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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
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[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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"This career development tool kit is for people who want to take charge of their own professional futures. If you want to have a career that is meaningful and inspires you, you must prepare for it the same way you would a marathon--developing an overall training plan to carry you through to race day and beyond. This is especially important in today's unpredictable work world, where organizations are in a state of constant flux, and many have either...
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Sourcebooks
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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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La Plata Press
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[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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AMACOM
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[2019]
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English
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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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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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Diversion Books
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[2015]
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English
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"ME 2.0 is an easy, thought-provoking read and recommended for anyone who may find themselves back on the job market with only a paper resume as a calling card." -- ENTREPRENEUR "ME 2.0 is an instruction manual for developing your personal brand and then leveraging that brand to command your career." -- THE NEW YORK POST From Dan Schawbel, Managing Partner of Millennial Branding, LLC and the man the New York Times calls a "personal branding guru,"...
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Thomas Nelson
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[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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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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New Academia Publishing
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[2019]
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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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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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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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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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Kanopy Streaming
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2014.
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English
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Beginning with The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins in 1969, Les Blank has become known for his films about indigenous southern music and various other topics. He has received numerous major awards including the British Academy Award for 'Burden of Dreams,' about Werner Herzog and the making of 'Fitzcarraldo,' top prizes at the Melbourne Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival for 'In Heaven There is No Beer?,' and the Maya Deren Award for...
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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.
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Agate Publishing
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[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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"America has an urgent need for Latino and Latina executives. This book identifies a path to uplift and amplify their representation in leadership. Latinos and Latinas will account for a third of our workforce by 2050 -- yet they make up only 5 percent of senior roles in corporate America. Dr. Robert Rodriguez and Andrés T. Tapia call this low percentage of Latino and Latina corporate executives today the "5 percent Shame." Inspired by Price M. Cobbs's...
20) Amphibian Rescue
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Accelerated Reader
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Amphibians can be found all over the world. There are more than 7,500 kinds of amphibians living in streams, rainforests, deserts, and everywhere in between. Many of them are in danger due to a deadly fungus, but help is on the way! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features...
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