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Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway

by Susan Jeffers

THE PHENOMENAL CLASSIC THAT HAS CHANGED THE LIVES OF MILLIONS Are you afraid of making decisions . . . asking your boss for a raise . . . leaving an unfulfilling relationship . . . facing the future? Whatever your fear, here is your chance to push through it once and for all. In this enduring guide to self-empowerment, Dr. Susan Jeffers inspires us with dynamic techniques and profound concepts that have helped... (more)

Successful CVs in a Week (Successful Business in a Week)

Successful CVs in a Week (Successful Business in a Week)

by Steve Morris, Graham Willcocks

This manual is designed to help the reader put together an effective CV. It goes through the writing process step-by-step and considers how to: analyze your own strengths and weaknesses; present your strengths in the most effective way; and match your CV to the job and the organization.

The Career Change Handbook

by Graham Green

This practical handbook aims to guide the reader through a new career move. Sample letters, CVs, exercises and useful addresses have been included.

How to Pass Advanced Aptitude Tests

by Jim Barrett

The use of tests as part of job selection and assessment procedures is now a routine part of the process. Most candidates can expect to face a battery of tests, including those aimed at identifying a person’s aptitude for a particular job. This is particularly true for those applying for positions of increased responsibility, where the selection procedures can be even more rigorous. This book aims to familiarize... (more)

Test Your Own Aptitude

by Jim Barrett, Geoff Williams

"Test Your Own Aptitude" has been a bestseller in Britain since it was first published in 1990, and has been adopted as a standard text by official careers services. Translated into numerous languages, it has assisted thousands of people globally to discover their potential. Yet the world of work has changed. Many of the popular careers a decade ago are now barely to be found, while new ones have appeared. The... (more)

Teaching English Abroad

by Susan Griffith

Fully revised eighth edition of the definitive and acclaimed guide to short and long-term opportunities around the world for both trained and untrained teachers in the booming field of teaching English as a foreign language. Opportunities exist from Bordeaux to Bogota, Paris to Patras and the Mediterranean to the South China Seas as the worldwide desire to learn English is fuelled by the gradual adoption of... (more)

Embracing Change (Personal Development)

by Tony Buzan

Master change and achieve your goals Change is a feature of our lives. Everything around us and even inside us is constantly changing, whether we like it or not. In his latest bestseller, Tony Buzan draws on his highly effective Mind Mapping and mental development techniques to help you understand and master change. Whatever your current circumstances, Tony enables you to develop your confidence in the face of... (more)

Becoming a Complementary Therapist: How to Start a Career in the New Caring Professions

Becoming a Complementary Therapist: How to Start a Career in the New Caring Professions

by Linda Wilson

This self-help guide examines the personal qualities needed to become a successful complementary therapist. It discusses how to go about picking the therapy that is best suited to your own personal ability and tells you what training is required. The book contains a comprehensive guide to the many different types of therapies and explains how to choose a training course. There is also authoritative advice on how... (more)

Living and Working in France, 8th Edition: A Survival Handbook (Living and Working in France)

Living and Working in France, 8th Edition: A Survival Handbook (Living and Working in France)

by David Hampshire

Written in an entertaining style with a touch of humour, Living and Working in France is designed to provide newcomers with the practical information necessary for a relatively trouble-free life. Its contents include finding a job, permits & visas, health, accommodation, finance, insurance, education, shopping, post office and telephone services, public transport, motoring, TV and radio, leisure, sports and... (more)

The Internet Job Search Handbook

by Andrea Semple, Matt Haig

This practical job search handbook gives you the "how to" of Internet research, including sample e-CVs, action plans, the covering e-mail, tips for networking online, plus a directory of over 100 specific job-hunting and recruitment sites.

Working in the Music Industry: How to find an exciting and varied career in the world of music

Working in the Music Industry: How to find an exciting and varied career in the world of music

by Anna Britten

Exploring all career areas - record companies, music publishing, sound engineering and more, this book contains case studies and top tips on finding and getting jobs in the music industry. It is crammed with honest, realistic, practical and helpful advice.

How to Analyse and Promote Your Skills for WorkStephen Hill, Roger Hughes, Rhian Rees, Julia Yates

How to Analyse and Promote Your Skills for Work

by Stephen Hill, Roger Hughes, Rhian Rees, Julia Yates

Vault Finance Interviews Practice Guide

by David Montoya

From the Vault Career Library covering the basics of financial statements, fit portion of interviews and equity and debt valuation techniques in a step-by-step process.

How to Pass Professional Level Psychometric Tests (How to Pass)

How to Pass Professional Level Psychometric Tests (How to Pass)

by Sam Al-Jajjoka

* "Everything you need to know." -- Computing

How to Master Psychometric Tests

by Mark Parkinson

* Fully revised edition * Brand-new practice questions * Provides practical advice on every aspect of psychometric testing Psychometric tests are now widely used to select candidates for employment. They also play an important role in staff assessment and careers guidance, providing objective and detailed information on abilities, personality, values and interests. This new edition is full of expert advice that... (more)

How to Pass Selection Tests (TimesTesting Series)

How to Pass Selection Tests (TimesTesting Series)

by Mike Bryon

the updated edition of this highly accessible book offers several techniques for improving test scores, and will give candidates the edge needed to stick out in the crowd. The authors explain how the tests work and give numerous samples, so job applicants can prepare themselves in advance. Practice material comprises nearly half the book and is a definitive guide for both job applicants and recruiters.

The Global Resume and CV Guide

by Mary Anne Thompson

Information on 40 different countries, including the United States Includes job sources, Internet sites, work permit/visa requirements, interviewing, and cultural advice "Until The Global Resume and CV Guide, there has not been any information regarding country-specific job application guidelines for candidates who want to take the international job search into their own hands . . . The Global... (more)

How to Pass Numeracy Tests (How to Pass)

How to Pass Numeracy Tests (How to Pass)

by Harry Tolley

Approximately 70% of large companies now use testing as one of their selection and assessment procedures. How to Pass Numeracy Tests helps job-seekers become familiar with tests used, learn to work under pressure, and improve test-taking technique. This edition provides new practice questions and deals with the three most common types of numeracy tests: data interpretation, number problems and number sequences.

Summer Jobs Britain 2007: Including Vacation Traineeships (Summer Jobs Britain)

Summer Jobs Britain 2007: Including Vacation Traineeships (Summer Jobs Britain)

by Guy Hobbs

Fully revised for the summer of 2007, this unique book contains an enormous range of paid jobs, voluntary work and opportunities for work experience in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Features over 30,000 vacancies including: *Vacation traineeships and internships at leading firms *Staff for the public opening of Buckingham Palace *Tour guides for the Glenfiddich Distillery in Scotland *Volunteers... (more)

Living and Working in China: The Complete, Practical Guide to Living as an Expatriate in the People's Republic

Living and Working in China: The Complete, Practical Guide to Living as an Expatriate in the People's Republic

by Andrew Williamson

This book prepares expats for a posting in China. It will help them get the most out of a lifestyle and environment that will be very different from anything they have previously experienced. It covers: The business and social environment; Safety and security; Inoculations and illnesses; Healthcare; Housing; Domestic staff; Keeping pets; Climate and clothing; Communications; Transport

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