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AMACOM
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English
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Is your job just a way to pay the bills? Are you a drudge Monday through Friday only so you can be more yourself on Saturday? It doesn't have to be this way! Never before in history has there been such an eclectic variety of money-making opportunities and cutting-edge vocations than there are in today's marketplace. There is no need to settle! And when you find the career that fits your personality, you'll discover that the work hours you once begrudged...
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Babelcube Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Who is Donald J. Trump?
That's what the whole world has been wanting to know since November 2016!
Those who live outside the US only knew him from his appearances on the reality show The Apprentice, in which he presented himself as a successful businessman.
One thing stands out, however: where other millionaires or billionaires shy away from the public, Trump takes every opportunity to put himself out there, to the extent that it is difficult to...
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Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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Jeff Goins, a brilliant new voice counting Seth Godin and Jon Acuff among his fans, explains how to abandon the status quo and live a life that matters with true passion and purpose. The path to your life's work is difficult and risky, even scary, which is why few finish the journey. This is a book about discovering your life's work, that treasure of immeasurable worth we all long for. It's about the task you were born to do. As Jeff Goins explains,...
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La Plata Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"Kevin "Dauber" Lacz is a former Navy SEAL sniper, breacher, combat medic and co-author of The Veteran's WORK Book. When Lacz read The WORK Book, by Bill Hobbs, he immediately realized the need for a version for veterans transitioning out of the military and into a new civilian career. Lacz shared, "Veterans with military experience can be valuable assets in the business world. In addition to job skills, they have experience leading, being led,...
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English
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Today, more than a third of Americans are working in the gig economy--mixing together short-term jobs, contract work, and freelance assignments. For those who've figured out the formula, life has never been better! You, too, can learn how to embrace the independent and self-sufficient world of freelance!
The Gig Economy is your guide to this uncertain but ultimately rewarding world. Packed with research, exercises, and anecdotes, this eye-opening...
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English
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"Right or wrong, when it's time to choose between a candidate who is perfect on paper and one who is persuasive in person, there's no contest. After all, almost every applicant who makes it to the interview process looks fabulous on a résumé. So employers have to make gut-level evaluations based on the candidates' answers to the interview questions. How confident are you that your responses are distinguishing you from the competition?Hiring expert...
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Gatekeeper Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"Nonfiction business/career studies, sociology of work, real-life vignettes of young people at work along with how-tos for job hunting and career building. MY JOB Gen Z: --provides hope and help to young adults launching careers during a pandemic and recession, --defines the unique qualities of Generation Z based on field research and our survey, --profiles "ordinary" and famous Gen Zers striving toward and succeeding in their dream jobs, and --offers...
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Gatekeeper Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"This ebook is the essential insider's handbook for anyone contemplating taking a role in the corporate consulting sector. I wrote this book after years of 'hits' (and some misses) working in this job market. Consulting offers a lot of opportunities, especially to those who understand how to navigate the politics of working with recruiting firms and their clients. When your armed with the right tools -- you can create a lucrative and secure career,...
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Publisher
Open Road Media
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Three essential aides to help you land the job of your dreams in today's competitive market. Ron Fry, the founder and president of Career Press for over three decades, is a sought after speaker, seminar leader, and expert authority on how best to prepare for the job interview process. From standout resumes to key questions and highly effective responses, Fry will show you how to get that job. 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions :...
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English
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To ace a job interview, you need to give the right answers -- and ask the right questions. 101 Smart Questions to Ask on Your Interview is for every job candidate who thinks "Do you have any questions for me?" marks the end of an interview. In Ron Fry's view, it marks the beginning of the last, and perhaps most important, interview phase, one that's so important that failing to properly prepare for it can undo all your hard work, including providing...
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HarperCollins Leadership
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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Whether you're an employer, an employee, a freelancer, or part of a management team, it's important to understand how-now, more than ever-highly skilled 10x talent who can deliver exponential value is radically shifting the dynamics of corporations large and small. Use this groundbreaking book to learn how to identify, attract, vet, employ, manage, and retain-or become-the game-changing talent that will make a difference in the work world of tomorrow.
Individuals,...
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Agate Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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""An entertaining education on leadership, creativity, business and getting ahead of your competition . . . your career will never be the same." - The Edge , PRSA blog This year alone, 3.2 million U.S. students will graduate from college. Unprecedented percentages of them will move back home, and many will be unable to obtain a job in their fields of study. Improvise is an inspiring story of how Fred Cook followed an unusual yet fascinating path from...
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Publisher
New Academia Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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"A concise, practical guide to problem-free job transitions for employees, recruiters, and business leaders: "Incredibly user-friendly." -- James B. Adelman, Esq., Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Commonwealth Financial Network The fundamental purpose of this book is to provide a useful how-to guide for people who are deciding whether to leave their current employer and join a direct competitor, and for companies involved in the hiring and...
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Publisher
AMACOM
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
A genuine classic, Recruiting, Interviewing, Selecting & Orienting New Employees is a practical guide to the employment process. Extensively revised, it contains forms, guidelines, and ready-to-use interview questions as well as advice on reference checking, interview methods, documentation issues, orientation programs, and applicant testing. From recruitment to orientation, this updated and accessible guide covers it all. Recruiting, Interviewing,...
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Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2005.
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English
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As valuable for the executive going into her umpteenth interview as for the college grad seeking his first real job. -Richard Zackson, Business Coach, Professional Coaching Network In today's job market, how you perform in an interview can make or break your hiring possibilities. If you want to stand a head above the rest of the pack, 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions is the definitive guide you need to the real, and sometimes quirky,...
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HarperCollins Leadership
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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You work hard and turn in flawless reports, you stay late and kiss up to all the right people, and you still aren't getting promoted. What gives? Well, you're clearly screwing something up, and it's time you find out what it is.
It's frustrating. You're the first one in and the last one out. You're working your butt off. But still, you have to watch other coworkers get promoted into shiny new titles, while you're stuck in the same position you've...
18) Ghostwriters
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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With about one million new books released each year, writing has become a very popular profession. Novelists, experts in numerous fields, and even celebrities are behind some of the most popular books on the market today. But many of the so-called authors didn't actually write their own books. Ghostwriters step in when a person who wants to write a book lacks the time or the knowledge to get the job done. Part of the They Do That for a Living? series,...
19) Slam Poets
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Spoken word poetry has a long history both in the United States and far beyond its borders. Oral traditions have been part of numerous cultures. Today, some people make a living as slam poets. Competing in poetry slams can be a rewarding experience. It may even lead some poets to full-time careers as poets, authors, or teachers. Part of the series They Do That for a Living?, Slam Poets explores the history of this unusual career, what it takes to...
20) A Dancer
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English
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If you love to dance you will want to read on to discover the many types of jobs that await you! From a professional ballet dancer to a dance therapist, see if this is the right career for you. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and photographs.
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