Description
Book SynopsisAnastasia de Waal is director of I Can Be, a charity focused on breaking down barriers to opportunity for disadvantaged children and young people. Before setting up I Can Be, she was Deputy Director of think tank Civitas and Director of the Family and Education Unit. A qualified primary school teacher and a Trustee of national parenting support charity Family Lives,
Anastasia de Waal has written a number of publications on education and family issues.
Table of Contents
- Chapter - 00: Introduction;
- Section - ONE: Setting yourself up for success;
- Chapter - 01: CV building;
- Chapter - 02: Career planning;
- Chapter - 03: Work experience and internships;
- Chapter - 04: Further study;
- Section - TWO: Developing job-ready skills;
- Chapter - 05: Leadership and teamwork;
- Chapter - 06: Communication skills;
- Chapter - 07: Problem-solving;
- Chapter - 08: Industry knowledge;
- Section - THREE: Looking for a job;
- Chapter - 09: Systematic job hunting;
- Chapter - 10: Understanding what employers want;
- Chapter - 11: Social media, personal branding and self-promotion;
- Chapter - 12: Networking;
- Chapter - 13: Budgeting and money skills;
- Section - FOUR: Applying for a job;
- Chapter - 14: Creating a winning CV;
- Chapter - 15: Covering letters and application forms;
- Chapter - 16: Interviews;
- Chapter - 17: Assessment centres;
- Chapter - 18: Giving presentations;
- Chapter - 19: Getting an offer;
- Section - FIVE: Starting a job;
- Chapter - 20: Planning and preparation;
- Chapter - 21: Twenty questions about your first day answered;
- Chapter - 22: Making a good impression and building positive relationships;
- Chapter - 23: Planning your next move;
- Chapter - 24: Index
