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The 2-Hour Job Search, Second Edition: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster
Par Steve Dalton. 2020
Use the latest technology to target potential employers and secure the first interview--no matter your experience, education, or network--with these…
revised and updated tools and recommendations.&“The most practical, stress-free guide ever written for finding a white-collar job.&”—Dan Heath, coauthor of Switch and Made to Stick Technology has changed not only the way we do business, but also the way we look for work. The 2-Hour Job Search rejects laundry lists of conventional wisdom in favor of a streamlined job search approach that produces results quickly and efficiently. In three steps, creator Steve Dalton shows you how to select, prioritize, and make contact with potential employers so you can land that critical first interview.In this revised second edition, 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. Dalton incorporates ideas from leading thinkers in behavioral economics, psychology, and game theory, as well as success stories from readers of the first edition.The 2-Hour Job Search method has proven so successful that it has been shared at schools across the globe and is a formal part of the curriculum for all first-year MBAs at Duke University. With this book, you'll learn how to make it work for you too.Professionalism: Skills for Workplace Success
Par Lydia Anderson, Sandra Bolt. 2016
Professionalism, 4th Edition prepares students for their first professional job, providing career planning tools, expected behaviors, and soft skills essential…
for career success. Ample exercises and activities help students immediately apply concepts and materials for transitioning from the classroom to a work environment. Three pillars for professional success―life planning, workplace skills, and career planning―are emphasized throughout. Students learn to connect personal, professional, and financial goals and understand how these goals ultimately contribute to career success through the creation of a life plan that addresses short- and long-term personal, professional/career, and financial goals. Recognizing that attitude, communication, and human relations are the keys to surviving in today’s challenging, competitive, and uncertain workplace, students will develop practical human relations skills with a primary emphasis on soft skills and expected workplace behaviors; and are provided detailed career planning tools that focus on job search strategies, résumé package development, and interview techniques.Linked: Conquer LinkedIn. Get Your Dream Job. Own Your Future.
Par Omar Garriott, Jeremy Schifeling. 2022
The LinkedIn insider&’s guide to how the new job search really works—and how to make it work for you. No…
one disputes that LinkedIn is the world&’s biggest job market. So it&’s about time that someone with the inside scoop explained how to make the most of it. Here, from two LinkedIn experts and former employees, is the definitive guide that demystifies the massive site and gives every reader—from the newly minted college graduate to the midlife career-changer—the most important strategies to win the modern job search game. Clear, lively, and decidedly practical, Linked shows how to burnish your personal brand so recruiters come to you. Tap the power of the network effect and turn anyone into an invaluable referral. Think like employers and focus your profile to get noticed, get considered, and get hired. And game both the search algorithm and Applicant Tracking Systems used by nearly every employer in every economic sector. The result: not just a great job, but the future of your dreams.Baby Bust, 10th Anniversary Edition: New Choices for Men and Women in Work and Family
Par Stewart D. Friedman. 2024
Ten years ago a groundbreaking cross-generational study revealed that greater freedom and new constraints were leading fewer young people to…
choose parenthood. In the intervening years, the decision to have a family has not gotten easier.Stew Friedman, founding director of The Wharton School's Work/Life Integration Project, studied two generations of Wharton college students as they graduated: Gen Xers in 1992 and Millennials in 2012. The cross-generational study produced a stark discovery—the rate of graduates who planned to have children had dropped by nearly half over those 20 years. While some might wonder what this privileged group can tell us about broader trends in the United States, Friedman argues that they were “the canaries in the coal mine. . . . if they could not see a way to make their careers and families work, how could those with fewer opportunities and resources square this circle?”In a new preface to this 10th anniversary edition of Baby Bust, Friedman observes that the birth rate in the United States has continued to decline in the years since. He offers new insights into why fewer people are choosing to have children, how the pandemic affected these trends, and what can be done about it.In this book, Friedman addresses:+ How views about work and family have changed;+ Why men and women have different reasons for opting out of parenthood;+ How family has been redefined;+ What choices we face in our social and educational policy; and+ How organizations and individuals—especially men—can spur cultural change.In the debates on work and family, people of all generations are calling for a reasoned, thoughtful, research-driven contribution to the discussion. In Baby Bust, Friedman offers just that: an astute assessment of how far we have come and where we go from here.How to Be a Fashion Designer (Careers for Kids)
