Careers guidance Books
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
Pearson Education Limited Brilliant Supply Teacher
Book SynopsisLaurence French has over thirty years' teaching experience, specialising in teaching English, Media Studies and Film Studies in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. He was Head of Language and Communications Faculty, Head of English and Head of Sixth Form (twice) in his teaching career. For the past four years Laurence has been working as a supply teacher in the secondary sector, and more recently as a one-to-one tutor for GCSE English candidates, as well as being a freelance writer. Laurence has written a number of articles over the years, the most recent being Are You a Real Teacher?' which was published in The Teacher magazine and Breaktime magazine. Trade Review"Brilliant Supply Teacheroffers an invaluable guide for teacherswho are new to supply work, as well as to those with more experiencewanting some extra guidance on how to be most effective in this role." - Robert Jennings, Supply TeacherTable of Contents1 What are supply teachers and who becomes one? 2 Finding work and getting started 3 The life of a supply teacher 4 It’s just a phase I’m going through 5 Lesson planning 6 Make friends with the internet 7 Survival in the classroom 8 'Would you mind leaving the staffroom …?' 9 The future of supply teaching
£9.74
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
£22.80
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
£14.39
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
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
Springer International Publishing AG An Insider’s Guide to Academic Medicine: A
Book SynopsisThis book serves as an insider's guide to careers in academic medicine. The author shares his 45 years of experience as a clinician, teacher, researcher, and administrator. His journey has often taken unpredictable turns and the book offers practical guidance to becoming a successful physician scientist in academic medicine, or to become a successful clinician affiliated with an academic medical center. Divided into four parts, the book begins by focusing on academic medicine as a complex system. This is followed by parts on academic duties, academic life, and concludes with words of wisdom. These sections and subsequent chapters are tied together by the scholarships of discovery, teaching, application, and integration. To pursue research, practice, teaching, and administration, scholarship should be the core value of every physician.Table of ContentsPart One – Academic Medicine as a Complex System Introduction – Inside What.- The ecosystem of academic medicine and academic health centers.- Tripartite Mission and the makings of a wicked problem.- The (not so) Hidden Objective – The Pursuit of Prestige.- Part Two – Academic Duties To teach.- To mentor.- To serve.- To discover.- To publish.- To tell the truth.- To reach beyond the walls.- To change- Part Three –Academic Life Organizational Savvy and Systems-based practice.- Reputation and Connections.- Promotion and Tenure (or not) .- Rejection.- Imposter syndrome.- Burnout.- Interprofessional Practice and Education.- Collaboration From Scholarly Collaboration to Peer Mentoring to Friendship.- Frustrations – Part 1 Why is it so difficult to improve quality of health care? .- Frustrations – Part 2.- Moving (or at least thinking about it) .- A different perspective.- Part Four – Final Thoughts Word of wisdom? .-
£26.24
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
£10.44
Springer International Publishing AG The Essential Guide to Healthcare Professional
Book SynopsisHealthcare professionals throughout the world heed a calling that compels them to devote their lives to the treatment of their patients. While this work is generally rewarding, these professionals frequently fall victim to stressors and happiness barriers that impact their ability to function at work, the longevity of their career and the quality of their relationships outside of the hospital. Burnout, diminished career fulfilment, substance abuse, and suicide data for healthcare professionals demonstrate that the risks to this population are incredibly real. Unfortunately, there is nothing to suggest that any of these stressors are improving as pandemics, access disparities, changes in healthcare system structure, and patient complexity further escalate work-related challenges. Thankfully, there are sources of help readily available to each of us. All healthcare professionals have encountered a colleague, mentor or expert who has already navigated or has a perspective on how to thrive in the setting of hardship. This book will organize the voices of these leaders in a way that provides readers with a source for advice and inspiration. Sections of chapters are dedicated to work-life balance, family, finances, faith, resiliency, and recovery. For those healthcare workers actively caring for patients and struggling with their career, this book will serve as a source of solace and inspiration that should help to reinvigorate and extend a successful career. Table of ContentsPart I Balance 1.- Become More Interesting.- Running Club.