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63) Career remix
Author
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
An author, two-time start-up founder and four-time TED speaker offers testimonials, plans of action, and road-tested insight to encourage job seekers to use their existing skills and resources to change careers, manage transitions, and thrive in the current job market.
Author
Publisher
Da Capo Lifelong, A Member of the Perseus Books Group
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Reset is the uncompromising portrait of Schenck's journey: a successful journalist and communications professional who joins the ranks of the unemployed during the most dismal job market in modern history, his initial reactions of denial and depression sabotage his morale and motivation. Then, with the assistance of friends, wisdom from experts, and good old-fashioned creativity and tenacity, Schenck turns his attitude around. The hard-won, valuable...
Author
Publisher
Aguilar/Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Español
Description
En cinco capítulos a modo de consulta, el coach especialista en empleabilidad, Jorge Muniain, identifica los síntomas físicos y emocionales que afectan al paciente y que le impiden hacer una búsqueda eficiente de trabajo, diagnostica las razones de su desempleo: y le receta medicinas a la par de consejos que le permitan elaborar un currículum o mejorar su imagen personal, así como estrategias para triunfar en las entrevistas. Finalmente, Doctor...
66) Get hired now!: how to accelerate your job search, stand out, and land your next great opportunity
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Accelerate your job search, stand out, and land your next great opportunity. In Get Hired Now!, ZipRecruiter founder and CEO Ian Siegel tells you exactly how to find a new job fast. With an insider's view of how over a million employers really make hires, Ian pulls insights from the data to give you step-by-step instructions for writing a resume that works, finding the right jobs to apply to, acing a job interview, and negotiating a job offer. Debunk...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"For more than fifty years, What Color Is Your Parachute? has transformed the way people think about job hunting. Whether searching for that first position, recovering from a layoff, or dreaming of a career change, What Color Is Your Parachute? has shown millions of readers how to network effectively, compose impressive resumes and cover letters, interview with confidence, and negotiate the best possible salary--while discovering how to make their...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Language
English
Description
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. Consider this book a passport to help you connect more successfully with many of LinkedIn's 660+...
Author
Publisher
Exisle Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Many baby boomers are seeking to stay in the workforce longer and are looking for satisfying, fulfilling jobs. This book is a step- by-step guide to finding and winning the sort of job most likely to give job satisfaction and success. It sets out how older workers are often valued in the workplace because of their experience, skills, reliability and sense of responsibility before going on to show how to demonstrate these qualities to prospective employers....
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Losing a job is one of the most devastating events one can experience. For trauma, it ranks up there with divorce, loss of a loved one, or permanent personal injury, and it happens more often that one would think. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 50,000 workers are fired or laid off each day. That is over 18,000,000 workers each year. Moving Forward in Mid-Career is a guide for workers who have been fired or laid off and...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Find--and land--your first job! Finding a job can seem daunting, especially when it's a brand new experience. There's a lot to know, and often a lot of pressure. Written by the founder of AfterCollege.com, Getting Your First Job For Dummies is designed to take the stress out of the job search process and help you get an offer. In this book, you'll discover how to identify your talents and strengths, use your network to your advantage, interview with...
Author
Publisher
Harper Business, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Today's work environment is rapidly changing. COVID-19 merely accelerated career and hiring trends that have been building across all industries for professionals at all levels. Pollak guides readers through the changes currently happening-- and those to come. From building a resilient personal brand to reskilling for the future, she provides strategic, actional advice that will help you prepare for the future. -- adapted from back cover.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Leadership
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The 45 percent of American women who take career breaks know better than anyone that searching for a job-with its new modes of communication, new rules of discoverability, and new expectations-has changed rapidly in the last decade. This book lays out a clear path for anyone ready to re-enter the workforce"--publisher website.
Author
Publisher
Impact Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Successful re-entry to the free world for ex-offenders requires strong communication and job interview skills. Includes 101 frequently asked job interview questions, ranging from "Have you ever been convicted of a felony?" to "Why should I hire you?" and addresses the best way to answer them.
Author
Publisher
ECW Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"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 I...
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