Par Lesley Ware. 2018
"Highly recommended for any aspiring fashionistas." – School Library JournalDesign, style, and accessorize clothes with this fun guide full of practical…
fashion design ideas for kids!Draw and color creations, choose materials, and learn to design through drawing your own fashion. Packed with practical tips and inspiration, children can enjoy experimenting with new ideas. Illustrations mixed with photography show kids how to choose gorgeous colors, design dress shapes, customize T-shirts, design a bag, pick a color palette, design with texture, and add sparkle to their accessories in simple, easy-to-follow design tasks and simple practical projects. Using inspiration from the natural world, everyday life, and their own imagination, children can design outfits from scratch and learn how to put together the clothes and accessories they already own in fun, stylish ways. Contents support the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) approach to cross-curricular learning.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Success as a Chef: Turn Your Talent for Cooking into a Satisfying Career
Par Leslie Bilderback. 2007
How to thrive in one of today&’s top ten &“dream professions.&”Despite the long hours, arduous training, and grueling physical work,…
the allure of being a professional chef has made it one of the fastest growing career markets in America today. In this must-have guide, a master chef and baker gives practical, up-to-date advice on everything aspiring chefs (and expert chefs looking for the next career move) need to know, including how to apprentice at a five-star restaurant, connect with renowned chefs and bakers, open their own restaurant, and much, much more.• Expert author with decades of restaurant experience.• One of today&’s top ten &“dream professions&” in America.• Culinary institutes have seen an explosion in their enrollment of between 50% to 100% annually.• Covers gourmet restaurants, upscale hotels, catering, specialty food shops, gourmet takeout, bakeries, and much more.Netzwerken mit XING und LinkedIn für Dummies (Für Dummies)
Par Stephan Koß, Constanze Wolff. 2024
Das Einmaleins des professionellen Netzwerkens Professionelles Netzwerken ist mehr als die Erstellung eines Profils bei XING und LinkedIn. Stephan Koß…
und Constanze Wolff helfen Ihnen, das Potenzial von XING und LinkedIn auszuschöpfen. Beginnend bei der Registrierung geben die beiden Ihnen Tipps zum Kontaktmanagement, erklären, wie Sie ein Unternehmensprofil anlegen, sich als Profi positionieren und spannende Inhalte oder Kontakte finden. So lernen Sie, wie Sie XING und LinkedIn wirkungsvoll für Ihre Zwecke nutzen – egal ob Sie selbstständig sind, im Marketing oder Vertrieb angestellt, einen Job suchen oder sich als Arbeitgeber präsentieren möchten. Sie erfahren Was professionelles Netzwerken ist Wie Sie ein Business-Profil aufbauen Wie Sie Kundschaft, Inhalte, Jobs oder Mitarbeitende finden Wie Sie sich als Profi positionierenHow to Be an Engineer (Careers for Kids)
Par Carol Vorderman. 2018
Clearly explained engineering concepts and fun, simple projects give kids ages 7-9 the chance to put their STEAM knowledge to…
the test!Teach kids to think like an engineer! The engaging projects in this book will encourage kids to investigate using items from around the house. Build a robot arm out of rulers; learn about jet propulsion with balloons; crush toilet-paper rolls to explore materials; and much more. Read about how engineers use STEAM subjects and their imaginations to think critically and solve problems. Be inspired by engineering heroes such as Leonardo da Vinci, Mae Jemison, and Elon Musk. Fun questions, engineering experiments, and real-life scenarios come together to make engineering relevant. In How to Be an Engineer, the emphasis is on inspiring kids, which means less time at a computer and more time exploring in the real world.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Government Contracts
Par John C. Lauderdale. 2009
Inside strategies and tips for small businesses seeking government business This guide takes the small business owner through the different…
vehicles of the government procurement process, showing how the government selects a contract winner. It goes step-by-step from registration through the bidding process and beyond. And while the book is weighted to federal contracts, there is plenty of coverage on winning state and local contracts as well. • In 2006, small businesses won $77 billion in federal contracts • Slow economy forcing small businesses to procure more contracts, at all levels of government • Inside strategies and tips: a vast majority of small business owners know nothing about getting government contractsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales Of Extraordinary Women (Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls #1)
Par Elena Favilli, Francesca Cavallo, Rebel Girls. 2011
A contemporary classic, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring girls with the stories of 100 heroic…
women. Readers will rule ancient Egypt with Cleopatra, make groundbreaking discoveries with Marie Curie, fly through the sky with Amelia Earhart, and defy gravity with Simone Biles. Illustrated by 60 female artists from every corner of the globe, this is the most funded original book in the history of crowdfunding.Plus, scannable codes inside unlock audio stories from the Rebel Girls app!The Complete Idiot's Guide to Success as a Real Estate Agent, 2E