- The Teller of Cautionary Tales.- Therapy Dog Life: Meet Reese Griffin.- The Mirage of Arrival.- The Correct Spelling of Wellness.- There and Back Again.- Being an Environmental Steward in the Workplace.- Part II Family.- The Ties That Bind.- Doctor Mom.- Reflections.- Your Family, Your Religion, and the Green Bay Packers.- Part III Finances.- For Entertainment Purposes Only.- Eureka!.- Enough.- Financial Freedom Blueprint.- Utilizing My Medical Degree in Biopharma.- Part IV Spirituality.- Spirituality in Healthcare.- The Constancy of Faith.- Becoming Less Fantastic.- The Road to Aequanimitas.- Look for the Gift.- Part V Resiliency.- Building Resiliency Reserves.- From Pessimism to Hope: Choreographing the Graceful Career Pivot.- Imposter Syndrome and Perfectionism: A Prescription for Exhaustion.- One Thing.- The Power of Coaching.- My Hope.- Don’t Clock Out.- Bouncing Back: A Lifetime of Resiliency.- Mentorship.- Maintaining Wellness in Exceptional Circumstances.- Part VI Bouncing Back.- Why Do We Fall?.- Road to Recovery.- Sometimes Caregivers Need Professional Help Too.- Just Two Dentists and a Hatred for Dentistry: A Modern American Success Story?.- Taking the Wheel.- When Life Hands You Lemons.- Healing from Burnout Through Reinvention: A Change Will Do You Good.- From Stillbirth to Mindfulness and Community.- How to Fine Tune Mental Health: The Power of Social Prescription.- A Different Kind of Hero.- Prescriptions for Wellness.-
£21.84
Straightforward Publishing A Guide to the Straightforward C.V.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Style Wise
Book SynopsisStyle Wise: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Fashion Stylist, 3rd Edition is an essential text for turning aspiring stylists into professional stylists. The text presents fashion styling as a form of communication that can both support and challenge social norms such as beauty standards and gender roles. Full-color photos and examples from the runway reflect the fast-paced, vibrant fashion industry and cover topics including photo shoots, fashion shows, and special events. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through crucial areas like business basics, establishing a social media presence, and networking, while hands-on projects provide opportunities to develop a portfolio. Timelines, infographics, interviews, and learning activities that focus on the digital side of the fashion industry boost engagement and bring students up-to-date on careers in styling. New to this Edition:-New The Go-By, The Pull List, and Talent Credits features engage student
£67.49
HarperCollins Publishers The FutureProof Career
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Penguin Books Ltd Get Promoted
Book SynopsisAre you stuck in a career rut? Are your former peers progressing ahead of you? Are you doing all the hard work but getting none of the rewards? Are you wondering what everyone else seems to know that you don''t?Asking for a promotion ranks high on the list of life''s most anxiety-inducing activities. Putting yourself out there to higher-ups can be intimidating, and competition can be fierce, especially in the current economic climate. And, of course, what if they say no?But it''s also one of the most important things you can do for your career. If you want to move forward in your company or field, promotions are part of the game and they won''t just be handed to you - you have to work - and ask - for them. Ready to take that next step? Penguin Experts Series: Get Promoted will give you everything you need to know before the big conversation.
£10.44
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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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
£22.14
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
Ebury Publishing The Meaning Revolution
Book Synopsis''One of the most extraordinary thinkers on leadership and management I have ever encountered'' - Sheryl SandbergForget the standard practices of leadership taught in business school -- all about compensation, command and control. This is a new model for how to inspire -- through purpose, principle and people. The Meaning Revolution is Fred Kofman''s call to arms for anyone who has ever felt unengaged at work and offers actionable advice for how we can all find more meaning and dignity whatever we do.Bringing together economics and conflict resolution, counselling and mindfulness, Kofman explains how our most deep-seated anxiety is that we are wasting our lives. The things that we think matter -- salaries and job titles -- actually only account for 15% of our motivation at work. The other 85% is about how we belong, feeling we make a difference, that we serve a purpose larger than ourselves. Transformative leadership is about helping emplTrade ReviewFred’s teachings changed my career and my life. He is one of the most extraordinary thinkers on leadership and management I have ever encountered. * Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO and founder of LeanIn.Org & OptionB.Org *Fred is one of the most enlightened people I’ve met in business. Over the last decade, he has consistently provided me insights