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Going back to work: a survival guide for comeback moms
By Mary W Quigley, Loretta Kaufman. 2004
Women who left their careers to raise children - whether just for the toddler years or until the nest is…
empty - face economic and emotional challenges when deciding to go back to work. This book provides data and ideas to ease what can be a tough transition. The authors have zeroed in on strategies that succeeded for women who have gone back to work, and frame the key questions involved in making the decision. 2004.Die empty: unleash your best work every day
By Todd Henry. 2013
Most of us live with the stubborn idea that we'll always have tomorrow. But sooner or later all of our…
tomorrows will run out. Each day that you postpone the hard work and succumb to the clutter that chokes creativity, discipline, and innovation will result in a net deficit to the world, to your company, and to yourself. Henry explains the forces that keep people in stagnation and introduces a three-part process for tapping into your passion. 2013.Chinese New Year: a celebration for everyone (Orca origins.)
By Jen Sookfong Lee. 2017
From its beginnings as a farming celebration marking the end of winter to its current role as a global party…
featuring good food, lots of gifts and public parades, 'Chinese New Year' is a snapshot of Chinese culture. Award-winning author and broadcaster Jen Sookfong Lee recalls her childhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, and weaves family stories into the history, traditions and evolution of Chinese New Year. Grades 3-6. 2017.More success-minded Americans than ever before are growing their fortunes as independent agents for such respected direct selling organizations as…
Princess House, Tupperware and Mary Kay. As Neil and Dana introduce you to the world of direct selling, you'll find out why over 12 million Americans are now involved in this $30 billion industry. You'll learn the essentials of starting and building a direct selling business, from recruiting new customers and sales team members to planning parties and closing the sale. You'll also explore some of the common misconceptions about direct selling, and find out how to choose a direct selling company that fits your needs and interests. 2006.Paul McCord describes a detailed, yet flexible plan that has been proven to generate referrals in virtually any sales system…
or environment and in any industry. This conversational reference guide features compelling real-world examples of common sales mistakes and solutions that will transform lost opportunities into real prospects. 2008.According to the Small Business Administration, 90% of service businesses fail within the first five years. They fail not because…
they don't offer great services and products, but because owners are uncomfortable with traditional marketing and sales. Here, Michael Port shares his proven system for getting more clients. 2007.But what if I don't want to go to college: a guide to success through alternative education
By Harlow G Unger. 1998
Describes the lucrative career opportunities and demands for various trades and skills that do not require a four-year degree. Discusses…
advantages and disadvantages, requirements, and future prospects for ten types of alternative education. Includes resum and interview advice as well as resource lists. Senior high and older readers.c1998.Brilliant interview: what employers want to hear and how to say it
By Ros Jay. 2008
What do interviewers really want from a candidate? How do they decide whether to hire you or someone else? What…
can you do to make it you? Who better to advise interviewees than interviewers? This book tells you what they want and teaches you how to deliver. 2008.Brilliant job hunting: how to get the job you want
By Angela Fagan. 2008
Job hunting is time consuming, hard work and extremely stressful. Knowing what sort of job you want, where to look,…
if your CV is up to date, and how to behave in an interview are issues every job hunter faces. This book is a complete start-to-finish manual of everything you need to know, from writing your CV, knowing where to look, interview techniques and negotiating a job offer. 2008.Apron strings: navigating food and family in France, Italy, and China
By Jan Wong. 2017
Jan Wong knows food is better when shared, so when she set out to write a book about home cooking…
in France, Italy, and China, she asked her 22-year-old son, Sam, to join her. While he wasn't keen on spending excessive time with his mom, he dreamed of becoming a chef. Ultimately, it was an opportunity he couldn't pass up. On their journey, Jan and Sam live and cook with locals, seeing how globalization is changing food, families, and cultures. In southeast France, they move in with a family sheltering undocumented migrants. From Bernadette, the housekeeper, they learn classic French family fare such as blanquette de veau. In a hamlet in the heart of Italy's Slow Food country, the locals teach them how to make authentic spaghetti alle vongole and a proper risotto with leeks. In Shanghai, they cook firecracker chicken and scallion pancakes with the nouveaux riches and their migrant maids, who are part of the biggest demographic shift in world history. Along the way, mother and son explore their sometimes-fraught relationship, uniting--and occasionally clashing--over their mutual love of cooking. 2017.A.I.M: the powerful 10-step personal and career success program
By Alex Gill, Jim Carlisle. 2009
Carlisle and Gill use a combination of real-life stories, self-assessment tools and a step-by-step process in their programme. By the…
end, changing your life or career will be something you can accomplish. In the process, you will discover what may truly make you happy, allowing you to start on the path towards leading a more satisfying and dynamic life. 2009.101 secrets pour mieux négocier votre salaire --ou une augmentation (Méthode Daniel Porot : la collection carrément emploi!)
