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What Color Is Your Parachute?
A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers
by Richard Nelson Bolles, Mark Emery Bolles
Completely revised and rewritten, designed to work in conjunction with the book's Web site. 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. Softcover. Previous edition c2002.
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Booklife
Strategies and Survival Tips for the 21st Century Writer
by Jeff VanderMeer
Offering timely advice in an era when the burden of production and publicity frequently falls on authors, this essential reference reflects on methods for being focused, productive, and savvy in the craft of writing. Discussing a wide range of essential topics for self-promoting authors, this important guide explores questions such as How can authors use social media and the internet? How does the new online... (more)
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What Color Is Your Parachute? Workbook
by Richard N. Bolles
Career expert Richard Nelson Bolles presents the complete job-hunter's workbook based on his acclaimed PARACHUTE tool, known as the Flower Exercise. Easy-to-use step-by-step worksheets focus on translating personal interests into marketable job skills, while exploring often-ignored issues such as emotional and spiritual fulfillment in the workplace. When completed, the workbook presents job-seekers with a complete... (more)
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Your Next Move
The Leader's Guide to Navigating Major Career Transitions
by Michael Watkins
After three months in a new job, are you up to speed? Will you sink . . . or swim? Transitions into new roles are the crucibles in which leaders get their toughest tests, and they're the defining factor in professional careers today. Yet far too often, leaders fail to transition effectively into new roles. The resulting costs are high, for your career and the organization. In Your Next Move,... (more)
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Great First Job Guide: Get it, Keep it Love it
Written in conjunction with doctorjob.com, the UK's leading graduate website, this book helps students stand out from the crowd, reach their employment goals and get their ideal job. It is impartial, action-oriented and full of clear advice on how to find the ideal job. Career issues are covered in depth, but also, uniquely, the book will cover other real-life issues such as money (or the lack of it), adjusting to... (more)
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And what do you do? : ten steps to creating a portfolio career
by Barrie Hopson
Even in a tough economy business professionals are always in search of ways to redefine and reassess the components of having a satisfying career and good work/life balance. This book gives ten practical steps for establishing a “portfolio career” option where you have two or more jobs for different employers and reframe your brand by playing to your greatest strengths. Each job would utilize different skills and... (more)
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The Graduate Jobs Formula: The Graduates Guide to Landing Your Dream Career
by Paul Redmond
Are you worried about your job prospects after graduation? Did you know there are 80 graduates fighting for every graduate job? The Graduate Jobs Formula is the new bible for students and graduates who want to know how to get their dream job after graduation. For many students the process of applying for a job after university can be a frightening prospect - and there are 80 applicants for every job! In today's... (more)
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Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs
by Rod Colon
Put CEO Power into your job search and your career. Rod Colon shares the secrets learned in his 24 years as a Corporate HR Management Insider, Outside Agency Recruiter, Professional Networker, Career Coacd, and Entrepreneur. From his extensive multi-faceted experience, he has developed a unique methodology -- already used by thousands -- to land jobs even in the most difficult economic times. THE MACHINERY --... (more)
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Get the Job You Really Want. James Caan
by James Caan
"It is possible to have the job of your dreams. Together we are going to set about getting you there. Before I joined the BBC's Dragons' Den, I spent thirty years setting up and running recruitment companies, placing hundreds of thousands of candidates in the jobs they really wanted. I will take you through the process step by step. How to stay positive in a difficult economic climate and find the right... (more)
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Brilliant graduate career
THE indispensable guide for undergraduates as they consider what to do with their degree once they have graduated. Readers will learn how to navigate the labour market and how to keep going when the going gets tough, and especially how to make best use of the opportunities that are around to develop their skills and experience for the future. It provides practical tactics and strategies for students to use to... (more)
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Chasing Stars: The Myth of Talent and the Portability of Performance [Hardcover]
by Boris Groysberg (Author)
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Writers' & Artists' Yearbook (Writers' and Artists')
The bestselling guide to markets in all areas of the media, completely revised and updated, and this year in its 105th edition. With a new foreword by a famous author and several brand new articles by authors and publishing insiders. It also contains a wealth of practical information on a huge range of topics including copyright, finance, submitting a manuscript and e-publishing, as well as being a comprehensive... (more)
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Marketing Fashion: Portfolio Series
by Harriet Posner
Marketing Fashion is a practical guide to the fundamental principles of marketing and branding, from catwalk to price calculation, developing brand identity to creating a customer profile. The book explains key theoreticalconcepts, and illustrates how they are applied within the global fashion and retail industry, from haute couture to the mass market. The book is designed to appeal to students at degree or... (more)
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The panic free job search : unleash the power of the web and social networking to get hired
by Paul Hill
"A tool every career professional needs. Paul Hill's The Panic Free Job Search shows you step by step how to navigate the "New Job Search" and how to leverage the web and social networking to get hired." --Amy Levinson, executive vice president, Guerrilla Marketing International "Paul Hill's The Panic Free Job Search is a savvy resource for anyone looking to get a job, keep the job they have, restart their... (more)
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The Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2013
by www.writersandartists.co.uk
The bestselling guide to markets in all areas of the media, completely revised and updated, and this year in its 106th edition. With a new foreword by a famous author and several brand new articles by authors and publishing insiders. It also contains a wealth of practical information on a huge range of topics including copyright, finance, submitting a manuscript and e-publishing, as well as being a... (more)
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Understanding the Secrets to Career Advancement: Through the Eyes of an HR Director
by David DiMartile
Being in a leadership role and being part of something bigger than oneself brings great satisfaction-but how do you get there? How do you make your way into the positions that will allow you to lead change, manage a business, head up a project, and get into a position where you can bring your skills and talent to help a company succeed and at the same time bring personal satisfaction to yourself? In ... (more)
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The Business of Me: Your Job . . . Your Career . . . Your Value
by Linwood Bailey
Get the tools, resources, and information you need to maximize your most important economic asset-your career-in this guidebook that's all about you. Author Linwood Bailey, a longtime personal coach, recounts the lessons he has learned advising clients and companies in a multitude of industries. He'll help you find a job, keep it, get pay raises, get promoted, and find opportunities in unlikely places. Each... (more)
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Midlife Crisis at 30
by Lia Macko, Kerry Rubin
At the age of 30: • Financial strategist and bestselling author Suze Orman was a waitress • Former vice-presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro was a stay-at-home mom • Political strategist Mary Matalin was a first-year law student—and about to drop out • CNN anchor Paula Zahn was unemployed Midlife Crisis at 30 offers hope for many of today’s twenty- and thirty-somethings struggling with the... (more)
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Managing Yourself for the Career You Want (The Results-Driven Manager Series)
by Harvard Business School Press
The Results-Driven Manager Series Managers are under increasing pressure to deliver better results faster than the competition. But meeting today's tough challenges requires complete mastery of a full array of management skills, from communicating and coaching to public speaking and managing people. The Results-Driven Manager series is designed to help time-pressed managers hone and polish the skills they need... (more)
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After You Graduate
by Leila Roberts
Invaluable Advice that Takes Fear Out of Choosing A Career for Yourself If you're getting ready to graduate, the prospect of going out into the “real” world and starting work can be daunting. Taking the worry out of work, After You Graduate helps you to identify satisfying careers and navigate the job-search process.

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