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Harvard Business Review Press Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for
Book SynopsisStrategies that successful career changers use—and how to make them work for you.Nearly all of us have entertained the notion of changing careers. Feeling burned out at work, unfulfilled, or just plain unhappy with whatever we're doing, we long to reinvent ourselves on a new and different career path. But how do we make this transition successfully?In this update of the groundbreaking classic, bestselling author Herminia Ibarra presents a model for career reinvention that flies in the face of everything we've learned from "career experts"—and is tailor-made for changing careers in today's uncertain world. Career transition is not a linear path toward some predetermined identity, according to Ibarra, but a crooked journey along which we try on a host of "possible selves" we might become. Successful reinvention comes not from deciphering and analyzing our past, but from inventing and testing our possible futures.Using new examples of people in different stages of a career transition, Ibarra identifies the three critical strategies—experiment with new professional activities and identities, interact in new networks of people, and make sense of what is happening to us in light of emerging possibilities—that all successful career changers use. She shows how you can use these strategies to: Explore your possible selves Craft and execute "identity experiments" Create "small wins" that keep momentum going Connect with role models and mentors who can ease the transition Arrange new learnings into a coherent story Now with action-oriented exercises to help you work successfully through your own career transition, this updated edition gives you the tools to discover a new path and find success in your new career.Trade ReviewAdvance Praise for Working Identity:"I don't have to predict that this book will become a classic. It already has. Well ahead of its time when first published, Working Identity now finds its sweet spot of ultrarelevance in our tumultuous era of career searching and pivoting." — Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School; author, Right Kind of Wrong"With a deft combination of story and science, Ibarra both debunks a portion of popular wisdom and demystifies the process of work transition. I've probably recommended this book more frequently than any other, including my own." — David Epstein, author, #1 New York Times bestseller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World and bestseller The Sports Gene"There has never been a better time to understand career transitions—and there has never been a better author to help us navigate these transitions." — Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice, London Business School; author, Redesigning Work; and coauthor, The 100-Year Life"Herminia Ibarra's groundbreaking Working Identity continues to defy and disrupt conventional wisdom around career change. Even more relevant than it was two decades ago, this book is a gem for anyone who wants something more. Simply brilliant." — Whitney Johnson, CEO, Disruption Advisors; Thinkers50 Top 10 Management Thinker; and Wall Street Journal bestselling author"Herminia Ibarra flips our way of thinking. What we do shifts what we say to ourselves, which shifts our mindsets, which shifts our identity, which then expands what we can do. It's an upward spiral. This book is a new paradigm and pure genius." — Carol Kauffman, coauthor, Real-Time Leadership"Whether you're looking to switch industries, start your own business, or find a more fulfilling role within your current organization, this is the book you need to start your change today." — Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author, The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There"Sophisticated and savvy, Herminia Ibarra's timeless book challenges much of the conventional wisdom about how and why people change careers—and illuminates the experimentation, struggle, and joy that are essential to the process. For professionals contemplating a career change, Working Identity is essential reading." — Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author, The Power of Regret
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How2become Ltd Firefighter Tests: Sample Test Questions for the
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Pearson Education The Job Youve Always Wanted Your CV and Interview Toolkit
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How2become Ltd Royal Air Force Officer Aircrew and Selection
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Penguin Books Ltd The Squiggly Career
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMany of us never take a moment to think about how we can sculpt our careers to match our interests. I was swept away with how effortlessly The Squiggly Career turns some of the most daunting conundrums into simple and rewarding reflections. Like going one-to-one with a personal career coach, it's impossible to leave this book without having a massive personal breakthrough * Bruce Daisley, Vice President, EMEA Twitter author of The Joy of Work *The greatest goal for any 21st century professional is to have a squiggly career. The days of linear progression belong to history. The joys of trying new things, working it out and making it up are all of our working futures. Work is dead, long live the squiggly career! * Sam Conniff Allende, author of Be More Pirate *An indispensable guide to creating your own working life * Viv Groskop, author of How to Own the Room *The Squiggly Career is no ordinary business book. Practical, pithy and personal it will revolutionize the way you think about work * Crystal Eisinger, Head of Strategy, Google Ads Marketing *A practical and excellent guide for anyone who wants to take charge of their career, play to their strengths and design a career on their own terms. Squiggly careers are the new normal indeed, I'll be reaching for this book time and time again and so wish it existed when I started out! * Elizabeth Uviebinene, author of Slay In Your Lane *A fantastic book on how to maximise your chances of a happy and rewarding work life. It all starts with knowing yourself and your values - with simple exercises that make you think deeply about who you are and what you want to spend all that time at work actually doing. Jump in and squiggle * Matt Brittin, President, EMEA Business & Operations, Google *All the best careers are squiggly. That sounds fun - and it can be fun - but it also takes a lot of know-how and thinking, which is what this book provides. I wish I'd had it when I squiggled my way through multiple careers * Margaret Heffernan, Entrepreneur, CEO and bestselling author of Wilful Blindness *The Squiggly Career is a brilliant guide. Read it and get the tools you need to thrive in your career now and in the future * Marie Forleo, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Everything is Figureoutable *As we all juggle side-steps, hustles and pivots, The Squiggly Career is about navigating work in a way that suits you. Discovering how to make the most of your own strengths and identify what you want out of your career, it's a timely and brilliant handbook for now. * Stylist *Logical, practical and based on tried and tested methods * Financial Times, Business Book of the Month *I LOVED this book and bought it for countless people - it is the gift that keeps on giving. It feels like a practical, powerful one-on-one coaching session mixed with a pep talk from an understanding friend. This book will encourage you to be proud and excited to keep on living out your own unique squiggly career. It might just be the permission slip you didn't know you needed * Emma Gannon, bestselling author of The Multi-Hyphen Method *Logical, practical and based on tried and tested methods * Financial Times, Business Book of the Month *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Skills for Success
Book SynopsisNow in its fourth edition, this indispensable guide helps students to create their own personal development programme and build the skills and capabilities today's employers want. Step by step, it takes students from the initial stages of setting goals and defining success through to the application process for their dream job. Part 1 prompts students to think about what success' means to them and to think more deeply about what matters to them, what inspires them, and what will help them to achieve their long-term ambitions. This section also helps students to better manage their time, energies and resources so that they can achieve the kind of success they want. Part 2 shows students how to refine their people and task management skills, enabling them to become the effective communicators and problem-solvers that today''s employers want. Part 3 develops students'' creative and reflective thinking, thereby strengthening students' academic and professional abilities. Part 4 helps reTable of ContentsIntroduction: Taking Charge of your Life, Learning and Career PART 1: SELF-MANAGEMENT 1. Taking Charge of Your Future 2. The Vision: What does 'Success' Mean to You? 3. Know Yourself 4. Improving Your Personal Performance 5. Successful Self-Management PART 2: MANAGING PEOPLE AND TASKS 6. People Skills 7. Teamwork 8. Develop Your Leadership Capability 9. Managing Tasks and Projects PART 3: EXTEND YOUR THINKING 10. Thinking Creatively and Productively 11. Practical Problem Solving 12. The Art of Reflection PART 4: EMPLOYABILITY: ENHANCING YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS 13. What do Employers Really Want? 14. Getting the Job You Want 15. Building a Professional Identity Appendices References Index.
