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'Lisa Owens is a comedy genius' Emma Jane Unsworth, author of Animals'Laugh-out-loud funny' Observer'Insanely funny but also moving and true' Nathan Filer, author of The Shock of the Fall'A deadpan comic debut for the procrastination generation' GuardianNow and again we all lie awake wondering what on earth we're doing with our lives . . . don't we?Claire Flannery has had more than a few sleepless nights lately. Maybe she shouldn't have walked out of her job with no idea what to do next. Maybe she should think before she speaks -- and maybe then her mother would start returning her calls. Maybe she should be spending more time going to art galleries, or reading up on current affairs, and less time in her pyjamas, entering competitions on the internet. Then again, maybe the perfect solution to life's problems only arises when you stop looking for it . . .

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Moving you from "job seeker" to "job finder", Owens/Kadakia's bestselling YOUR CAREER: HOW TO MAKE IT HAPPEN, 10th edition, equips you with the tips, tools and step-by-step instructions to land an ideal job now and at every stage of your career. Marketing yourself to prospective employers can be overwhelming, so the authors break it down into small chunks that build your skills -- and confidence. Real-life stories help you relate to chapter content, while clear instructions guide you through self-assessment, employer research, networking, resume writing, successful interviewing and more. Practical assignments and a technology-driven focus connect you directly with the business community and employers. YOUR CAREER gives you the tools to stand out as a strong candidate for jobs, gain a competitive advantage in the workplace and reach your career potential.

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A best-selling, indispensable resource, YOUR CAREER: HOW TO MAKE IT HAPPEN, 9E helps you move from "job seeker" to "job finder." Packed with innovative resources you can use now and throughout your career, this step-by-step guide helps you find and keep the ideal job. This book introduces a manageable process for marketing yourself to prospective employers. Each chapter provides practical tips you can apply to your unique goals. Clear instruction guides you through self-assessment, employer research, self-marketing, networking, writing a market-driven resume, and interviewing. Practical assignments and a technology-driven focus connect you directly with the business community and employers. You build a strong foundation for current and future job searches as YOUR CAREER, 9E introduces the tools you need to gain a competitive advantage in the workplace, reach your career potential, and stand out as a strong candidate for jobs in your ideal career field.

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