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By Tracy Vonder Brink. 2021
The Air Force was once a part of the Army. Today, it stands as its own powerful military branch. It…
relies on highly trained airmen and advanced aircraft to complete missions around the world. Learn about the roles of airmen and their training, and get an inside look at the advanced equipment, aircraft, and weapons the Air Force uses.By Kaitlin Scirri. 2021
Imagine getting paid to play with toys! Toy influencers can make big money just for giving their opinions on the…
latest games and gadgets. Discover what it takes to be a social media influencer, while learning basic economics and business skills, as well as important safety tips.By Tracy Vonder Brink. 2021
The Army is the biggest and oldest branch of the U.S. military. It relies on highly trained soldiers to complete…
missions around the world. Learn about the roles of soldiers and their training, and get an inside look at the advanced equipment, vehicles, and weapons the Army uses. When duty calls, the Army is always ready to defend.By Tracy Vonder Brink. 2021
The U.S. Navy traces its roots back to the American Revolutionary War. Then, its small fleet was outnumbered. Today, it…
is the largest navy in the world. Learn about the roles of sailors and their training, and get an inside look at the different types of ships, aircraft, equipment, and weapons the U.S. Navy uses to complete missions around the world.By Anita Nahta Amin. 2021
Have you dreamed of making money by playing video games? Getting paid to show off your gaming skills online sounds…
like an awesome career, but it takes more than just game skills. Learn about the basic business skills and economics behind this career in influencer marketing, all while staying safe online.By Kaitlin Scirri. 2021
Are you always looking for the newest bands and singers? Do you love to talk about music and share your…
musical opinions with others? Then you might have what it takes to be a music influencer. Learn about social media marketing and basic economics, and discover what it takes to become a music influencer, all while staying safe and having fun.By Tracy Vonder Brink. 2021
The U.S. Coast Guard responds to about 20,000 search-and-rescue cases a year. Its members also play an important role in…
enforcing the nation’s laws. Learn about the roles of Coast Guard members and their training, and get an inside look at the different types of ships, aircraft, and equipment this branch uses to complete its important missions around the world.By Tracy Vonder Brink. 2021
The U.S. Marine Corps dates back to the American Revolutionary War. Marines are known for being first to arrive at…
conflicts around the world. Learn about the roles of Marines and their training, and get an inside look at the advanced equipment, aircraft, and weapons the Marines use to complete their tough missions.By Anita Nahta Amin. 2021
Do you like trying new hair and make-up products? Are you always the first of your friend group to wear…
new trends? Then you might be on track to become a social media style influencer. Learn how your original takes on fashion could translate into a career by exploring the economics and business skills behind influencer marketing, while staying safe online.Philosophy majors and GPA-challenged students, rejoice! According to career guru Donald Asher, what you major in or how well you…
do in college are not indicators of future career success. In HOW TO GET ANY JOB WITH ANY MAJOR, Asher debunks the myth that only brainy students with specialized majors find high-paying, visible careers after college. The truth is that plenty of average folks with general, liberal arts majors have gone on to find lucrative and fulfilling careers-and anyone can do it by following Asher'¬?s advice. If you'¬?re just graduating, you'¬?ll learn to promote the skills you already have, recognize how employers hire and what skills they value most, and get influential people to help you. Or, if you'¬?re already in the work world, you'¬?ll learn to use internships, credential programs, post-baccalaureates, and grad school to jump-start a stalled career. Offering innovative ideas to help launch the perfect career, HOW TO GET ANY JOB WITH ANY MAJOR is the new job-hunter'¬?s handbook to success.From the Trade Paperback edition.By Andria Hall. 2003
God Is at WorkWhether you work with your hands or your head, God wants your heart to be at work…
