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Feeling stuck? Find out how to work toward the career of your dreams. If you're slogging through your days in a boring or unrewarding job, it may be time to make a big change. Careers For Dummies is a comprehensive career guide from a top career coach and counselor that will help you jump start your career and your life. Dive in to learn more about career opportunities, with a plethora of job descriptions and the certifications, degrees, and continuing education that can help you build the career you've always wanted. Whether you're entering the workforce for the first time or a career-oriented person who needs or wants a change, this book has valuable information that can help you achieve your career goals. Find out how you can build your personal brand to become more attractive to potential employers, how to create a plan to "get from here to there" on your career path, and access videos and checklists that help to drive home all the key points. If you're not happy in your day-to-day work now, there's no better time than the present to work towards change. Get inspired by learning about a wide variety of careers. --Publisher.

Helps anyone seeking the best career fit possible. Based on John Holland's widely accepted theory of vocational personalities, this book elaborates on proven research -- matching personality to a career brings work satisfaction and success.

Practical guidance on thriving-and surviving-in the workplaceAre you worried about losing your job? Are you retired but forced to re-enter the workforce to keep up with the rising cost of living? Do you find yourself lucky to have a job at all, no matter how difficult or unpleasant the environment may be? Thriving in the Workplace All-In-One For Dummies gives people of all ages, in any job, and in any type of workplace the information, tips, and advice needed to boost professional value, increase job security, and manage stress.Inside this comprehensive book, you'll get friendly and practical guidance on dealing with a your boss; becoming self-motivated by setting effective goals; dealing with coworkers' attitudes; earning a better performance review, raise, or promotion; handling challenging customers; thriving amidst change; increasing morale and productivity; and much more!Proven tips, tools, and techniques to help employees at all levelsInformation on business ethics, negotiating, effective communication, success, and managingThe most comprehensive guide of its kindThriving in the Workplace All-In-One For Dummies is the ultimate career bible that will help you survive and thrive at work!

It can be difficult for job hunters to pinpoint exactly what they want to do.  Career, Aptitude and Selection Tests points readers in the right direction.  With a range of IQ tests and searching questionnaires, it helps job hunters identify their interests and strengths and scientifically interprets which jobs they are suited to.

How do you get a job without experience and get experience without a job? It's the question virtually every college student or recent graduate faces. In Getting from College to Career, Lindsey Pollak offers the first definitive guide to building the experience, skills, and confidence you need before starting your first major job search. Her 90 action-oriented tips include strategies ranging from the simple to the expert, including:Avoid the biggest mistake in career prep and job huntingSubscribe to a daily newspaperE-mail like a professionalMake every event a networking successPractice the eight essentials of internship achievementPerform five minutes of stand-upOverprepare for interviewsPersistGetting from College to Career gives you the essential information and guidance you need to get your foot in the door of the real world. Don't start your first job search without it!