Until recently, most people expected to have one career with maybe two or three job changes in a lifetime. Now, experts advise us to expect seven or eight jobs with multiple industry changes...
100 Ways to Boost Your Self-Confidence will literally help you change your life by changing the way you feel about yourself. Not only will you have faith in who you really are, but the people you love…
The world of leadership has changed dramatically since 100 Ways to Motivate Others was written, and now Chandler and Richardson have revised and refreshed their...
100 Ways to Overcome Shyness is a powerful collection of useful information, case studies, and exercises on how to manage your shyness so you can communicate…
Don’t become tongue-tied during the most crucial phase of the interview process. 101 Smart Questions to Ask on Your Interview is for every job candidate who thinks the question…
In this revised second edition of The 2-Hour Job Search, you'll find updated advice on how to efficiently surf online job postings, how to reach out to contacts at your dream workplace and when to follow up, and advice on using LinkedIn, Indeed, and Google to your best advantage.
Small business owners and solo professionals know they're supposed to use social media to increase sales, but how should they start? Using a unique Rule of 30 approach, 30 Days to Social Media Success…
Introduce a lesson or utilize extra minutes of class time with 50 quick and effective activities that incorporate essential 21st Century Job Skills in five minutes or less..
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Introduce a lesson or utilize extra minutes of class time with 50+ quick and effective activities that get students thinking about life after high school...
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At Your Best as a Mason is your playbook for learning if a career as a mason is right for you, progressing from pre-apprentice to journeyman to master mason, and launching your own small business.
At Your Best as a Painter is your playbook for learning if a career as a painter is right for you, progressing from pre-apprentice to journeyman to master painter, and launching your own small business.
At Your Best as a Plumber is your playbook for learning if a career as a plumber is right for you, progressing from pre-apprentice to journeyman to master plumber, and launching your own small business.
t Your Best as an Electrician is your playbook for learning if a career as an electrician is right for you, progressing from pre-apprentice to journeyman to master electrician, and launching your own small business.
At Your Best as an HVAC/R Tech is your playbook for learning if a career as an electrician is right for you, progressing from pre-apprentice to journeyman to master technician, and launching your own small business.
At Your Best are the only step-by-step handbooks to finding if a career in the trades is right for you, educating yourself and earning the proper certifications, establishing yourself as an excellent apprentice and journeyman in the industry, and moving on to start your own small business in the trades.
Create a successful business this year! Written by America's #1 Small Business Expert, this essential handbook shows you how to launch your own business in just twelve months...
Go behind the scenes and be mentored by the best in the business to find out what it’s really like, and what it really takes, to become a climate scientist.
Go behind the scenes and be mentored by the best in the business to find out what it’s really like, and what it really takes, to become a fashion designer.
A revealing guide to a career as a film producer written by acclaimed author Boris Kachka and based on the real-life experiences of award-winning producers—required reading for anyone considering a path to this profession.
In Becoming a Hairstylist, Atlantic columnist and New York Times notable author Kate Bolick provides a compelling profile of a career in hair styling through the life of LeMoine, and offers us a glance at a day in the life at Parlor
This practical guide offers a unique opportunity to see what daily life for a neurosurgeon is like, from someone who has mastered the profession and can explain what the risks and rewards of the job really are.
Showcasing the individual tools used to develop a successful real estate career, Becoming a Real Estate Agent profiles individuals who live a life of thrilling improvisation, action, and instinct—a life in which excellence is sometimes gauged by the ability to walk away from a commission when circumstance demands it.
Investigative reporter Gary Rivlin gives an armchair tour of the world of venture capitalism, while providing vivid case studies illustrating how to get started in the field.
This series, and individual guide, provides valuable and relevant information about what daily life for a professional veterinarian is like, and will be a vital resource for anyone interested in pursuing the path.
Becoming a Video Game Designer takes you behind the scenes to find out what it’s really like, and what it really takes, to become a video game designer.
Why are some people able to make positive change while others remain the same? In his international bestseller, The Happiness Advantage, Harvard trained researcher Shawn Achor described why happiness is the precursor to greater success. This book is about what comes before both...
The true story of the man with the Best Job in the World. The Best Job in the World is the story of how following your passions can lead to life-changing opportunities...
This bestseller reveals how candidates can best speak the language of employers for getting quickly hired. Organized by major industries and professions, this easy-to-use book provides quick access…
Whether you’re just entering the workforce or have been working for many years and want to revamp your image, Myka shares practical tips that are simple to incorporate into your everyday business life.