for Him. However, with all the confrontation, conflict, and frustration in the workplace, too often we leave God out of the equation. Amid the all-out pursuit of our hopes and dreams, we find ourselves wondering, How can my faith sustain me through challenges of work? How can I daily honor God on the job? The Walk at Work is a guidebook that combines daily inspirational readings with a seven-step plan for personal spiritual growth to answer those questions about faith at work. Whether you face difficult relationships, job anxiety, or office politics, Andria Hall will show you how to experience success by aligning your priorities with God's. Through the down-to-earth, practical wisdom in these pages you will:· receive daily wisdom from God· discover the benefits of praying for others· learn how to carry out your God-given tasks in the workplace with integrity· unearth a new commitment to honor God in all that you do, say, and think· settle your mind and nurture your spirit through timely daily readingsExcellent as a daily devotional or group study, The Walk at Work also includes a topical index of common work-related challenges, questions for further reflection, and recommendations for additional reading.From the Trade Paperback edition.By Richard Strozzi-Heckler. 2003
This anthology of interdisciplinary writings looks at the integration of mind, body, and spirit as it plays out in the…
workplace--whether in birth coaching, teaching parents, assisting the terminally ill, or working in the military, the classroom, or the corporation. These essays reveal what gets in the way of our humanity in the work world and how to rediscover that humanity. Written by leading professionals in business, education, medicine, technology, finance, psychology, and the military, this collection of essays explores how reconnecting with one's humanity can result in true leadership in any field.By Lucy Tobin. 2015
This book is a careers bible fit for today's job market, with exclusive advice and guidance from some of the…
biggest names in British business. No matter what stage of life one is at, whether a school leaver, university graduate or job changer, finding the right career to suit one's skills and characteristics has never been more challenging. The amount of choice and information can be daunting. Most of us only have a vague idea of what careers really entail on a day-to-day basis and yet that information could steer one towards - or away - from a job or university course. In this book Lucy Tobin has compiled an inspirational guide to the most popular jobs and careers in the UK, giving the inside scoop on what these jobs are really like day-to-day, what skills recruiters are really looking for and what courses to study to get your foot in the door. Jobs covered include: banker, actuary, publisher, fashion designer, barrister, zookeeper, chef, TV presenter, actor, journalist, civil servant, app developer, architect, engineer and psychologist. Lucy's journalistic approach, together with exclusive interviews with chef Antonio Carluccio, designer Kelly Hoppen, Dragon Den's James Caan, astronaut Tim Peake, footballer Michael Owen, author Tracy Chevalier and entrepreneur Jamal Edwards makes The Book of Jobs the careers guide to trust at every stage of life.By Valorie Burton. 2011
Has the unexpected knocked you off course? You lost your job to the latest round of layoffs. A relationship you…
thought would last forever, didn't. A health challenge is disrupting your life. Life doesn't always go according to plan, but with the right attitude and skills, you can persevere through even the toughest situations--and emerge stronger and better than ever. Resilience to Get Through Any Challenge In Where Will You Go from Here? Valorie Burton helps you navigate life's obstacles and unexpected challenges. You'll find all the tools you need to be resilient in the face of setbacks, now and in the future, including: · The Five Commitments that propel every successful comeback· Step-by-step guidance for restructuring your life · Strategies to unearth the courage you need for any situation· In-the-heat-of-the-moment words to combat negative thinking· Practical exercises to become better, not bitter, as a result of adversity Packed with uplifting insights and powerful principles, this personal coaching resource offers the wisdom and encouragement you need to think differently about your circumstances and take hold of the lessons God is offering you. As you experience the "post-traumatic growth" that comes only through adversity, you'll be equipped to unleash a stronger, more authentic you.From the Trade Paperback edition.Before you start your Internet job-hunt, there are some things that you must know, like: * Why are job sites…
like Monster and CareerBuilder so stunningly ineffective? * What can you do to make sure your resumes survive the elimination process? * How do you find the information that search engines like Google can't? * How can you tell the difference between a genuinely helpful job board, and a website designed only to collect resumes? * When are hobby forums more helpful than business networking sites? * When is the Internet not helpful when job-hunting? * What is the fatal flaw of all social networking sites? The Guide to Job-Hunting Online, 6th Edition, not only answers these questions and many more, but shows you how to comprehensively and effectively use the Internet for all aspects of your job-hunt. This companion to What Color Is Your Parachute?, the best-selling job-hunting book in the world, has been completely rewritten for our changing times and includes hundreds of updated website recommendations and descriptions. The Guide to Job-Hunting Online shows you how to quickly find the data that will be most helpful to you, how to identify and research the places where you will most enjoy working, how to leverage the power of social networking sites, and how to use your Internet time most effectively, avoiding the common pitfalls and setting you up for success.By Richard Gaither. 1995