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Rowman & Littlefield Wake Up Counselors!: Restoring Counseling
Book SynopsisProviding individual and group counseling for secondary school students was once a major priority for secondary school counselors. However, many guidance programs have abandoned this role, and counselors have become quasi-administrators who spend most of their time scheduling students for classes, managing mandated testing programs, resolving discipline issues, and advising students on college admissions. Counseling students on personal and well-being issues takes up a very small part of the time. In many school districts, social workers, student assistance counselors, and school psychologists have taken over the counseling duties. Critical issues are now causing school leaders to consider reorganizing school guidance staff so there is a cadre of counselors trained and charged with the mission of providing individual and group counseling for troubled teens. First, the number of troubled teens arriving at the schoolhouse door looking for help has exploded. Second, budget cuts have eliminated or drastically curtailed many of the services of social workers, student assistance counselors, and psychologists. The result? Many once open doors for help are now closed, and schools' counseling services are failing many students, parents, and educators in need of intervention. This book provides a new model in which well-trained counselors can once again regain their historic role in counseling troubled teens, parents, and training staff and students on the front lines to act -- not look the other way -- when they observe a student heading towards the margins of school life.Trade ReviewOnce again, Dr. Fibkins proposes a model for change that, although similar to earlier paradigms, addresses the complex needs and demands of 21st century students. One can only hope that preparatory programs and professional development opportunities will instill appropriate values and focus in counselors-to-be and counselors-in-fact; at the same time, I urge administrators to take this book to heart and to allow their staff to do what they are meant to do. -- Stuart Rachlin, Phd, superintendent of schools, Eastern Long Island; data administrator technology integration specialistTable of ContentsChapter 1: The Impact of the Demise of Personal Counseling Services in Our Schools Chapter 2: The Role of Personal Counseling of Troubled Students: Never Gained a Foothold in School Guidance Program Chapter 3: A Profession in Search of a Model for Change: Offering Solutions that are not Really Solutions Chapter 4: The Profession is Not Dead, Yet: Getting Some Help from the American School Counselor Association National Model Chapter 5: The Personal Counselor as an Observer, and Reporter of Student Behavior Chapter 6: The Role of the Personal Counselor as Advisor to the Principal Chapter 7: Selling the Personal Counseling Role with a Successful Intervention Program Chapter 8: Personal Counselors cannot solve all the Problems of Troubled Students: Skilled allies are Needed to join the Effort References
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Penguin Books Ltd Pivot
Book Synopsis''Looking to make a career change? Pivot is the book you will turn to again and again'' Dan Pink, author of To Sell is Human and Drive''Now you, too, can think like a start-up and fix your ailing life'' Sunday Times''A guide for people who want a career change but are too scared to really go for it'' ElleIt''s always the right time to think about your next move.In today''s economy the average job tenure is only four years, and falling. Roles change constantly. Even smart, motivated people hit professional plateaus.''What''s next?'' is a question we all have to answer more frequently. But how do you advance without getting stuck?In Pivot, Jenny Blake, co-creator of Google''s Career Guru Programme, shows you how to build upon your assets - your strengths, interests and networks - to launch a new career with meaning and adventure. You will learn how to redirect yTrade ReviewA sharply reasoned and immensely practical guide to crafting a meaningful working life in an unpredictable world * Cal Newport, author of DEEP WORK *Looking to make a career change? Pivot is the book you will turn to again and again * Dan Pink, author of To Sell is Human and Drive *Feeling stuck? It's time to try something new. All that stands between you and your next adventure is a bit of strategy, planning, and preparation. If a change is in your future, Pivot is your guide * Josh Kaufman, author of THE PERSONAL MBA and THE FIRST 20 HOURS *If you should trust anyone in the career space about the way to thrive in the new world of work, it is Jenny Blake. Pivot is packed with practical, actionable, and repeatable ways to remain relevant and highly employable. Jenny shares her signature killer tools and processes for the benefit of us all * Pamela Slim, author of BODY OF WORK and ESCAPE FROM CUBICLE NATION *To pivot well is the differecne between millions and Failure. Former Googler and entrepreneur Jenny Blake (one of my favourite human beings) disects the pivot, how to do it, and how to do it right * James Altucher, author of CHOOSE YOURSELF and THE CHOOSE YOURSELF GUIDE TO WEALTH *It's not a matter of if you'll need to pivot your career, it's a matter of when. Let Jenny Blake show you how with this wildly practical guide tto career changes headed your way * John Acuff, author of DO OVER *Changing jobs or careers can be dauting. Pivot is an invaluable guide for planning and succeding in your next professional reinvention * Dorie Clark, author of REINVENTING YOU and STAND OUT, and adjunct professor at Duke University's Fuqua School of Buiness *Non-traditional career journeys are not only the new normal; they're how innovators throughout history changed their world and ours. With actionable insights and lucid prose, Jenny Blake illuminates the path to building your own destiny. * Shane Snow, bestselling author of SMARTCUTS and co-founder of Contently *Wondering what your next move is? Read this book! Jenny Blake is one of the wisest and freshest voices on the subject of career development, and this is her best work yet. In Pivot, you will hear the good news: that you can get paid to do what you love. It may not look like what you thought, and it may require some personal growth, but you can find the work you were meant to do. You just have to pivot. * Jeff Goins, best-selling author of THE ART OF WORK *Are the tectonic plates below your sturdy career suddenly splitting into a deep abyss of unknown? Let this book be your rope ladder out. * Neil Pasricha, author of THE HAPPINESS EQUATION and 1,000 AWESOME THINGS *If you think life is a highway, then you've got it wrong. It's more like a winding path through an unpredictable forest. Not only do you have to wade the swamp and battle the beasts, but time after time you come to a crossroads. Left? Right? Straight ahead? Jenny Blake's new book will help you find the wisdom and resources to make the best choices, move into the sunlight and end up where you want to be." * Michael Bungay Stanier, author of THE COACHING HABIT and DO MORE GREAT WORK *We live in a time of rapid evolution, and we develop skills quickly now by absorbing many shorter term work experiences, so we can become what Jenny Blake calls impacters in our careers. This book gives you a solid roadmap to making the right call about career changes that will help you discover what you're truly built for. Courage, consciousness, and competence-that's what Pivot offers you. It's excellent! * Penney Peirce, author of THE INTUITIVE WAY, FREQUENCY and LEAP OF PERCEPTION *The book is fantastic. No matter where you are in your career, Pivot is provokingly relevant. * Dr. Tom Guarriello, founder of RoboPsych and founding faculty at New York’s School of Visual Arts, Masters in Branding *Today, the average person has eleven jobs and three to six careers, which is why Pivot is essential reading for every professional. Let Jenny be your coach, giving you the confidence and tools required to make your next career transition. Whether you're an employee, freelancer or entrepreneur, this book will help you identify the skills you have or need that will lead to your next opportunity. Jenny has been through career transitions and has successfully navigated them on her own, which makes her the perfect spokesperson for helping you do the same. Pivot is the book that you'll need to read multiple times through your life because change is constant and often times unexpected! * Dan Schawbel, author of PROMOTE YOURSELF and ME 2.0 *Whether you're considering a career change, job change or figuring out what to do next, Jenny Blake's Pivot is the book you need. It's a comprehensive, practical, must-have guide to your pivot. * Susan RoAne, keynote speaker and author of HOW TO WORK A ROOM *A guide for people who want a career change but are too scared to really go for it * ELLE *Now you, too, can think like a start-up and fix your ailing life. * The Sunday Times *