that have changed the way I see myself and connect with others. The Meaning Revolution will do the same for you. * Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn *Kofman argues that vocational growth and personal growth are inextricable, and he is well positioned to make that argument. . . . You can’t read this book without asking yourself deep and invaluable questions about your life and your calling. * Robert Wright, senior lecturer at Princeton; author of THE EVOLUTION OF GOD, THE MORAL ANIMAL, NONZERO, and WHY BUDDHISM IS TRUE *The Meaning Revolution reminds us of the importance of moral authority, trust, compassion, and integrity for effective leadership. Well written and insightful, the book is a must-read for all those interested in leadership. * Drew Fudenberg (professor of economics, MIT) and Jean Tirole (Nobel Laureate in economics, Toulouse School of Economics); authors of GAME THEORY *As Fred Kofman makes brilliantly clear in The Meaning Revolution, real leadership is not about hitting your numbers—it’s about creating a culture of purpose and meaning, and inspiring others to realize that they can make a lasting difference in the world around them. * Arianna Huffington *Welcome to the rigorously reasoned, deeply heartfelt, and always enlightening mind of Fred Kofman. Trained as an economist, with stops along the way as a management professor and consultant, Fred’s official title at LinkedIn is vice president of executive development. But I have a shorter name for what he does. I call him the High Priest of Capitalism. * Reid Hoffman, founder and former chairman of LinkedIn; board member of Microsoft (from his introduction) *I believe culture needs to be about realizing personal passions and using the company as a platform to pursue those passions. Fred Kofman explores that notion even more deeply through vivid stories and truly profound reflections on business leadership and conscious capitalism. Read on! * Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft *Fred has accomplished a great feat. He has integrated rationality and spirituality to show how transcendent leadership is the key for humanity to prosper in peace. * John Mackey, founder and former CEO of Whole Foods *
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Pearson Education Professionalism Skills for Workplace Success
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsMODULE I: SELF-MANAGEMENT 1. Attitude, Goal Setting and Life Management 2. Personal Financial Management 3. Time and Stress Management/Organization Skills 4. Etiquette/Dress MODULE 2: WORKPLACE BASICS 5. Ethics, Politics, and Diversity 6. Accountability and Workplace Relationships 7. Quality Organizations and Service 8. Human Resources and Policies MODULE 3: RELATIONSHIPS 9. Communication 10. Electronic Communications 11. Motivation, Leadership and Teams 12. Conflict and Negotiation MODULE 4: CAREER PLANNING TOOLS 13. Job Search Skills 14. Resumé Package 15. Interview Techniques 16. Career Changes
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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
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Pearson The Rules of Happiness
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Acting is Your Business
Book SynopsisAfter training and studying for years, you've earned a degree: now what? How to get a job and have a career as an actor is the number one question facing emerging artists and one which this book answers for you.While performing arts schools do a great job of teaching how to act, most don't teach you how to launch and sustain a career. This book addresses this fundamental aspect of your creative journey, delivering a precise formula to help you organize the next chapter of your life. It helps you to find work and proactively build a career by providing the tools you'll need to connect with working professionals within the industry.If acting is your business, you must run it as a business. Positioning you as CEO of your own company, this book uses a boardroom table as a visual model. At that table are 7 key positions, each representing an area of action and expertise that you must understand to build a successful career. With worksheets and tools, supplemented tTrade ReviewAspiring actors will benefit tremendously from the real-world practical advice provided by Wendy Kurtzman. As a well-respected casting director with a big picture understanding of both the actor’s creative process and the nuts and bolts of the entertainment industry, she offers a holistic approach to an acting career—supporting creative passion with day-to-day achievable goals. Wendy connects the dots between artistic dreams and pragmatic results with a plan that will no doubt empower actors and hopefully guide them to fulfilment and success. * David Rubin, Emmy and Artios Award-winning Casting Director, Former President of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences *Every actor who wants to work at their craft should take the time to read and practice the concepts contained in this book. It will help lead to a very successful and rewarding career. * Sharon Bialy, Artios Award-winning Casting Director, Bialy/Thomas