Nearly a million job hunters have used premier trainer Dick Gaither's self-directed job-search material, which is available in book form…
for the first time. Dick's simple, straightforward approach, combined with his series of proven, power-packed exercises and text, will put the job seeker on the right track from the very first page. Geared especially to entry-level or skilled-labor sorts, this is a workbook, a sourcebook, an idea book, and a practical guide based on a gifted trainer's fifteen years of experience helping thousands of people in every walk of life to find the kind of job they want and to find it quickly.From the Trade Paperback edition.Land Killer Internships—and Make the Most of Them! These days, a college resume without internship experience is considered “naked.” Indeed,…
statistics show that internship experience leads to more job offers with highersalaries—and in this tough economy, college grads need all the help they can get. Enter Lauren Berger, internships expert and CEO of Intern Queen, Inc., whose comprehensive guide reveals insider secrets to scoring the perfect internship, building invaluable connections, boosting transferable skills, and ultimately moving toward your dream career. She’ll show you how to: Discover the best internship opportunities, from big companies to virtual internships Write effective resumes and cover letters Nail phone, Skype, and in-person interviews Know your rights as an intern Use social networking to your advantage Network like a pro Impress your boss Get solid letters of recommendation Turn internships into job opportunities With exercises, examples, and a go-getter attitude, this next-generation internship manual provides all the cutting-edge information students and recent grads will need to get a competitive edge in the job market. So what are you waiting for?By Frances Bolles Haynes, Daniel Porot, Saniel Porot. 2000
Long a best-selling author in France, career expert Daniel Porot's American debut, 101 TOUGHEST INTERVIEW QUESTIONS, set a new standard…
for efficiency and utility in a fast-paced job-hunting world. His follow-up volume is just as useful, compact, and highly focused. 101 SALARY SECRETS is packed with invaluable, easy-to-use tips to help you sail confidently through the most critical 15 minutes of any job-search: negotiating your compensation package.By Frances Bolles Haynes, Daniel Porot. 2009
Nothing is more crucial to landing your dream job than a stellar performance in the all-important interview, that nerve-wracking final…
step to every job search. Extensively updated and revised for today's highly competitive employment market, this compact, concise handbook will prepare you for the most challenging and frequently asked questions you can expect to encounter. Following each question is a list of savvy, can't-miss sample answers, which can be easily modified to reflect your own experience level, skills, and qualifications.By Jennifer Merritt. 2012
Are you looking for a mere job--the kind where you do virtually the same thing day after day, year after…
year, and spend the hours counting down the minutes until the clock hits five p.m.? Or are you looking for a career--the kind that engages your interests and passions, constantly presents new and exciting opportunities and challenges, and allows you to grow personally and professionally?If you chose the latter, this is the book for you. In The Wall Street Journal Guide to Building Your Career, former Wall Street Journal careers editor Jennifer Merritt shows you how to build the foundation for the fulfilling professional career that leads to that corner office. She'll walk you through how to:* Select and nab that important career-launching college internship* Ace your first interview--and blow them away in the second round* Navigate the unwritten rules of any office culture* Negotiate tastefully and successfully for the salary your skills are worth* Get that critical promotion when you're at the peak of your learning curve* Choose the mentor (or mentors) who can best help you achieve your goals* Leap ahead of other high achievers racing you to the topDrawing on advice from industry experts, career coaches, and ordinary people who've made the climb themselves, Merritt offers insider tips for landing and moving up in the kind of job that's not just about earning a paycheck but about realizing your ambitions and achieving the kind of success you've always dreamed of.