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HarperCollins Publishers The Success Code the empowering and practical
Book SynopsisYOU DESERVE SUCCESS.ALL YOU NEED IS THE CODE.The Success Code will change the way you think about your future. Whether you feel unfulfilled, unproductive or overwhelmed, this guide offers the tools to find your ambition, strengthen your resolve and change your life.Packed full of practical tips and strategies, executive coach Amanda Dewinter uses her thirty years of expertise and the latest coaching, neuroscience and psychological research to empower you to maximise your potential and create the life you want to live.Discover the secrets to success and shape your own destiny.Trade Review‘There are times in life when you need someone or something to wake you up, tell you how it is and basically get you not only back on track but flying at warp speed. Amanda's marvellous book does just that and guarantees to give you the spark you need to get you feeling your best self again.’ Andria Zafirakou
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HarperCollins Publishers The FutureProof Career
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Penguin Books Ltd Why Losing Your Job Could be the Best Thing That
Book Synopsis For those whose jobs have been a victim of the economic impact of the pandemic, it is a timely reminder not only to stay determined, but hopeful. - Financial Times ''This book reminded me why an ending - especially an unexpected one - can be the best kind of beginning'' Viv Groskop, author of Lift As You Climb''This book will help you escape the valleys of rejection bound for the peaks of opportunity'' Bruce Daisley, bestselling author of The Joy of Work''So much more than a user guide to life after redundancy, it''s an inspiring lesson on how to deal with the knocks of everyday life; written with humour, empathy and honesty'' Debbie Hewitt MBE, Chair, Visa EuropeWhy Losing Your Job Could be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You is a compassionate guide that will inform and engage anyone who is facing redundancy or job loss; with deeply inspiring case studies and clear and brilliantly accessible, practical advicTrade ReviewAs a redundancy survivor myself, this book reminded me why an ending - especially an unexpected one - can be the best kind of beginning. Packed full of realistic inspiration, advice and motivation, this is the perfect guidebook for the moment when your career punches you in the face * Viv Groskop, author of Lift As You Climb: Women and the Art of Ambition *Eleanor Tweddell has created a book that is part survival guide, part life coach. A warm and welcoming Sherpa helping you escape the valleys of rejection bound for the peaks of opportunity * Bruce Daisley, bestselling author of The Joy of Work *'This book is so much more than a user guide to life after redundancy - it's an inspiring journey of how to deal with the knocks of everyday life, written with humour, empathy and honesty' * Debbie Hewitt MBE, Chair, Visa Europe *A sensitive balance of acknowledging the seriousness of redundancy by providing practical, real-world advice for how to tackle the challenge whilst recognising that humour can be found in every situation * Joe Thompson, former MD, Virgin Holidays *This book takes away the stigma associated with redundancy and turns it into an opportunity to rethink your career and discover work that works for you * Alison Grade, author of The Freelance Bible *The first of its kind and so relatable, this book is all encompassing, practical, real and provides a guiding mind. An encouraging read that provides reflection and gives inner confidence and most importantly encouragement and focus on the future. It's as though Eleanor is there with you every step of the way! * Steve Griffiths, Managing Director, MAG London Stansted Airport *A book I wish I'd have at my disposal on several occasions during my career and I will no doubt dip back into it on several more to come. With Eleanor at the helm, redundancy becomes less a door slammed in one's face, more, quite literally, another door through which to walk * Cally Beaton, Comedian, Writer, Speaker, Business Mentor *Eleanor approaches the emotional side of redundancy with honesty and then backs it up with simple actionable steps. Now has never been a better time to make the most of losing your job! And if you're going to do that then do it with dignity, grace and positivity - which is given in spades in this book * Robin Waite, Founder, Fearless Business *Woe to the unprepared! If you have the proper training, support and advice in advance, you can suffer any redundancy and reclaim your life and career. This book is a must read for today's working force * James Victoire, author of Feck Perfuction *Life has a way of smacking us in the face when we least expect it. Where before there was certainty, there is now worry and sleepless nights. Thankfully there's no need for you to struggle alone any longer. With this brilliant book and Eleanor Tweddell as your trusted guide, you'll be armed with the belief and tools to navigate this path with confidence and a swagger. Eleanor's personality shines through in this book and she provides some tough love to edge you towards a more fulfilling future that you probably can't even imagine right now * Laurence McCahill, The Happy Startup School *The combination of lived experience, empathy and practical advice is a powerful thing. Eleanor very thoughtfully and carefully takes the reader through all aspects of redundancy with a focus on the biggest question of all...'what next?' With large doses of clear forward-facing advice, reassurance and encouragement, this book is an immensely positive read * Alex Mahon, CEO, Channel 4 *Frank and supportive advice for anyone going through what is a shitty time, and filled with strategies on how to emerge from it * Steven Haines, author of How to Go to Work *Highly recommended * Vishen Lakhiani, ‘The Mind Valley Podcast’ *
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Emerald Publishing Limited Academic Mobility and International Academics:
Book SynopsisDespite growing numbers of international academics globally, there is a dearth of works exploring success stories, and the barriers and opportunities of being an international academic. Academic Mobility and International Academics offers personal experiences and guidance from a truly international suite of scholars exploring their academic journeys and addressing intersectional topics on academic mobility including perspectives from early career researchers, university leaders, mentors, LGBTIQ scholars, and more. Throughout this timely collection, chapter authors offer insight into overall academic employment experiences, including their motivations and challenges in steering their academic career. They offer guidance on how international academics can harness their career aspirations, across both leadership and non-leadership positions and how internationality in academic careers is evolving in these current times. Essential reading for any scholar or postgraduate student looking to work outside of their home nation, this hopeful and insightful text will provide guidance, inspiration, and real-life examples of how to survive and thrive as an international scholar. Trade ReviewA must-read volume that captures the academic journey and contribution of international academics to global higher education! All scholars including faculty, students, and administrators will benefit from reading this book. -- Krishna Bista, Morgan State University, Maryland (USA)This is such an important book for everyone working in Higher Education. The personal reflections of international academics around the globe throughout are both thought provoking and inspiring. Understanding the personal journeys of nternational academics who forms part of our diverse academic community. -- Hannah-Louise Holmes, Manchester Metropolitan UniversityTable of ContentsPreface; Raúl Sánchez Urribarrí Introductory Chapter; Jasvir Kaur Nachatar Singh Section 1 - Leadership Chapter 1. Breaking through the glass ceiling: Navigating towards leadership positions as a woman international academic; Ashleigh-Jane Thompson Chapter 2. Virtuous Like Water --International Academic in a Leadership Position; Yuhang Rong Section 2 - Experiences of esteemed and young scholars Chapter 3. Life lessons for aspiring international academics: What my experience suggests about how to thrive; Vijay Mallan Chapter 4. My academic path as an international academic from MENA to Canada: Good, better, best. Never let it rest; Jinan Issa Chapter 5. Being an International Academic in a Malaysian University: Challenges, Opportunities and Way forward; Muhammad Muftahu Chapter 6. Facets of academic life- Perspective of an international visiting scholar; Amrita Kaur Chapter 7. An international early-career academic journey in Australia; Jasvir Kaur Nachatar Singh Chapter 8. Moving in and coming home: Insights from early career researchers in Japan; Shannon Mason and Yusuke Sakurai Section 3 - Personal and family experiences in long and short term mobilities Chapter 9. International academic experiences in Japan; Ariunaa Enkhtur and Sainbayar Gundsambuu Chapter 10. Short-term International Mobility among Academics; Jisun Jung Chapter 11. International academic mobility: Categories of difference and narratives of possibility; James Burford and Mary Eppolite
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Trotman Indigo Publishing Limited You're Hired! Graduate Career Handbook: Maximise
Book Synopsis The Graduate Career Handbook is the complete guide to graduate career planning and job hunting for students and graduates, offering vital guidance on how to discover your potential, what to do after graduation, how to maximise your employability, and kick-start your career. Organised in simple chapters, this graduate career guide book is designed to help you address the various issues you experience as you move through university and into work, uniquely starting from your first year at uni and taking you through to your first days at work and beyond. It is packed with career advice and guidance for students and new graduates. Topics include: How to use self-reflection to identify possible career paths How to gain work experience and build employability skills The importance of networking and research Whether to consider postgraduate study Recruitment practices and what to do if you need a Plan B How to make a good first impression at work and career management Whether you have your heart set on a particular career, have a few ideas about possible lines of work, or wondering what job should I do , this book is for you. If you know what you want to do, it offers vital guidance on how to achieve your ambition and land your dream job; if you don t have a clue, it will help you work out what your next step should be. With handy tips, checklists and real-life examples throughout, this You re Hired guide will help you to supercharge your career and get the graduate job you want! A well-rounded and accessible book that covers everything you need to know. Highly recommended! Stuart Johnson, Director of the Careers Service, University of Bristol A timely book from two experts who really understand graduate careers. Stephen Isherwood, Chief Executive of the Association of Graduate Recruiters ·Trade Review“Hooley and Grant’s debut handbook offers students and new graduates a fast read to successful entry to working life. Thorough, sharp and accessible, the handbook will become a must-read for those aiming at a graduate job.” * Jane Artess, Chair of the National Institute for Career Education and Counselling *“A timely book from two experts who really understand graduate careers. Follow the advice in these pages and you’ll be a good few steps closer to getting a job and, more importantly, getting one you enjoy.” * Stephen Isherwood, Chief Executive of the Association of Graduate Recruiters *“This is a well-rounded and accessible book that's really helpfully structured and covers everything you need to know. The authors have a vast amount of knowledge and experience between them and a real knack of communicating. You can dip in at any point and the tips, activities and case studies make it super practical. Highly recommended!” * Stuart Johnson, Director of the Careers Service, University of Bristol *Table of ContentsAbout the authors Acknowledgements Who is this book for? A note on the use of URLs, references and examples Introduction Chapter 1. I just don't know what to do with myself Chapter 2. Making the most of your degree Chapter 3. Are you experienced? Chapter 4. It's not what you know, it's who you know Chapter 5. Look before you leap Chapter 6. Should I stay or should I go? Chapter 7. Successful applications and interviews Chapter 8. Help me! Chapter 9. The importance of plan B Chapter 10. Starting work Chapter 11. If at first you don't succeed... Conclusion - final thoughts Endnotes
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Trotman Indigo Publishing Limited Study Abroad Made Simple
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How2become Ltd Scottish Police Tests: INFORMATION HANDLING:
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Westland Publications Limited Career Heist How to Navigate Your Career
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How2become Ltd Police Officer Core Competency Keywords, Phrases
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Bloomsbury Information Check Your English Vocabulary for IELTS
Book SynopsisThis bestselling workbook provides a resource for students studying towards the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. Written for students at intermediate level and above, and fully updated for this fourth edition, the book provides exercises to help teach and build general and topic-specific vocabulary related to the IELTS test and also covers grammar, use of English, comprehension and spelling. Suitable for both self-study and the classroom, it includes a range of activities to help students build and improve their English vocabulary and language skills, and is particularly appropriate for anyone who plans to study or train at an English-speaking college or university.- Tests and improves vocabulary using a variety of useful, interesting and enjoyable exercises- Easy-to-use format with clear instructions- Comprehensive answer key with additional information- Includes IELTS-style Speaking and Writing tasks with sample answers to all
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Successful Applications
Book SynopsisPacked with top tips and helpful examples, this concise book takes students through the process of preparing and making successful applications for work placements, internships and graduate jobs. It encourages students to think about what they want from their career and to identify roles which match with their personality, strengths and experiences. Chapters provide practical guidance on researching opportunities, crafting CVs and cover letters and preparing for interviews and assessment centres. This handy guide will be an invaluable resource for all students looking to secure work experience, placements or internships whilst at university, and land the job they want after graduation.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction About this book PART I: Your and Your Goals 1. What Makes You Who You Are? 2. Making Choices and Setting Goals PART II: Developing Your Job Search Strategy 3. Networking: Building Networks and Using Them for Research 4. Find the Right Match: Analysing Opportunities 5. Creative Job Hunting PART III: Successful CVs and Cover Letters 6. Setting Out Your CV 7. Making Your CV Look Good 8. Successful Cover Letters PART IV: Successful Application Forms 9. Tackling the Questions on Application Forms 10. Writing with Impact PART V: The Interview and Onwards 11. Excelling at Your Interview 12. After Your Interview References Useful Resources Index.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Creating a Successful Graphic Design Portfolio
