Search this site    How to Do What You Love for a Living Author: Anderson, Nancy ISBN: 1-56731-317-5 Pages: 336 Format: Hardcover Publisher: MJF Books Published: December 1999 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 From Our Editors: Are you frustrated with your career? Unfulfilled at work? This book is the answer to your blues. By identifying your passion and allowing it to shape your work, you can transform yourself into a more empowered and effective individual. Nancy Anderson provides a comprehensive course in career counseling centered around what she calls "The Passion Secrets" of powerful people. From the Publisher: Master career consultant Nancy Anderson ". . . shows you how you can create your ideal job . . . Thorough, inspiring, and richly documented, this book shows that the process of seeking what one loves and turning it into a successful career is not only possible but logical," - San Diego Tribune 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions Author: Fry, Ron ISBN: 1-56414-464-X Pages: 224 Format: Paperback Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning Published: February 1, 2000 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 From Library Journal: Two more sources for job hunters. Both are useful, affordable guides to the interview process with different focuses. Fry's emphasis on one aspect of the procedure, the one-on-one interview (i.e., the selection rather than the screening), in a question-and-answer format offers a fresh, active approach to a timely subject. After two introductory chapters of guidelines, the author identifies the toughest themes of a successful encounter and provides proven responses in clear, readable text. In a revision of his comprehensive classic Sweaty Palms ( LJ 7/78), Medley updates his how-to handbook of job interviewing techniques, emphasizing skills and strategic planning. Although still verbose, the guide, however, gives full explanations of a wide coverage of tips from preparation and salary negotiation to issues of sex in the workplace and the handling of questions of discrimination. Most helpful are summary checklists at the end of each chapter for easy scanning and four appendixes, including more than 200 commonly asked questions and questions to ask of the interviewer. For career collections. - Marilyn Rosenthal, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, N.Y. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Adventure Careers Author: Hiam, Alex / Angle, Susan ISBN: 1-56414-175-6 Pages: 352 Format: Paperback Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning Published: April 1, 1995 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 From School Library: This book should be a required text for all high school students . The authors encourage readers to define their dreams for the future and then outline possible steps to take toward achieving them. In the first chapter, they state that ``the career ladder has been--or ought to be--replaced by a career jungle gym, a three-dimensional structure offering many paths, both lateral and vertical''; they contend that ``adventure careers are built out of many, varied experiences.'' The second chapter includes worksheets to help teens determine--and periodically reassess--their appropriate career paths. Each of the ten chapters that follows has an annotated directory and suggestions for further reading, as well as personal accounts and/or advice related to the topic. At different times, the authors address pre-, post- and current college readers, but the guidelines are appropriate for all ages. Adventure Careers discussed are in the fields of volunteer/ community service, entrepreneurship, the arts, politics, travel, ecology, spiritual work, and wilderness management. Encouraging YAs ``not to think of learning and working as two separate activities,'' the book suggests many unconventional sources for education, often identifying the costs, prerequisites, and restrictions. The final chapter provides information regarding funding and travel. This is a career book that will serve as a reference tool as well as for individual reading. --Dona Weisman, Northeast Texas Library System, Garland Copyright 1993 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. College Grad Job Hunter Insider Techniques and Tactics for Finding a Top-Paying Entry Level Job 5th Edition Author: Krueger, Brian D. ISBN: 1-58062-907-5 Pages: 352 Format: Paperback Publisher: Adams Media Corporation Published: March 2003 Condition: Price: USD $2.29 Martin Yate, author of Knock 'em Dead: "Outstanding! Down-in-the-trenches techniques from the person who can hire you!" Joan Lloyd, syndicated career columnist: "College Grad Job Hunter delivers real-life strategies that are practical and on target..." Government Job Finder Author: Lauber, Daniel ISBN: 1-884587-05-4 Pages: 325 Format: Paperback Publisher: Planning/Communications Published: July 1997 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 From Library Journal: Job hunters will welcome these works about government careers which complement each other in focus and approach. Damp's The Book of U.S. Government Jobs , an updated, comprehensive how-to guide, provides an in-depth understanding of the federal government employment system. Written in a clear, readable style, this reference answers myriad questions from civil service exams and federal pay schedules to employment opportunities. In contrast, The Government Job Finder, an expanded, more thorough sequel to Lauber's The Complete Guide to Finding Jobs in Government, is an outstanding compendium of resources for local, state, and federal government job seekers. Included are more than 1400 sources of information: periodicals, job-matching services, job banks, job hotlines, and directories arranged by geographic location and then alphabetically by occupation. The Almanac of American Government Jobs and Careers is an exhaustive organizational directory for locating and contacting federal government agencies and employers. Arranged by branch of government, it includes agency descriptions along with names and addresses of agency offices and employers, occupational titles and contacts. For the general reader, these titles are recommended as worthy, affordable additions to career collections. - Marilyn Rosenthal, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, N.Y. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. Midwest Book Review, August 1997: "Essential starting place for anyone seeking any kind of employment with any level of government." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Your Modeling Career You Don't Have to Be a Supermodel to Succeed Author: Debbie and Skip Press ISBN: 1-58115-045-8 Pages: 256 Format: Paperback Publisher: Allworth Press Published: February 1, 2000 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 From high-fashion spreads and runway shows, to shoe, hand, hair, and character shots, to magazine and catalogue ads, numerous types of jobs are described in this guide to a modeling career. Valuable tips on modeling agencies, schools, building a portfolio, setting goals, and breaking into the business are provided. Debbie Press has been a Ford Agency model, a teacher of modeling classes, and a producer of fashion shows. Skip Press is the author of more than two dozen books. The Presses live in Southern California. From the Inside Flap: "Wow! Every aspiring model should read this guide. Cheers, Debbie!"