Casting, Barry, The Handmaid’s Tale, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul *Untold numbers of young people dream of becoming actors. Many invest good money in learning their craft. But few, if any, know how to navigate the industry once they complete their studies. Now they have a means to do so. Wendy Kurtzman’s book provides a guide to aspiring actors to take charge of their own careers rather than waiting for others to deem them worthy. * Harry Winer, Film and Television Director/Producer/Screenwriter, and Associate Professor, Kanbar Institute of Film & Television, New York University Tisch School of the Arts, USA *This book is easy to read, proactive and empowering. A must have for any artist looking to sustain a creative career. * Leslie Litt, Casting Director and Senior Casting Executive, Freevee, Amazon Studios, Friends, The Goldbergs *Acting is a business and you are the principal asset. Yes, you need to develop your craft, but that’s just the beginning. Networking is essential, but understanding the business of entertainment is even more important. You must know the player that can enhance your knowledge of the business, as well as influence the choices you make. Yes, it takes a village! This book will give you a clear picture of the steps you will need to take to have a vibrant and sustainable acting career. * Tim McNeal, Head of Creative Talent Development and Inclusion, Disney ABC Television Group *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations ‘Invictus’ by William Ernest Henley INTRODUCTION PART ONE: THE BOARDROOM Chapter 1. Meet the Boardroom Chapter 2. The CEO Chapter 3. The CFO Chapter 4. Head of Human Resources Chapter 5. Head of Marketing/Branding Chapter 6. Head of Business Development (Biz Dev) Chapter 7. Head of Representation Chapter 8. Head of Creative Development Chapter 9. Head of Outreach Chapter 10. Putting it All Together PART TWO: INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Chapter 11. Casting FAQ Chapter 12. Interviews: Let’s Get Down to Business Casting Professionals Michael Sanford CSA, CCDA Sanford Casting, A Closer Look at Commercial Casting Carol Dudley, CDG (Casting Director Guild of Great Britain and Ireland) Casting Director, Cannon, Dudley & Associates “The British Invasion” and What the Brits Know that we Don’t… Lisa Zambetti, Casting Director: The World of Motion Capture Casting Candido Cornejo Jr. Casting Director: Diversity in Casting and Learning the Language of a Casting Director Cassandra Han, Casting Director, Casting Perspective from Central Europe Nikki Barrett, Casting Director, Barrrett Casting Australia, Meet Nikki Barrett! Marci Liroff, Casting Director/Intimacy Coordinator, An Intimate Conversation About Intimacy on Set Writer/Producer Jonathan Prince, Writer/Producer/President PhilmCo Media, Importance of Creating Original Material Mindset and Study of Craft Ben Whitehair, Actor, Entrepreneur, Coach, Benwhitehair.com. I’m An Actor, Now What? Jordan Ancel, Writer, Director, Producer thrivingactor.com, Leveling Up Your Career Howard Fine, Acting Coach, Howard Fine Acting Studio, Criteria for the Professional Actor Further Reading Acknowledgements Index
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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 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
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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
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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?
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Harvard Business Review Press Authenticity Identity and Being Yourself at Work
Book SynopsisJust be yourself, right?We''re complex people. Professionally, we''re recent graduates, employees, star performers, and first-time managers. But we''re also best friends, devoted family members, sports fans, pet parents, social justice activists, or any other combination of these and other traits. How much of ourselves—from cultural self-expression, to thinking style and beliefs, to gender identity—should we bring to the workplace?Authenticity, Identity, and Being Yourself at Work is filled with practical advice from HBR experts who can help you answer this and other questions like: What does authenticity really mean at work? How do I disclose personal information without oversharing? In what ways can I overcome feelings of imposter syndrome? What should I do when who I am conflicts with those around me? This book will help you figure out how much of "you" to bring to work so that y
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Straightforward Publishing A Guide To Writing A C.v.: Conducting a
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Career Training and Personal Planning for