Book SynopsisBeing able to present yourself and your work in the best way possible is a necessary skill that all new designers must master before embarking on a career--be it freelance or working within a design firm. The author provides practical advice combined with insights and personal stories from leading design professionals. The book focuses on the practical aspects of creating a great portfolio such as what potential employers or clients look for in a portfolio, how to present yourself, dealing with criticism, replying to tough interview questions and more. A unique chapter called ''Portfolio Workshop (or Portfolio Clinic)'' includes sample spreads from portfolios (good and bad) with critiques and helpful commentary from leading designers. The author also includes templates for cover letters, CVs, etc. Finally, a ''Toolbox'' section will include sample prompts for frequently asked interview questions and a short section on running your own freelancing practice. All in all, everything tTrade ReviewThis comprehensive book is a must-read for any graphic design student. The insights and career tools provided bring clarity to students trying to find their place in the design profession. -- Jeanne Komp, Cabrini University, USAThis compelling collection of essays—on what comes after one graduates with a degree in graphic design—is told through numerous testimonials from recent graphic design graduates and professional designers. It offers numerous suggestions (helpful tips) on choosing a career path within design, to applying for a job, how to present a great portfolio, getting hired among others. An excellent book for any current graphic design student. -- Janet Fairbairn, Rhode Island School of Design, USAThis is a book that certainly delivers on its promise. Ideal for any design student or graduate who will find it useful, interesting and engaging as they embark on transitioning out of education into the big wide world and into industry. Packed full of good solid practical advice, backed up by contributors from industry and the experiences of those who have successfully made the journey into industry. The case studies, which are very usefully critiqued, will prove invaluable to those trying to put together their own portfolios and applications. All in all, a great resource to have to hand. -- Jill Wells, Loughborough University, UKTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: I am about to graduate, now what? The design student The professional designers Advice and information on transitioning from student to professional Chapter 2: My portfolio What to include The cross-disciplinary portfolio Formats (print, web, interactive iPad options) How to write about design How to photograph design work Design bootcamp: layouts, typography and grids that work Format ideas Production ideas Chapter 3: Portfolio clinic [Examples of good and bad portfolios with production notes and commentary from designers from a range of backgrounds and experience.] Chapter 4: My design career Introduction to the design community Key factors to choosing your career path Notable employers Professional associations Continuing education Conferences, competitions, and awards My career path (traditional agency, digital agency, consultancy, design studio, in-house or startup) Chapter 5: Making it: how to have a great career Resume clinic Cover letter clinic Templates Chapter 6: Toolbox Resources Sample forms Templates Index
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Sage Publications Ltd How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond
Book SynopsisHow to Coach: First Steps and Beyond is an essential guide for anyone starting out in the coaching profession and for existing coaches seeking to develop their craft. It is a practical introduction to the theory, skills and art of coaching. This extremely practical introduction contains numerous case studies showing theory in action, aiding in understanding of how to apply theory to actual practice in a variety of settings. The book: Uses clear, uncomplicated language throughout Explains key ideas through brief illustrations from the author′s practice and quotes from leading writers on coaching Contains a wide selection of ideas, models and exercises to stimulate the reader′s learning Encourages students to try things out in conversation, and reflect upon and make sense of their experiences How to Coach is a must-have book for anyone interested in coaching skillfully, ethically and effectively. Table of ContentsPART ONE: LEARNING THE BASICS 1. What is coaching? 2. Directive and non-directive coaching 3. Listening to understand 4. Questioning 5. Playing back 6. Learning how to coach PART TWO: DEVELOPING YOUR PRACTICE 7. Contracting 8. Practical issues 9. Ethical issues in coaching 10. Tools you might use in coaching 11. Feedback and psychometric instruments 12. Coaching as a relationship 13. The use of self in coaching 14. The inner game of coaching PART THREE: EXTENDING YOUR APPROACH 15. Cognitive and cognitive behavioural approaches to coaching 16. Other approaches to coaching 17. Supporting confidence and motivation 18. Coaching as a line manager 19. Coaching a team 20. Coaching across cultures 21. Coaching supervision 22. Continuing your development journey
£28.99
Hodder & Stoughton Black and Great: The Essential Workplace Toolkit
Book Synopsis"An inspiring read from start to finish. It is not often you get to read a compilation of experiences and insight from such a diverse variety of Black British talent, who have all excelled in their chosen field. The wisdom shared in the book will be invaluable for budding scientists, politicians, sportspeople, bankers and entertainers alike." - Selina Flavius, author and founder of Black Girl FinanceFeaturing interviews and letters from some of the UK's leading Black voices in their respective fields - including Beverley Knight MBE, Trevor Nelson MBE, Gina Yashere, Christine Ohuruogu MBE, Ronke Lawal, Kayode Ewumi, Kwame Kwei-Armah OBE, JB Gill, Tangy Morgan, Alexandra Burke, Professor Patricia Daley (the first Black woman to be appointed a lecturer at the University of Oxford) and Ashley Walters - Black and Great is essential reading for Black professionals ready to make their mark in the working world and beyond!Black and Great not only highlights the specific challenges Black people face in the working world, but provides readers with honest and practical advice to thrive and carve out the career of their dreams, whilst embracing their Blackness.The book will share the career journeys of over 20 successful Black British professionals and entrepreneurs from TV & film, sport, media, law, medicine and finance through open letters and interviews, providing advice, support and encouragement to Black students and professionals starting out in their working lives. From personal branding to salary negotiation and overcoming Imposter Syndrome, this candid and inspirational book reveals their highs and lows, how they bounced back from failure, plus the best and worst advice they have received over the years.
£10.44
Harvard Business Review Press Bosses Coworkers and Building Great Work
Book SynopsisI''m not here to make work friends. Or am I?Managers, peers, work friends, mentors, frenemies, annoying people, romantic interests, your boss''s boss, and so on. We probably spend more hours with our coworkers than with anyone else. So even if they''re not all perfect, it''s worth building connections with them that will provide you with support, help you network and learn, and keep your career moving forward.Bosses, Coworkers, and Building Great Work Relationships is filled with practical advice from HBR experts who can help you answer questions like: What''s the best way to have a tough conversation with my boss? How do I connect with people and make real friends at work? When should I opt into (or out of) office politics? How can I build a strong professional network? This book will help you make so-so work relationships better, keep the bad ones from bringing you down, and build lasting connections
£14.24
Straightforward Publishing A Guide to the Straightforward C.V.