- David Grilli, Code Model Management   New York "This book is a concise and insightful look into a mysterious industry."-Michele August, President, 212 Artists High-Tech Careers for Low-Tech People Author: Schaffer, William A. ISBN: 1-58008-039-1 Pages: 258 Format: Paperback Publisher: Ten Speed Press Published: April 1999 Condition: Price: USD $3.99 Publisher Review: It's no secret that the high-tech industry is one of the most vital segments of our economy. Now, is it fair that just because you preferred reading Shakespeare in college to studying microprocessors you should miss out on a high-paying job in this industry? Enter William Schaffer, a manager at Sun Microsystems and a self-confessed former technophobe who's convinced that even if you think Wintel is a glass cleaner, there's still hope. In clear, concise language, the author demystifies the industry for the uninitiated, discusses the jobs that are available to those without a background in technology, and details successful strategies for getting hired. Over 100 interviews from industry insiders round out the book, making this one-of-a-kind resource truly indispensable for anyone eager to take advantage of the limitless opportunities in technology. The 100 Best Companies to Work For in America Author: Levering, Robert / Moskowitz, Milton ISBN: 0-385-26548-4 Pages: 503 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Currency Published: January 1, 1993 Condition: Price: USD $2.69 From Publishers Weekly: An updated directory of American companies most lauded by their employees for their benefits, job security and work atmosphere. Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Sams Teach Yourself Today e-Job Hunting Author: Schlesinger, Eric S. / Musich, Susan ISBN: 0-672-31817-2 Pages: 353 Format: Paperback Publisher: Sams Publishing Published: May 15, 2000 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Book Description: Sams Teach Yourself e-Job Hunting Today is an easy and efficient way to discover the right career path using online computer technology. Taking advantage of resources available on the Internet, this book not only teaches you how to find the right job, but also what the right job is based on your talents, interests, and values. Divided into four major sections, this book focuses self-evaluation and career exploration, job search strategies, evaluating the offer, and starting a new job. Book Info: Designed for those without a job and looking for guidance, employed but looking for a career change, or recent college graduates in search of a job and career path. Carefully guides you through everything needed to embark on and complete a career path. Where the Jobs Are Author: Wright, John W. ISBN: 0-380-77052-0 Pages: 374 Format: Paperback Publisher: Avon Books Published: June 1992 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Over 40 and Looking for Work? A Guide for the Unemployed, Underemployed, & Unhappily Employed Author: Anthony, Rebecca J. / Roe, Gerald ISBN: 1-55850-870-8 Pages: 175 Format: Paperback Publisher: Adams Media Corporation Published: September 1990 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Offers advice on discovering hidden skills, locating and applying for a job, and making the best impression during the interview. Start Your Own Secretarial Service Business Author: Pfeiffer ISBN: 0-89384-244-3 Pages: 240 Format: Paperback Publisher: Jossey Bass*inc Publishers Published: January 1994 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Everything you need to know! Just Promoted! How to Survive & Thrive in Your First 12 Months as a Manager Author: Edward, Betof / Harwood, Frederic ISBN: 0-07-005073-2 Pages: 273 Format: Paperback Publisher: McGraw-Hill Published: April 1, 1992 Condition: Price: USD $2.49 Book Description: Just Promoted! Arms the new manager with hundreds of practical and proven approaches to the challenges of the first critical year on the job. Adams Cover Letter Almanac Authors: Adams Media Corporation / Adams, Robert L. (Editor) ISBN: 1-55850-497-4 Pages: 735 Format: Paperback Publisher: Adams Media Corporation Published: March 1995 Condition: Price: USD $2.29 Midwest Book Review: How can effective cover letters be composed and personalized to suit individual applications for jobs? This contains 600 samples of fine letters, from responses to classified ads to follow-up letters and responses to rejections. An excellent sourcebook for job-seekers. The 1988 What Color Is Your Parachute? Author: Bolles, Richard N. ISBN: 0-89815-228-3 Pages: 361 Format: Paperback Publisher: Ten Speed Press,U.S. Published: April 1988 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 The 1995 What Color Is Your Parachute? Author: Bolles, Richard Nelson ISBN: 0-89815-633-5 Pages: 480 Format: Paperback Publisher: Ten Speed Press+ Published: October 1994 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Amazon.com: For nearly 30 years, What Color Is Your Parachute? has been the guiding light for those in pursuit of satisfying and fulfilling employment. This year's edition has been completely revised and rewritten and is designed to work in conjunction with the book's Web site. At the heart of Bolles's formula for finding the right job are two questions: What do you want to do? Where do you want to do it? Answer those and you're well on your way to finding the job you really want. Packed with time-tested advice, What Color Is Your Parachute? works as a good companion for those just starting out in the "real world" as well as for those who are thinking seriously about a career change. --Harry C. Edwards --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. USA Today, January 4, 1999: "Streamlined 'Parachute' still flies." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The Complete Q & A Job Interview Book Author: Allen, Jeffrey G. ISBN: 0-471-60135-7 Pages: 213 Format: Paperback Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Published: November 1988 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 From the Publisher: How to answer an interviewer's questions and land the job, from the author of the best-selling How to Turn an Interview into a Job. Knowing how to handle the interviewer's questions gives you more control, and more options. Allen explains the technique of answering questions and gives you practice scripts, so that you'll be thoroughly prepared for the interviewer. You'll never walk into an interview cold again. BUY4LESSBOOKSBUY4LESSBOOKSBUY4LESSBOOKSBUY4LESSBOOKSBUY4LESSBOOKSBUY4LESSBOOKSBUY4LESSBOOKSBUY4LESSBOOKSBUY4LESSBOOKS Buy4LessBooks Free Classified Ads