Book SynopsisThis training program for teachers and carers assesses ASD students' strengths and abilities, fears and challenges and helps them acquire the skills necessary for a smooth transition from school to employment.The authors give guidance on developing life skills for employability and independent living, for example, hygiene, time and money management, communication skills, decision-making and setting and achieving realistic goals. They also clearly define the role of parents, job coaches and employers and stress that students are empowered by appropriate support from collaborative, informed teams.The career program enables students to find out about and explore career options, know how and where to search for a job and how to understand job advertisements. The sections on career preparation include strategies for writing resumes, filling in application forms, compiling career portfolios and conduct at interviews. The authors also cover topics such as punctuality and appropriate behavior in the workplace itself.This practical teaching resource is packed with lesson plans, implementation procedures, interactive activities and photocopiable worksheets, and the course can be taught over one year or three years.Trade ReviewA solid set of group and class activities aimed at helping those who suffer from ASD, and incorporating practical work-related and self-awareness issues. -- NewscheckDealing with the barriers to employment for young disabled people shows how important career planning is. Lundine and Smith provide a work experience curriculum for students with autistic spectrum disorders and offer a range of topics for discussion and work, including self-awareness, decision-making and career awareness. Each chapter provides the basis for a logical scheme of work with suggestions for activities and photocopiable resources. There is also guidance on supporting students to construct a portfolio of their work experience... this is a good pack which covers more than just compiling a CV and writing a covering letter. -- Community CareThis book provides teachers and parents with a detailed and clearly set out plan to complete in order to ensure that a student with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) is as well prepared for job opportunities (ASD) is as well prepared for job opportunities as they can possibly be. This book is easily read, easily understood and easily applied and a great new resource that is a must for those involved in preparing our students with ASD for the adult world. -- Good Autism PracticeThis book was designed as an instructional tool that can be used by teachers and parents who work with people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. It presents a work experience curriculum geared towards equipping the person with ASD with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for successful employment. It provides helpful strategies for teaching specific skills, as well as discussion points for topics such as goal setting and responding appropriately to praise and criticism. The eight chapters of the book are sequenced in a systematic logical way. The reproducible worksheets, checklists and charts are clear and well set out. Useful resources, such as books and websites, are identified at the end of the book. -- British Journal of Occupational TherapyTable of ContentsForeword by Jo-Anne Seip. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Overview. 2. Self-awareness. 3. Life Skills. 4. Decision-making, Goal-setting and Problem-solving. 5. Career Awareness. 6. Job Preparation. 7. Career Portfolios: A Demonstration of Skills, Attitudes and Abilities. 8. Connections. Appendix. Resources.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Textile Book
Book SynopsisTextiles are central to our lives and are at the heart of the world's largest industries. In recent years there has been a dynamic shift in attitudes toward textiles, fuelled in part by explosive developments in technology. While textiles have always retained roots in craft and industry, the discipline now embraces a much wider range of practices. Innovations in the industry demand a fresh approach to the subject, which this comprehensive introduction ably supplies. Taking as their starting point the very meaning of textiles, Gale and Kaur go on to show the astonishing range of opportunities for careers in the field, from the creative (artists, craftspeople and designers) to the social and industrial, to the commercial and associated practices (buyers, journalists, researchers and scientists). The Textile Book takes us behind the scenes with professionals to reveal what various jobs involve, what influences decision makers, and how their decisions affect what we buy next season. What happens to clothes before they reach the shops? What determines the 'must have' item? How can recycled bottles be transformed into silk-like yarns? These and many other questions are explored to show the diversity that makes up the contemporary global textile scene. Woven, printed, embroidered, knitted -- textiles are pivotal to the everyday experience of people in all parts of the world. This wide-ranging and informative book conveys the excitement and new challenges textiles represent and is essential reading for anyone working with, studying or simply interested in textiles.Trade Review'Although the authors planned this book as a text/reference book, I recommend reading every page ... a valuable authority that provides an historical and global view of the past, present, and future of textiles.' Handwoven 'Essential