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Emerald Publishing Limited Academic Resilience: Personal Stories and Lessons
Book SynopsisThe COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly tested the resilience of academics in higher education. Many universities were severely affected by reduced student enrolment, with widespread job losses reported across universities. For many academics, the impact of the pandemic has been worrying, financially crippling and overwhelming. The virus has also exposed academic inequalities and impacted heavily on vulnerable people. The individual and collective heroic spirit of many academics has been nothing short of extraordinary. Overcoming the initial hurdles of COVID-19 takes one kind of energy; the resilience needed to remain engaged despite the continuing changes and uncertainties is quite another challenge. It is one that demands sustained resilience. This timely book provides perspectives across disciplines, career stages and global contexts on how to develop resilience in academia. These personal stories may empower others not only to survive, but to thrive in times of adversity.Trade ReviewAn insightful and comforting selection of stories that explore the challenges overcome and the communities built during a time of global crisis. If you are an academic, this book offers ideas, strategies, and the sense that we are not alone in the difficulties of pandemic and post-pandemic academic life. -- Amber McLeod, Lecturer, Monash UniversityIn 2020-2021 the global pandemic has challenged us all in different ways. This timely volume on Academic Resilience is underpinned by the strengths-based approach with contributions from academics around the globe and highlights that it is possible for individuals to thrive using strengths to cope with whatever life dishes up. The authors present a conceptual framework, the Academic Resilience Model (ARM), that addresses factors that help us do well despite adversity. The model should be highly useful for both researchers and practicing academics -- Erica Frydenberg PhD AM, Melbourne Graduate School of EducationTable of ContentsSetting the Scene Chapter 1. Academic Resilience: An Uncharted Terrain; Caroline Cohrssen; Joanne Blannin; Elizer Jay de Los Reyes, and Marian Mahat Personal Experiences of Resilience Chapter 2. Impostor Syndrome Magnified: Experiences of an Early Career Academic; Matt Harrison Chapter 3. “We’re All in This Together”: International Academic Cooperation as an Indication of Resilience during the COVID-19 Crisis; Bárbara Fernández-Melleda Chapter 4. Academia in the pandemic: The challenges and experiences in the work environment; Tabassum Amina Chapter 5. The Resilience of South African Academic Staff during the COVID-19 Pandemic; Raj Mestry Resilience Within and Beyond the Academy Chapter 6. Collective Resilience among Scholars and Businesses: A Brazilian University in the COVID-19 Crisis; Lisiane Closs, Daniela Brauner, Fernanda Reichert, Raquel Janissek-Muniz, and Sofia Gelain da Cunha Chapter 7. Civic Engagement during COVID-19: Conversation, Contribution and Collaboration as a mode of Resilience; Kathleen Riach Chapter 8. Building Academic Resilience: Lessons for Academics and Institutions; Elizer Jay de Los Reyes, Joanne Blannin, Marian Mahat Looking Forward Chapter 9. Academic Resilience Model: Thriving in Times of Adversity ; Marian Mahat; Joanne Blannin, Caroline Cohrssen, and Elizer Jay de Los Reyes
£14.39
How2become Ltd How2Become an Air Traffic Controller: The
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Pearson Education The Leaders Guide to Collaboration
Book SynopsisProfessor Guy Lubitsh is an organisational psychologist, consultant, facilitator, executive coach, author and speaker. He works as a Client Director and professor of Practice at Ashridge Executive Education/Hult International Business School and in the last twenty-five years, he has been working with Executives at the highest levels of international companies in Europe, US and the Middle East. Professor Mike Brent is an Adjunct Professor of Practice at Ashridge Executive Education, Hult international business school, and specialises in leadership, team-building, influencing, coaching and cross-cultural management. He is widely published in the areas of influencing, coaching and leadership.
£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Seven Games of Leadership
Book SynopsisA fresh take on assessing your priorities both professionally and personally to ensure you are in the best position to make a positive difference to the people and places around you, and in the process to transform your own life.The disruptive moment in which we find ourselves living demands that we are our own agents of change. The Seven Games of Leadership is a guide for readers through seven key phases of personal and professional development, with the aim not of climbing a corporate ladder but of finding true and lasting satisfaction in what they do. It encourages the realization that revolutionary change is not about destroying the current status quo, but about co-designing and rebuilding different paths for individuals to thrive, and go on to have a positive impact on society at large. The objective is to allow people to identify a career that is better aligned not only with their individual values, but with a broader purpose centred on a wider sense of humanity a
£16.14
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Working With Influence
Book SynopsisAn engaging guide on how to develop and hone your professional communication and influencing skills in the digital ageIn a world where human interactions and behaviour are more pivotal than ever to business success, Working With Influence sets out nine easy-to-apply principles, based on robust behavioural science, for influencing people and outcomes in both physical and digital working scenarios. It provides ambitious professionals with a set of actionable principles which will help them kick-start, accelerate or transform their careers.Technology has redefined almost every job and is becoming the primary medium through which we interact with colleagues and clients this book provides crucial insights into how you can influence others and stand out in this new digital landscape. With the hugely competitive and unpredictable nature of the job market and the unstable economy, it is more important than ever to improve your communication skills and broader qualitative skillseTrade ReviewPowerful behavioural insights! A practical read for both established and aspiring leaders. -- Dr. Mark Little, Executive Director, Scouts Canada
£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Human Design Unlocked
Book SynopsisHuman Design Unlocked is the complete guide to understanding human design, and what it can do for you. Discover your energy type, understand the system, then unlock your unique pathway to improve your life.
£14.99
Penguin Random House India The Real Deal A Guide for Aspiring Girl Scientists to Discover What Life in Science Is Really like Contains Illustrations CaseStudies and ResearchBacked Analyses
£15.99
Penguin Books Ltd Poke the Box
Book SynopsisSeth Godin is the author of 18 international bestsellers that have changed the way people think about work and have been translated into 38 languages - among them Unleashing the Ideavirus, Permission Marketing, Purple Cow, Tribes, The Dip, Linchpin, Poke the Box, and All Marketers Are Liars. He writes the most popular marketing blog in the world and speaks to audiences around the world. He is the founder of the altMBA, the founder and former CEO of Squidoo.com, the former VP of Direct Marketing at Yahoo!, and the founder of the pioneering online startup Yoyodyne. You can learn much more about him at sethgodin.com.