This new edition of the popular guide for individuals seeking work that suits their unique skills has been completely revised and updated to reflect the freedom offered by the new…
The career marketplace for young people has never been more competitive, chaotic, and difficult to maneuver. On top of that, graduates are looking not only for good…
From robotics engineering and computer games development to environmental law and eco-friendly construction, this job guide features hundreds of careers, including trending opportunities.
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When Warren Buffett was asked why the Gillette board of directors chose Jim Kilts to be CEO, he said, ôJim made as much sense in terms of talking about business as anybody IÆve ever talked to. If you…
Even with a fairly detailed job description or a briefing by a knowledgeable recruiter, job candidates rarely have all the tools they need to ace their interviews. This is one of the reasons why interviews are so harrowing — we have to pay close attention to what we’re told, what we’re not told, and the many non-verbal...
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…
Create and run your own virtual business! Whether it is a full-time online consulting business or just selling your crafts on the side, starting an Internet enterprise…
Discover your introvert power! Society is finally beginning to recognize the true value of introverts--their observational skills, creativity, and strong focus. If you prefer solitary…
With new sections on the impact of social media on the job hunt! The unemployment rate in the United States is currently hovering at 9.2 percent, and shows no visible sign of dramatically decreasing (U.S. Department of Labor). 35 percent of hiring ma…
Includes new sections on pop-up business, mobile business, and rotating businesses, with tax and insurance information. Features updated information on starting a traditional or unconventional business in a distressed economical climate, with case st…
Whether you are looking to secure a new deal or land a new job Fast Track Networking gives you the tools you'll need to put the power of networking to work for you. You'll be amazed at the opportuniti…
Work is such a crucial part of our life, and yet we often struggle with—and feel overwhelmed by—the numerous challenges it presents us. Whether it’s job insecurity, making peace with or leaving an unfulfilling job, or dealing with office conflicts, we often experience fear and a sense of groundlessness...
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…
In this book, you'll discover how to identify your talents and strengths, use your network to your advantage, interview with confidence, and evaluate an offer...
Uncover your hidden assets and discover how to fill each day with both excitement and a profound sense of satisfaction. We all have bad days at work...
This book is both an inspirational and a practical guidebook, and it profiles 99 interesting, unusual, and relatively unexplored creative career options...
Graduation is a time of tough questions whose answers we don’t—and sometimes can’t—know the day we receive our diploma. Determined to power through the uncertainty of post-graduation, bestselling author Katherine Schwarzenegger embarked on a yearlong que
In this candid guide, experienced Peace Corps volunteers give the complete lowdown on everything anyone needs to know before applying and volunteering, examining…
One Hundred Pages of Lifesaving Advice for People Out of Work. Never has this advice been more sought than during these brutal economic times. The Job-Hunter’s Survival Guide, is designed particularly…
The only guide to the new-style job search letters that get you in the door. A cover letter should complement, not duplicate, a resume. Its purpose is to interpret the data-oriented, factual resume and add a personal touch. A cover letter is often the ear...
In the newest edition of his classic cover letter guide, job search expert Martin Yate shows you how to dramatically increase your chance of landing an interview. The key, as Yate explains, is to use language drawn from the job posting itself...
This guide to answering job interview questions uses Martin Yate’s method of understanding the meaning behind the questions rather than memorizing canned answers. Unemployment currently stands at 8.3 percent and is expected to remain high for the foreseea...
LinkedIn multiplies what you know by the power of who you know to deliver the number one social platform for business professionals and new job seekers. LinkedIn For Dummies shows LinkedIn newcomers the best ways to discover new opportunities, enhance their personal brand, network with other professionals, and give an exponential boost to their career.
Step-by-step tips for revitalizing your career. Yes, it is possible to have a job you love, and it doesn't require starting from scratch. Love Your Job is a guide to making work fulfilling...
Career-oriented military spouses face many obstacles relating to their mobile lifestyle and today’s difficult job market. This must-have resource is packed with solid advice for overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles to job and career success. Espe…
Transitioning to the civilian work world is filled with challenges. It's especially difficult for those who lack a powerful one- or two-page resume crystalizing what they want to do next with their li…
Each year nearly 250,000 servicemembers and their families leave the military. To varying degrees, they all engage in the 3 R's of military-to-civilian transition…