reading for anyone considering a career in textiles.' Embroidery Magazine 'The Textile book takes a compelling and very broad look at a myriad of aspects of fabrics and the humans using them...the authors seem to have tapped not only solid history, but a good deal of the most up-to-date information, including 'smart fabrics'...this subject, and its treatment in this book, is food for a lot of thought, discussion, and research.' Costume Journal 'Those studying textiles and the general public should find this book very useful.' Choice 'Upper division or graduate students as well as professionals in our field would certainly benefit from the content information of The Textile Book. More importantly, those in the textile community who read it, will be encouraged to engage in broad discourse that the subject deserves in order to better ensure the subject's future as an academic discipline.' Nancy Lyons, South Dakota State UniversityTable of ContentsContents Preface vii Part I Overviews 1What is Textiles?1 This Book3 2The Cultural Place of Textiles7 Gentility and Gender7 The Inner Spirit13 Capitalism and Communism16 Lifestyle23 3Perceptions of Fabric30 New Fabrics, New Aesthetics31 Fundamental Skills and the Evolution of Textile Practice33 The Influence of Skill35 The Influence of Science and Engineering38 Re-evaluation42 Part II The Creative 4The Textile Designer45 Design Practice49 Global Comparisons of Textile Design53 Futures61 5The Designer-Maker63 The Origins of Designer-Makers66 Employment67 Market68 Business71 Case Study: Lindsay Bloxam75 Personal Issues76 Establishing a Business78 Selling Stuff80 The Broader View82 6The Craftsperson85 Comparing Makers89 The Importance of Process-Led Practice93 A Role in the Modern World94 The Appeal of the Handmade98 Supporting Organizations99 7The Textile Artist102 Textile Art, Craft or Design?104 The Reason of Textile Art108 Issues of Content111 Ownership115 Part III The Social and Industrial Context 8Global Textile Traditions119 Regional Exchanges120 Patronage123 Ritual, Symbolism and Stories125 Weave127 Embroidery129 Print and Dye131 Contemporary Uses of Traditional Textiles134 Recent Textile Traditions136 9Ecology139 Pollution, Politics and Ecology139 The Role of Organizations and Agencies143 Government Policies and Organizations148 Eco or Green Design153 Case Study: Corporate Environmental Policies157 10Industry161 The Industrial Story162 Power and Influence170 The Future174 11The Role of Trends and Forecasting180 The Textile Industries and Forecasting183 The Forecasting Gurus and their Roles188 Part IV Related Disciplines and Studies 12The Buyer194 The Buyers Role195 Issues Affecting Buying Decisions196 Buying Textiles and Design-Led Textile Products200 The Suppliers Concerns203 International Issues204 The Future207 13Journalism212 The Media Industry212 Lifestyle and Textile Journalism215 Courting Fame220 The Internet223 14Science226 A Scientific History227 The Basics230 The Science Design Gap233 The Stuff of Fiction236 Future Issues241 15Research245 Archaeology and Anthropology245 Textiles, Cultural Identity and the Culture Industry 250 Museums and Collections255 Contemporary Textiles and Critical Studies 259 Bibliography263 Index27
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How2become Ltd The Special Air Service: The Insider's Guide
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How2become Ltd How to Become a Paramedic: The Ultimate Guide to
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£11.70
How2become Ltd How to Become an Emergency Response Driver: The
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How2become Ltd How to Become a Police Officer: The ULTIMATE
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Trotman Indigo Publishing Limited Understanding Apprenticeships: A Student's Guide
Book SynopsisThe UK apprenticeship system has changed significantly over the years, with apprenticeships becoming increasingly recognised and respected. No longer limited to traditional trades, apprenticeships are now available in a variety of industries, including digital, healthcare and professional services, and well-known companies – from Deloitte and IBM through to Google and the BBC – are putting them at the forefront of their recruitment. Understanding Apprenticeships helps you to determine whether an apprenticeship is right for you. By exploring the different types available and evaluating how they compare to other routes, this essential guide leads you through the process of finding an apprenticeship and offers practical advice and key tips to help you succeed in your application along the way. With realistic insights from multiple case studies with apprentices and employers, it highlights what you can expect from both the work and study involved in an apprenticeship and explains how to get the most out of your experience. A must-read for anyone considering an apprenticeship, this trustworthy handbook will help you achieve your career ambitions. About the author: Ben Rowland founded Arch Apprentices, a pioneering training provider that created ground-breaking new apprenticeships. He has advised a range of organisations on their learning and talent programmes.
