Advice on careers and achieving success Books

Book SynopsisTongue-tied at parties? Shy on dates? Dreading the next ''networking'' event? Tackle your inner critic and find self-assurance with this empathetic and practical guide to overcoming your social pariah status and learning to make small talk that could seal your success at work, at home or in romantic situations. With an opening chapter on how to simply feel more confident about your ability to charm and impress, this book is packed with psychological insight and advice and, more importantly, with strategies for being charming in any social situation. From parties to work outings, it gives opening lines and practical advice on things like body language - and will even help you cope with the difficult times, when tackling conflict or facing an argument. You will learn to love the prospect of a dinner party with even the most challenging guests, and never be lost for words again.Table of Contents Chapter 1: TONGUE-TIED AND TERRIFIED Chapter 2: SMALL TALK MATTERS Chapter 3: HOW YOU LOOK, ACT AND SAY Chapter 4: DINNER PARTIES Chapter 5: THE ART OF MINGLING Chapter 6: HESITATION AND STAMMERING Chapter 7: WINNING ARGUMENTS Chapter 8: GOOD RELATIONSHIPS Chapter 9: PITCH IT AND PROTECT IT Chapter 10: INTERVIEWS Chapter 11: WORK Chapter 12: OUT AND ABOUT Chapter 13: TALKING TO AUTHORITY Chapter 14: YOU HAVE A CALL - TALKING ON THE TELEPHONE Chapter 15: GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS Chapter 16: PUBLIC SPEAKING Chapter 17: TALKING AND THE MEDIA

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Book SynopsisAre you facing a crucial interview and don''t want to risk losing that job because you lack confidence or you think your interview skills aren''t up to scratch? Fiercely practical, this book could be the answer to all your problems. Whether you only have a few hours to prepare or a few weeks, Julie Gray will guide you through all the techniques and strategies you need to give yourself the edge in a competitive market. Areas covered include:- Assessing whether you really want the job- 5 things interviewers want to know about you- Different interview types, including assessments centres- Knowing yourself and what you want- Researching your potential employer- What to expect in the questions- Knowing how to answer- Knowing what you want to ask them- Planning ahead- Getting into the zone: confidence boosters- How to dress, behave and speak- Tricky questions and how to handle them- Clawing back the positive when things donTable of Contents : 1. Interview prepearation : 2. Researching an employer : 3. Questions to expect : 4. Refine your interview answers : 5. Handling tough interview questions : 6. Answering 'tell me about yourself' : 7. Competency interview : 8. First interview : 9. Second interview : 10. Interview dress code

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Long before Ken Carter became ''Coach Carter'' of Hollywood movie fame, he was a self-made successful local businessman and basketball coach at Richmond High School in Richmond, CA - a high school that''s located in one of the toughest neighborhoods in the country.Based on Coach''s success, not only in life but with the students'' whose lives he directly influenced, Yes Ma''am, No Sir focuses on how basic lessons can change lives. From leadership, respect and honesty to civility, goal achievement, education and persistence, Coach inspires readers to go after their dreams and to be the person they aspire to be.

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestseller, which has become a must-have for women in business, is now revised and updated in celebration of its 10th anniversary.

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