By Daniel Porot, Dominique Pialot. 2004
Dans des périodes difficiles, s'il est une question cruciale dans le monde du travail, c'est bien celle du salaire. Pourtant…
le sujet reste tabou et la négociation tourne le plus souvent à l'avantage de l'employeur. Il est donc essentiel pour tous les candidats ou salariés de connaître les clés de cet exercice délicat pour mettre toutes les chances de son côté. L'auteur, spécialiste en gestion de carrière, nous dévoile une foule de petits trucs pour réussir une bonne négociation salariale. 2004.12 étapes pour trouver un emploi (Vie pro (Marabout (Firme). 2009))
By Wilhelm Laligant, Jean-Marc Engelhard. 2010
Jeune diplômé, en fin de contrat, chômeur, ou tout simplement décidé à changer d'emploi ? Quelle que soit votre situation,…
vous lancer dans la recherche d'un nouvel emploi n'est pas une mince affaire. Conçu par des professionnels du recrutement, cet ouvrage a pour objectif de vous accompagner tout au long des différentes étapes de vos recherches. Vous y trouverez des solutions concrètes et les outils destinés à faciliter et optimiser vos recherches. 2010.101 best ways to land a job in troubled times
By Jay A Block. 2010
Block helps you approach your job transition strategically - not as a one-time search, but as a campaign of discovery…
through which you'll achieve your career objectives. Includes steps such as: carefully define clear job and career goals; create effective and high-impact self- marketing tools; and manage fear and negative emotions that impede success. c2010.Your next career: do what you've always wanted to do
By Gail Geary. 2010
Empowers experienced and post-retirement workers to discover right-fit opportunities and eases the career change process. Provides sound strategies for creating…
traditional, non-traditional, and entrepreneurial second careers that provide excitement and fulfillment. Geary helps readers discover their career passions and interests, as well as measure their fit for self-employment. Readers are also given enlightening case studies, interview questions and winning answers, and a directory of additional resources to help them navigate the job search. 2010.What to consider if you're considering university: new rules for education and employment
By Kenneth Coates, William R Morrison. 2014
Going to university used to be a passport to future success, but that's no longer the case. For some students,…
it's still a good choice that leads to a successful career, but for many their degrees are worthless pieces of paper. Choose the wrong program and graduation is more likely to lead to disillusionment and debt than a steady paycheque. Yet parents, guidance counsellors, and politicians still push higher education as if it's the only option for building a secure future. The authors set out to explore the many and varied educational opportunities and career paths open to Canadian high school students and those in their twenties. Young adults will gain much insight regarding the path that is best for them: whether to pursue a degree, enrol for skills training, or investigate one of the many other options that are available. For senior high and older readers. 2014.« Le guide de l’emploi en environnement » se veut, d’une part, un ouvrage de référence sur les différents organismes…
et entreprises qui embauchent des travailleurs de l’environnement. Il donne également un aperçu des établissements scolaires qui offrent des formations en lien avec ce secteur d’activité émergent. D’autre part, ce livre constitue un outil d’exploration des carrières en environnement. Pour les lecteurs du collégial et plus. 2011.Work it: secrets for success from the boldest women in business
By Carrie Kerpen. 2018
Carrie Kerpen shares her own career lessons as well as those from a board of fifty powerful women in a…
wide range of industries to help women everywhere make their aspirations a reality. 2018.Working with difficult people: handling ten types of problem people without losing your mind (Your coach in a box)
By Muriel Solomon, Amy Cooper Hakim. 2017