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Westland Publications Limited Career Heist How to Navigate Your Career
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Little, Brown Book Group Lifes Work 12 Proven Ways to FastTrack Your
Book SynopsisThe third and final book in the REED career trilogy (after Why You? and The 7 Second CV), Life''s Work is a practical, inspirational guide full of advice to help you create a fulfilling career wherever you are in life, from the UK''s best-known authority on jobs and careers.''For anyone who has got into a bit of a rut, this is a helpful book that will give you some ideas to get yourself motivated again and to think a bit more strategically and energetically about your career'' - FT Advisor ''Life''s Work is a candid, practical and empowering book for those looking to find meaningful work at all stages of life . . . offers unique and unexpected insights into how to build and sustain a rewarding career'' - FE News''Helps young and not-so-young hopefuls get ahead'' - Sunday Times By the time you retire you''ll have spent a third of your life working. That''s far too long to be Trade ReviewPersuades you to think more deeply * Bookbag *Full of ways to fast-track your career * The Sun *Life's Work is a candid, practical and empowering book for those looking to find meaningful work at all stages of life . . . offers unique and unexpected insights into how to build and sustain a rewarding career * FE News *Helps young and not-so-young hopefuls get ahead * Sunday Times *New year, new marketing must-read * Chartered Institute of Marketing *A helpful book that will give you some ideas . . . to think more strategically and energetically about your career * FT Advisor *
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Harvard Business Review Press HBRs 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself Updated
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Kogan Page Ltd Ultimate Presentations
Book SynopsisJay Surti is a business presentation coach, speaker and consultant. She works with executives, teams and MBA candidates to help them transform their presentations to make sure they engage with their audience and get their message across. She has been a Judge at MassChallenge UK and served as an Executive Board Member of Women in Banking and Finance. She has recently been appointed as a Board Member of the Governing Body of the University of Dundee and is a Council Member for the Women's Engineering Society.Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: The importance of presentation skills; Chapter - 01: Why presentation skills are important; Chapter - 02: Giving presentations at interviews and assessment centres – the essentials; Chapter - 03: Giving presentations in your professional life – the essentials; Section - TWO: The presentation; Chapter - 04: How to prepare for a presentation; Chapter - 05: How to structure your presentation; Chapter - 06: Time management; Chapter - 07: Presentation styles and techniques; Chapter - 08: Presenting as part of a group; Chapter - 09: Using technology and visual aids; Chapter - 10: Openings and endings; Section - THREE: You; Chapter - 11: Personality and message; Chapter - 12: Personal brand; Chapter - 13: Overcoming nerves; Chapter - 14: Body language; Chapter - 15: Verbal communication; Chapter - 16: Coping with the unexpected; Section - FOUR: The audience; Chapter - 17: Tailoring your presentation to your audience; Chapter - 18: Impressing potential employers in an interview presentation; Chapter - 19: Answering questions on the spot; Chapter - 20: Audience interaction or participation; Chapter - 21: Conclusion
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Twice As Hard Navigating Black Stereotypes And
Book SynopsisThis book is an exercise in building your network. We''ve spoken to over 40 successful business people to help you gain from their advice and create space for your own personal growth. Twice As Hard is an exploration of Black identity in the working world and a blueprint for success. You will learn what obstacles limit opportunity for Black professional progress, how to understand and overcome racial stereotypes, be productive, find purpose, and ultimately thrive in business.Authors Opeyemi and Raphael Sofoluke explore their own personal brand of ethics, the challenges they have faced in their careers, and the learnings they took from them, before inviting other successful business people in a broad range of industries to share their experiences and the practical measures they take to realise their goals, too. Featuring tips on entrepreneurship, as well as insights on the corporate world, this book aims to empower and inspire Black professionals,Trade ReviewThis book delivers truth about the differences that society has put on race, especially in the business world. Twice As Hard is a must read for all * Mathew Knowles *
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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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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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Cengage Learning, Inc Welding
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to Welding. 2. Safety in Welding. 3. Shielded Metal Arc Equipment, Setup, and Operation. 4. Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Plate. 5. Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Pipe. 6. Shielded Metal Arc Welding AWS SENSE Certification. 7. Flame Cutting Equipment, Setup, and Operation. 8. Plasma Arc Cutting Equipment, Setup, and Operation. 9. Related Cutting Processes. 10. Gas Metal Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation. 11. Gas Metal Arc Welding. 12. Flux Cored Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation. 13. Flux Cored Arc Welding. 14. Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc Welding of Pipe. 15. Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc Welding AWS SENSE Certification. 16. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation. 17. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Plate. 18. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Pipe. 19. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Plate and Pipe AWS SENSE Certification. 20. Shop Math and Weld Cost. 21. Reading Technical Drawings. 22. Welding Joint Design and Welding Symbols. 23. Fabricating Techniques and Practices. 24. Welding Codes and Standards. 25. Testing and Inspection. 26. Welding Metallurgy. 27. Weldability of Metals. 28. Filler Metal Selection. 29. Welding Automation and Robotics. 30. Other Welding Processes. 31. Oxyfuel Welding Equipment, Setup, and Operation. 32. Oxyacetylene Welding and Brazing, Braze Welding, and Soldering.