£10.44
Pearson Education Limited Guide to Not Going to University The
Book SynopsisTrade Review "This book fills a lamentable gap in public funding for such impartial guidance and professional information." Prospects, November 2012 Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. I Don’t Know What I Want To Do2. From Longlist To Shortlist To A Decision3. The Gap Year Is Dead, Long Live The R&D Year4. How Do You Make University The Best Investment Possible5. Everybody Loves Apprenticeships6. Vocational Qualifications7. How To Get A Job8. The Three Lessons You Really Need To Succeed In Life9. The Qualifications That Can Do More For Your Career Than A Degree How To Beat The Most Common Problems Faced By School-Leavers Index
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Little, Brown Book Group The 10Day MBA A stepbystep guide to mastering the
Book Synopsis''Anyone who has ever wished they attended a top-ten MBA school now has an alternative. Silbiger''s The 10-Day MBA. It distils the basics of a top MBA programme. It''s interesting, informative and certainly cheaper. I recommend it!'' Tom Fischgrund, author of The Insider''s Guide to the Top Ten Business SchoolsA business classic, The 10-Day MBA provides an invaluable guide for all the people who do not have the time or resources to take a full-time business degree, or who require a short revision aid. Internationally acclaimed, this carefully structured and easy-to-read course will enable you to understand the concepts and jargon used in the business world without having to leave your desk. Here is your chance to become familiar with the key tools and theories taught at Harvard and Stanford and other leading business schools - in just ten days!
£14.24
Austin Macauley Publishers The Beginners Guide to Building an Impactful
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Pearson Education Interview Book The
Book SynopsisJames Innes is the Managing Director of The CV Centre, the UK's leading CV consultancy. James founded The CV Centre in 1998 and has built the company to its current position as UK market leaders in the field of CV consultancy. James regularly delivers presentations to recent graduates and also contributes widely to newspapers and magazines in both the UK and France and is the author of The Interview Book, The CV Book, The Cover Letters Book and The Interview Question and Answer BookTable of ContentsAbout the author Acknowledgements How to use this book Part 1 Plannning, preparation and organisation: a winning strategy 1. Why are interviews so important? 2. Researching the job 3. Researching the organisation 4. Mental preparation 5. Presentation 6. Body language 7. The big day 8. First impressions count Part 2 Interview scenarios: expect the unexpected 9. Basic principles 10. Classic one-on-one interviews 11. Panel interviews 12. Competency-based, behavioural and situational interviews 13. Psychometric and aptitude tests 14. Presentations 15. Group interviews 16. Distance interviews Part 3 Assessment centres 17. Assessment centres Part 4 Interview questions – and their answers! 18. Basic principles 19. The ten questions you’re most likely to be asked 20. Forty classic questions you must be prepared for 21. Illegal questions – and how to dodge them 22. Special cases: from school leavers to retirees 23. Yet more questions Part 5 Ending the interview 24. Your own questions Part 6 The 15 most common interview mistakes 25. How to avoid them! Part 7 After the interview: closing the deal 26. Following up 27. Negotiating the offer 28. References 29. Resigning 30. Handling rejection 31. Your new job Part 8 My five top tips for interview success 32. How to guarantee interview success! Further reading and resources Index of questions Index
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Get That Job CVs and Resumes
Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to marketing yourself in a CV or resume, and ensuring you make a professional impression in any job search.The job market has never been more competitive, and marketing yourself can be tricky. And nothing raises a red flag for an employer than a poorly-written or badly-presented CV or resume. This handy guide offers practical, step-by-step advice on preparing, writing, and presenting an impressive document - either on paper or online - that will help you to ''get your foot in the door'' with prospective employers. Covering essential issues such as identifying your goals, creating different types of CV, or coming up with a fantastic and persuasive letter to go with them, this is a must-read for job hunters at any stage of their career.
£8.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Assert Yourself
Book SynopsisThe essential guide to making your voice heard and having your efforts recognised.Do you find it hard to say ''no''? Are you tongue-tied in important meetings? Bored of ''mansplaining'' when you know that you''re the best qualified person on a particular topic? Understanding the difference between being assertive and being aggressive can be a crucial lesson on your career journey, and Assert Yourself can help you find your voice and stand up for yourself.Full of practical advice on how to change the way you work and live for the better, the book contains a self-assessment quiz, step-by-step guidance, top tips, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, and summaries of key points.
£8.99
Sage Publications Ltd Boost Your Employability
Book SynopsisIdentifying your key skills and experience is integral to finding your perfect job. This practical guide helps you locate your strengths and weaknesses, in turn giving you the insight and confidence needed to start your dream career. Understand what career is best suited to you Convert academic achievements into employability advantages Develop a plan for success. Super Quick Skills provides the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply them right away and see results Succeed in your studies and in life Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.Table of ContentsWhy should I boost my employability? What career would suit me? Love it or loathe it? Which of my skills are valuable? How do I sell my attributes? How do I make my experience count? What is my brand? How do I plan for success? How do I activate my plan? What are my next steps?
