that women face specific and different roadblocks from men as they advance in the workplace. In fact, the very habits that helped women early in their careers...
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