Par Marilyn Sullivan. 2006
Getting infrom the ground floor to the attic! The incredible growth of the real estate market over the past few…
years has more and more people looking to change jobs and get in on the action. Fully revised and updatedand written by a highly regarded real estate broker, author, and lawyerthis book covers everything from whether or not real estate sales is the right career move to how to master the skills necessary to be successful. Includes a consideration of the pros and cons of a career in real estate sales, as well as hints for taking the exam and getting licensed Updated information on websites, technology, and newly-popular discounted fee structure Provides easy-to-follow, customizable business metricsLook I'm an Ecologist (Look! I'm Learning)
Par Dk. 2021
Twenty step-by-step eco-projects for budding preschool ecologists!Calling all mini eco-warriors and their parents! This fun and exciting book is filled…
with nature-themed eco-projects for kids. It's a gentle introduction to topical issues in the world today, like climate change, conservation and recycling - ideal for curious kids who want to make a difference.Look, I'm an Ecologist allows young readers to do what they do best: imagine, create, learn, problem-solve, and play their way to a greener planet. Inside you'll find:- A wide range of activities with an environmental focus is supported by simple information, so young readers understand the issues faced by our planet in a play-based, hands-on and child-friendly context.- Easy-to-find and internationally available materials and resources.- Projects designed to be shared and enjoyed by children and parents or carers.- Visual step-by-step instructions allow young children to access every part of the activity - from set-up to sensory exploration and conclusion, making them actively responsible for their learning. - An expertly written book by environmentalist and zoo learning manager Cathriona Hickey, who has vast experience in communicating science and ecology topics to young children.This charming arts and crafts book for kids will help them discover that they already have what they need to become an ecologist: a curious mind, unlimited imagination and super senses! Little ones can explore a wide range of projects, including building a bird feeder, making compost, painting pebbles, weaving a spider's web, growing plants and even building a model of a rockpool!The practical activities support preschool and kindergarten curriculums with clear pictures and easy-to-follow instructions. This nature book for kids will show them how fun it is to be green and use their senses to explore the natural world!DK's Look! I'm Learning series of exciting and educational STEM books, focusing on the sensory experience of practical learning and play and finding science in everyday activities. Hands-on learning experiences tap straight into kids' insatiable curiosity and sense of wonder. Try the other titles in the series next, including Look I'm A Cook, Look I'm A Maths Wizard, and Look I'm An Engineer.In the midst of the worst recession since the Great Depression, a new sector has blossomed: the virtual work world.…
It's an oasis of sorts, one brimming with unfilled jobs. Elance.com is one of the largest and fastest-growing portals that connects freelancers who need work to businesses that need flexible, cost-effective workers in areas such as software development, creative and marketing, administration, writing and editing, engineering, accounting, legal, and more. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Elance holds the key to business growth in the global age, for freelancers and employers alike. Through its step-by-step, illustrated advice, readers learn how to: Get started and register with Elance. Develop a contractor profile that stands out and sells their services. Win clients through targeted pitches and top-notch proposals. Find and attract the best contractors with advanced search tools and a well-done client profile. Write clear job postings quickly and easily. Use Elance's tools to manage projects efficiently. Negotiate deals and project agreements that protect both contractor and employer. Manage earnings and expenditures using Elance's account pages. Develop best practices using example and template profiles, proposals, and job postings.The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Interview Questions And Answers
Par Sharon McDonnell. 2005
&“When can you start?&” Giving compelling answers to interview questions can make the difference between winning a job and unemployment. The…
Pocket Idiot&’s Guide® to Interview Questions and Answers will arm you with answers to the 150 toughest interview questions. Whether you read the book cover-to-cover to prepare for an initial interview or uses it as a last-minute reference on the way to a final interview, you will be prepared to offer clear, concise, and thoughtful answers. You&’ll also learn what questions to ask your interviewer to help you figure out if the job is right for you. • Pocket size gives you easy-to-access information to prepare for an interview. • Helps you understand what information interviewers are really trying to uncover with their questions.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Teaching Music on Your Own
Par Karen Berger. 2010