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How2become Ltd Army Aptitude Tests:: Categorical Awareness &
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Harvard Business Review Press Boundaries Priorities and Finding WorkLife
Book SynopsisSay no to a culture of constant work.We often equate our productivity with the number of hours we spend working. But do we really need to work endlessly, through weekends and during vacations, to be seen as stars? To find a healthy balance between our personal and professional lives, we need to make space for ourselves, define what we value most, and set goals that take those values into account.Boundaries, Priorities, and Finding Work-Life Balance is filled with practical advice from HBR experts who can help you answer questions like: How do I set clear boundaries around my work life and my personal life? How can I pursue my passions while making time for my job? What are the signs of burnout and how do I conserve my energy? What steps can I take to protect my mental health at work? You''ll spend a significant part of your life working. This book will help you define what you need to feel balanced and
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Kogan Page Ltd Ultimate CV
Book SynopsisMartin John Yate is an internationally best-selling author and renowned expert on career matters. He has held major posts as a director of training and personnel for several international companies. His top selling title Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions, published by Kogan Page, is now in its 8th edition.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: How to Make Your CV Shine; Chapter - 02: Get Inside Your Customer’s Head; Chapter - 03: The Basic Ingredients; Chapter - 04: Building Your Professional Identity; Chapter - 05: Choose Your Format; Chapter - 06: The Simplest, Smartest, Fastest Way to Write Your CV; Chapter - 07: How to Give Your CV Impact; Chapter - 08: Getting the Most from Your CV; Chapter - 09: Ready to Launch; Chapter - 10: The CVs…
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HarperCollins Publishers The FutureProof Career
Book SynopsisAn accessible and approachable guide to work and careers from a trusted and authoritative source. The Future-Proof Career looks at the new way of working in a post-pandemic world and shows you how to make work work for you, no matter what stage of your career you're at.Whether you're the boss, the deputy or on your way up, the way we're working in a post-pandemic world is forever changed and it's important to make your work work for you. This is a book about how to do work differently, written by the host of the award-winning Financial Times Working It' podcast. Packed with expert analysis and ahead-of-the-curve workplace trends, this book looks at the big ideas shaping the world of work today and the old habits we need to lose, examining these pressing topics in depth and bringing in expert opinion and personal experience, with key takeaways summarised at the end of each chapter.This modern guide to the world of work can be used by everyone both employed and self-employed, anyone wor
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HarperCollins Publishers Follow Your Dreams
Book SynopsisDiscover 100 inspiring and extraordinary jobs in this illustrated book for kids!Why not become a cat behaviourist?Or a rollercoaster engineer?How about a coral reef gardener?Find out what's involved in these incredible careers and meet the real people who followed their dreams and are doing these jobs today.Whether you're an animal lover, a planet protector, a maths marvel, an amazing artist, a born performer, or a sports fan you'll discover jaw-dropping jobs that put the WOW into the world of work!The careers are arranged by interest, making the content engaging and easy to navigate, with exciting jobs of the future' in cutting-edge areas like AI and the environment.This beautifully illustrated, inspiring book is an ideal gift for children aged 9+ to encourage creative thinking, big dreaming, and buckets of ambition.
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Oxford University Press Developing Employability for Business
Book SynopsisEmployability is central to all university study; in an increasingly competitive graduate job market students enter Higher Education with their eyes already fixed on securing a job - their final destination. Written specifically for students, Developing Employability is an outstanding guide to the skills involved in job-hunting and entering the workplace. Straightforward, practical, and accessible, it allows students to develop, experience, and refine the techniques that will help them stand out from the crowd as they look forward to their future careers.Students are encouraged to engage and progress through the book; reflecting on their own skills and opportunities, and building up a wealth of practical expertise as they prepare to embark on the world of graduate employment for the first time. Developing Employability is not merely focused on students finding a job, but succeeding at work and moving on in their careers.A ''project'' woven throughout the book invites students to particTrade Review'This book surpasses all others currently on the market.' * David Dowdeswell-Allaway, UEA *'This book stands out with its focus on both the nature of employability as well as supporting the reader through the journey of self discovery and presenting that discovery to employers.' * John Watkins, Coventry University London Campus *Table of ContentsSECTION ONE: IDENTIFYING AND BUILDING EMPLOYABILITY ASSETS; SECTION TWO: DEVELOPING ESSENTIAL EMPLOYABILITY ASSETS; SECTION THREE: INTO WORK
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