£10.53
Kogan Page Ltd Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions: Your
Book SynopsisGreat Answers to Tough Interview Questions is the essential companion for all jobseekers. With over 5 million copies sold, this bestseller takes you through the whole process: from composing your CV and preparing for interviews, to interview techniques, answering tough questions and even negotiating your new salary. Crammed full of the difficult questions that interviewers might throw at you, Martin John Yate gives you expert tips and suggested answers to tackle the tricky ones including: Why should I give you the job? What is your biggest weakness? What are your salary expectations? How long would you stay with the company? What is your greatest strength? Why do you want to work here? Now in its 11th edition, Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions is your indispensable guide to blowing away the competition and landing your dream job.Trade Review"The best book on job hunting" * Financial Times *"An essential guide for the modern job seeker" * Evening Standard *"Some excellent tips on how to answer potential clangers" * Cosmopolitan *"A good investment...a comprehensive guide to the various ways of hunting jobs down, as well as how to make the right impression with employers" * Daily Mirror *Table of Contents Section - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: The Well-Stocked Briefcase; Section - 01: The realities of job hunting; Section - 02: Transferable skills and professional values; Section - 03: The productive CV; Section - 04: Networking and the successful job search; Section - 05: Network-integrated job search tactics; Section - TWO: Getting to Square One; Section - 06: Making contact; Section - 07: The telephone interview; Section - 08: Dressing for interview success; Section - 09: Body language; Section - 10: The curtain goes up on the job interview; Section - THREE: Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions; Section - 11: The five secrets of securing a job offer; Section - 12: Why interviewers do the things they do; Section - 13: How to knock ’em dead; Section - 14: Questions of manageability and team spirit; Section - 15: The stress interview and illegal questions; Section - 16: Answering unanswerable questions; Section - 17: Welcome to the real world; Section - 18: The graceful exit; Section - FOUR: Finishing Touches; Section - 19: Out of sight, out of mind?; Section - 20: Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat; Section - 21: Negotiating the offer; Section - 22: Multiple interviews, multiple offers; Section - 23: Index of questions; Section - 24: Index
£14.24
How2become Ltd Abstract Reasoning Tests: Sample Test Questions
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£13.50
How2become Ltd Scottish Police Tests: LANGUAGE: Sample practice
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£11.70
Critical Publishing Ltd Coaching Young People for Leadership
Book SynopsisHow to develop young people's leadership skills. A practical guide for anyone involved in nurturing, mentoring or educating young people or those interested in youth development. With the help of this book, coaches, teachers, and those working within youth organisations can apply new coaching techniques and ideas to support and fulfil the leadership potential of young people, exploring how to provide them with the skills to transition into adulthood and prepare them for leadership roles. This book introduces a three-stage coaching programme - authentication, development and ambition - as a framework for nurturing and developing young people. This book also draws on real-life case studies of leadership experiences at individual, community and societal levels as well as using reflective exercises to promote critical thinking. It emphasises the importance of acknowledging young people's roles in leadership and examines how to mentor future leaders by examining what current youth leadership looks like today and a vision for the future. It substantiates the claim that young people are an underused and underdeveloped leadership resource.Trade ReviewThe world has an immense deficit of wise leaders. Leaders of the future need Compassion, Courage, Curiosity and Connectedness — yet none of these attributes are typically taught in leader education. The time to acquire these attributes is at an early stage in a leadership career and the coaching profession has a responsibility for making that happen. If we don’t, we will have failed not just the young leaders, but the great social, economic and environmental challenges that can only resolved by visionary, engaged leaders. Here is a starter kit… -- David Clutterbuck, David Clutterbuck PartnershipTable of ContentsPrologue Part 1: Theory - Making the case for youth leadership Chapter 1: A new definition of leadership Chapter 2: The opportunity Chapter 3: Why we need youth leadership and what qualifies young people to lead Part 2: Practical - How to coach young leaders Chapter 4: Coaching approaches for distinct leadership groups Chapter 5: The youth leadership coaching model Chapter 6: Stage 1 - Authentication Chapter 7: Stage 2 - Development Chapter 8: Stage 3 - Ambition Chapter 9: Impact and conclusions - interviews with young leaders
£19.99
Harvard Business Review Press People Performance and Succeeding as a Manager
Book SynopsisBe the boss people want to work for.Being a manager is no easy task. You must set and meet team goals that match business objectives while also ensuring growth and development opportunities for your people. You have to be the voice of authority and a key decision-maker while simultaneously giving your employees autonomy and flexibility. How do you navigate these tensions?People, Performance, and Succeeding as a Manager is filled with practical advice from HBR experts that can help you answer that and other questions, such as: Is being a manager right for me? What qualities should a boss have? How do I build trust with my team? What is the best way to deliver constructive feedback? How do I motivate my employees? Are there common mistakes I should be avoiding? This book will help you figure out what kind of manager you want to be so that you can feel comfortable in your role, enco
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Harvard Business Review Press Writing Presenting and Communicating with
Book SynopsisCommunication is key.Effective communication is essential to standing out at work and excelling in your career. But when it comes to making a convincing point in a meeting, crafting the perfect email, or nailing a presentation, there''s a lot to navigate. What kind of language do you use with a varied audience? Which channel is best for which message? How much do body language and Zoom backgrounds matter? And what should you not say?Writing, Presenting, and Communicating with Confidence is filled with practical advice from HBR experts that can help you answer questions such as: How can I prepare for the most difficult conversations? What can I do to improve my writing? What strategies can I use to overcome my anxiety about public speaking? How can I boost my presence and influence through persuasive communication? Writing, speaking, and communicating with confidence can be intimidating. This boo
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Kogan Page Ltd Ultimate Aptitude Tests
Book SynopsisJim Barrett is a chartered psychologist with years of experience in advising organizations on their selection procedures. He is a best-selling author and has written many testing books, including The Complete Personality Assessment, How to Pass Advanced Aptitude Tests, The Aptitude Test Workbook and he is co-author of Test Your Own Aptitude, all published by Kogan Page. Tom Barrett runs a online software development consultancy. He specialises in web software architecture, web standards, usability and content management. Tom is a psychology graduate and has developed the software for the online psychometric tests available at insight-tests.com.Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: Abstract Visual Tests; Chapter - 01: Constructs; Chapter - 02: Sequences; Chapter - 03: Perceptual; Section - TWO: Abstract Numerical Tests; Chapter - 04: Reasoning; Chapter - 05: Interpolation; Section - THREE: Abstract Verbal Tests Chapter - 06: Deduction; Chapter - 07: Analysis; Section - FOUR: Physical Tests; Chapter - 08: Dynamics; Chapter - 09: Tracing; Section - FIVE: Spatial Tests; Chapter - 10: Formation; Chapter - 11: 3D Tests; Section - SIX: Practical Numerical Tests; Chapter - 12: Reckoning; Chapter - 13: Arithmetic; Chapter - 14: Figure Work; Chapter - 15: Number Skills; Chapter - 16: Calculations; Section - SEVEN: System Tests; Chapter - 17: Systems; Chapter - 18: Coding; Section - EIGHT: Practical Verbal Tests; Chapter - 19: Word Usage; Chapter - 20: Vocabulary; Chapter - 21: Verbal Precision; Section - NINE: Online Testing; Chapter - 22: Core Intelligence Test
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Trotman Indigo Publishing Limited Careers 2025
Book SynopsisKick start your career journey with the UK's best-selling jobs directory. Offering comprehensive overviews of hundreds of careers in an easy-to-use format, Careers guides you through your options and gives you all the information you need to consider when choosing your ideal job.Discover a wide range of occupations: Learn about new and trending occupations and find out what income you can expect with the annually updated labour market information.Explore hundreds of different jobs: With over 500 inspiring job profiles you can easily find a role that suits your interests, qualifications and skills.Uncover fresh careers ideas: Not sure what you want to do? Browse the roles based on your qualifications and you may discover a dream job you never thought of!Search by sector: If you know the area you want to work in but don't know what jobs are on offer, use the job-family structure to see what is available.Every job profile answers your key questions: What qualifications and training do I need? What does the work involve? Will I suit the role? What are the working conditions like? What are my future prospects? What are the pros and cons of the job? What salary can I expect? What similar jobs are there? Where can I go for further information? Dive into Careers 2025 and equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to navigate your future career path. There is no better time to start shaping your tomorrow than today!
£45.60