Job hunting / changing careers Books

It is clear that although the human resource management field has been drastically affected by global competition over the last twenty years, most of the research and publications in the field are geared to providing corporations with an understanding of...

Inspirational work! The author's voice conveys concern, caring, and optimism, creating a positive and inspiring book.  Steven Monahan, prior Fortune 100 executive, now an author and self-awareness coach has the necessary experience, confidence,...

The best strategies to excel as a leader are quick and effective. It starts with YOU reading this book.If you are saying the following , you need IN THE MOMENT COACHING"How do I lead with confidence?""What's next in my career?""How do I inspire my...

Drawing on case studies of particular sectors and occupations in England, France, Germany and the Netherlands, this insightful book, written by leading academics in the field, focuses on the differences that exist in vocational education and...

Most college students get very little help finding their first big job. This book is designed to change that. Learn everything you'll need to know to land your dream job before you graduate. This book explains how to prepare your job hunting...

Learn everything you'll need to know to get your dream job. This book explains how to prepare your job hunting strategy, customize your resume, apply for jobs, and nail your interviews. The author is a corporate recruiter who shares insider tips...

Written by three career experts, An Intelligent Career is a playbook for the modern knowledge worker, providing a complete guide that will allow workers to take a composite, dynamic view of a life's work in the 21st century."Knowledge work"...

Find out how the best athletes in the world WIN after sports.More than 100 former elite athletes, including 25 Olympians, share best practices for finding success after sports. These athletes reveal how to have a successful transition out...

When we are children, people ask us what we want to be when we grow up. The question elicits all sorts of dreams as a kid-"I want to be a ballerina" or "a firefighter" or "an astronaut." It becomes daunting as we grow up and start feeling pressured to...

In this inspiring memoir, internationally beloved actress Jane Seymour shows how she has learned to embrace and learn from the many changes in her life Now fifty, Jane Seymour--the eternally beautiful star of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman and countless...

Accurate information helps us make good decisions. That's why I wrote Launching Right in Real Estate: What They Won't Teach You in Pre-License School. This book gives you the straight scoop on real estate as a career-without the fluff or sales spiel...

You're looking for your first software engineering job. Maybe you're graduating college or maybe you've decided to switch careers. Maybe you're finishing up at a coding bootcamp or maybe you taught yourself how to code.You've come to the right place...

As a parent, you must wear all the hats: doctor, disciplinarian, nutritionist, counselor, coach, entertainer, educator, etc. How about "career counselor?" For most parents, that hat doesn't fit as comfortably. Many parents feel the extent of their...

The African-American Job Search will help minority job seekers find great jobs. Whether you are a college graduate or a seasoned professional looking to change careers, you can benefit from this book.

Comprising original empirical studies of career-making in the creative sector, this book takes in theatre, music, film, TV, visual arts, fashion design, and architecture as creative industries. This format facilitates comparative analysis of central...

"Ms. Leon cuts through the typical corporate hiring rhetoric and goes straight for the methods and information that actually work. She has created an effective, no-nonsense guide for real people." - R.T. St. Claire, Director of Human Resources, The...

This candid book dispenses essential advice for academic job hunters and gives them the skills and knowledge to land a job in the humanities. Fully revised and updated, this book offers a comprehensive look at the do's and don'ts of the application and...

Get In, Get Out, Get Hired! is an inside look at American MBA programs from a recent graduate’s point of view. Dean’s background prior to the MBA program was in psychology which is clear throughout the book; it looks at MBA success from a...

Job hunting? Or know someone who is? This book is perfect to help anyone gain an advantage during the toughest part of the process, the dreaded job interview. In Amazing Interview Answers, you'll find everything you need to successfully interview for...

What is social class? How does social class interact with patriarchy and masculine domination to give shape to contemporary societies? What does Marxian economic theory add to the analysis of gendered domination and feminist critiques of power? These are...

These days, more and more people are looking to stay in the workforce longer and are seeking satisfying, fulfilling jobs. How to Get a Good Job After 50 is a step-by-step guide to finding and winning the sort of job older employees want to have! In...