A pitch-perfect resource that will be a number-one hit with music instructors The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Teaching Music on…
Your Own offers prospective teachers-and existing ones-all of the tools they need to start and run a profitable, respected studio. The comprehensive guide covers every aspect of running a studio, including: • Setting up a studio • Lessons in the home versus traveling to students • Advertising and marketing • Fee schedules and basic pricing principles • Student relations • Using computer games and programs in the studioThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Success as a Personal Financial Planner
Par John P. Napolitano. 2007
Building a successful career in a red-hot field. Financial planning is one of the fastest growing careers in America today.…
Written by a veteran certified financial planning expert, this invaluable book tells aspiring and new CFPs everything you need to know about the certification process, setting up private practice, self-marketing techniques, client management and expansion, and much more. —Includes a comprehensive resource sectionDon't Retire, REWIRE!, 3E: 5 Steps to Fulfilling Work That Fuels Your Passion, Suits Your Personality, and
Par Jeri Sedlar, Rick Miners. 2018
It's time to rethink retirement! Working past "normal" retirement age is one of the fastest growing trends in America. Today's…
Boomers don't want to slow down, and many of them can't afford to! They want meaningful work that fuels their passion, suits their personality, and fills their pockets. In a word, they want to REWIRE! Don't Retire, REWIRE! Third Edition helps those new to retirement, and those approaching it, channel their energy and experience into new possibilities that can be financially and personally rewarding--whether it's a part-time job, volunteer work, or even a next career. Inside you'll find lots of practical advice and plenty of real-life stories from retirees who have successfully made the transition. You'll discover the motivational drivers you never knew you had, then you'll learn how to use them to achieve a fun, purposeful, and financially-sound future--at work or at play!Develop your business or career with the pre-eminent professional network Most people who are new to LinkedIn don't intuitively recognize…
the potential of the site when it comes to promoting a business, finding a job/project (or being found for one), or raising money for a business venture. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to LinkedIn goes beyond the usual "how to set up and account" and "create a profile" to help readers become LinkedIn super-users and get the most out of the website based on their individual goals. The book provides new users with clear and detailed guidance on: • Filling out the various parts of the LinkedIn profile, customizing it to meet specific professional goals • The right and wrongs ways of doing things on LinkedIn-especially helpful to those used to Facebook• Finding the right people, making the right introductions, and growing and managing networks • Finding and communicating with LinkedIn Groups to help achieve individual business goals • Specific suggestions for using LinkedIn to find a job, market a business, raise capital, and increase salesThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Government Jobs
Par The Partnership for Public Svc. 2010
Bail yourself out with employment opportunities In these turbulent times when private corporations are in trouble, the employer that seems…
to be offering the most stable employment opportunities is the public sector. With The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Getting Government Jobs, readers will learn how to navigate the government application process to find stable employment opportunities available from county municipalities as well as state and federal agencies. • Includes advice on drafting resumes suited to the specific requirements of the hiring agency • How to complete the appropriate application most effectively • Methods of marketing an applicant's skills in the government sector • Search tools for government job websitesDK Essential Managers: Writing Your Resume (DK Essential Managers)
Par Robert Heller, Simon Howard. 1999
Learn all you need to know about creating and using a resumé successfully, from summarizing your achievements to targeting potential…
companies and replying to job advertisements. Writing Your Resumé not only shows you how to decide on your career objectives, but also provides practical techniques for selecting and presenting information and creating the right impression. Power tips help you to develop first-class presentation skills that will dramatically improve your resumé&’s chance of standing out from the competition. The book&’s author, Simon Howard, has quite a resumé himself. He wrote a column in the Sunday Times for over a decade, served as director of global recruiting firm Armstrong Craven for eight years, and founded his own company, Work Communications, in 2000. This guide book is part of Dorling Kindersley&’s Essential Managers series. Experienced and novice managers alike can benefit from these compact guides. The topics are relevant to every work environment, from large corporations to small businesses. Concise treatments of dozens of business techniques, skills, methods, and problems are presented with hundreds of photos, charts, and diagrams. It is the most exciting and accessible approach to business and self-improvement available.