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Contemplating a career transition and looking for strategies that will help you thrive in your new role?
Dr. Julie Olsen interviewed twenty-eight every day, yet extraordinary, people who have started new roles, and in some cases totally reinvented themselves, to discover their secrets to success.
Whether you are moving to a new role, fresh out of school, in your current organization, or in an entirely new business environment, That Would Have Been...
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"As competition for jobs in all sectors intensifies, employers are looking for more than just the right experience and skills needed for the job. They also want to gauge the potential employee's personal attributes to see if their skills are matched with qualities, such as cultural fit, engagement, likeability, and competence, that will make them an asset to the company. This updated edition of Ultimate Interview highlights these intangible qualities...
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Infused with real-life examples, self-analysis exercises, and advice from an industry professional, Rip the Resume is more than a "how to write a better resume" book; it's a proven system designed to challenge job seekers to take complete control and responsibility during a job search. Follow a ground-breaking roadmap on your journey to becoming the candidate that employers are seeking-whether you are a millennial looking to launch an exciting and...
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"From chemistry and climatology to robotics and the arts, Jobs of the Future imagines professions that may one day be essential to preserving and improving life on Earth. Become a "plastics fisherman" and save the oceans from pollution! Or be a "cloud hunter" and help to slow global warming! Whatever their passion, children will discover a world of possibility in this colorful and inspiring guide to a wide range of futuristic careers."--Provided by...
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"What will separate you from the rest early in your career? The ability to take ownership, manage expectations, navigate people dynamics, and communicate professionally-skills that school doesn't teach. Most career guides assume that you already know how the working world works. But if you're starting your very first job or taking a job in a new company, you might not know all the unspoken rules that determine who gets ahead and who doesn't. In The...
9) Architect
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Architects design buildings, from simple homes and businesses to towering skyscrapers and more. Discover what it takes to work in this challenging field in Architect.
11) Counterterrorism
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"Engaging images accompany information about counterterrorism. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
12) Top notch interviews: tips, tricks, and techniques from the first call to getting the job you want
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Few of us have ever experienced anything like the current job market. Millions of jobs have disappeared, and everyone from experienced executives to newly minted college graduates are facing the toughest environment in decades. Which is why top-notch interview skills are more important than ever. Top Notch Interviews teaches job seekers at any level, from all industries and professions, the author's proven technique to increase interview success....
13) Peacekeeping
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"Engaging images accompany information about peacekeeping missions. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
15) Plumber
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Plumbers are important workers on construction sites. Without them, toilets wouldn't flush, faucets wouldn't run, and buildings might flood. Discover what it takes to work in this challenging field in Plumber.
16) Carpenter
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Carpenters work with wood, shaping frames, laying flooring, and more. Discover what it takes to work in this challenging field in Carpenter.
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In this age of YouTube sensations and televised music competitions, it can seem like pop stars actually pop up overnight. However, it s rare that someone can truly become a music sensation without first logging many hours of hard work. Luckily, this guide, featuring many famous pop stars, can take readers behind the scenes to find out the many ways that pop stars have been discovered as well as tips readers can use to prepare themselves for a life...
19) Electrician
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Electricians link buildings to power. Discover what it takes to work in this challenging field in Electrician.
20) Nurses
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Nurses spend more time with patients than any other medical professional, and act as a liaison between the patient and the rest of the health care team. There are an estimated 6.2 million nurses worldwide, making it one of the most popular professions in the healthcare field, with the number of people earning bachelor s degrees in nursing at an all-time high. What does it take to be a nurse? Readers will discover the profession: from the educational...
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