This book is your guide to making a career change, especially if you've chosen the MBA as the prime mover for this change. The book leads off with an interview from Mark Sanborn and then guides you through various aspects of career change made possible by an MBA. You'll learn from MBAs who've gone before you as they tell you how to prepare for the change, create the change you want in your current organization, make a jump to another company, take your new skills to an international organi...

If you’re failing to define your value, you’re missing opportunities. The value proposition is your statement of the benefit people will get from working with you. No value statement implies No benefit. The MBA Value Proposition is a compilation of methods for communicating your value to potential employers, current employers, managers and even Internet surfers as told by MBA professionals from around the globe. It’s also full of advice from some of the world’s top MBA program...

While the technical skills of the MBA are important to a career, it's the soft skills that act as the prime mover to success. The MBA Guide to Soft Skills offers a look at the development of the need for soft skills over the years and provides an in-depth look at the nine key soft skills that organizations need today. Colleges don't teach these skills but corporations do judge you on your proficiency in each skill. If you've earned the MBA already or are considering it, this book is your g...

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Governors job, or to apply for a better job.What you'll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a work experience using these outlines. It ensures that the narrative will follow a logical structure and reminds you not to leave out the most important points. With this book, you'll be able to revise your application into a much stronger ...

This book will show you how to draw up the perfect Curriculum Vitae, which will get you the job every time. Don't let the price fool you - this is a high quality, step by step manual on how to draw up the perfect CV.

What does it take to win success and influence?Some people think that in today’s hyper-competitive world, it’s the tough, take-no-prisoners type who comes out on top. But in reality, argues New York Times bestselling author Dave Kerpen, it’s actually those with the best people skills who win the day. Those who build the right relationships. Those who truly understand and connect with their colleagues, their customers, their partners. Those who can...

Job interviews can be scarier than jumping out of an airplane without a parachute. One of the worst parts is being asked a question and having no clue how to respond. As you go about your job quest, take some time to go over these questions and have an inkling as to how you will answer to them if you are asked. This book contains 400 questions so you'll be more than prepared for whatever an interviewer throws at you.It's impossible to foresee every question an interviewer will ask ...

It's a competitive jobs market and coming second will not get you the job. This revised and updated 2nd edition of How to Get a Job in a Recession provides practical advice with masses of free bonuses is an easy to follow, straightforward guide.It's like a one-to-one job search coaching session providing expert advice and a structured plan.This book will be relevant for you whether you are at the start of your career or a job changer who needs both a reminder of the basics ...

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Airline flight attendant job, or to apply for a better job.What you'll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a work experience using these outlines. It ensures that the narrative will follow a logical structure and reminds you not to leave out the most important points. With this book, you'll be able to revise your application into a...

Here is a book for every curious, courageous, or desperate person who’s willing to set convention aside to earn a living in the face of an ailing economy. From fashioning balloon animals to promoting liquor brands to picking berries in Australia, this easy-to-read, entertaining book takes a candid look at over a hundred jobs that don’t require you to sit in an office eight hours a day, five days a week.

A friendly guide to the skills and tools you need to ace your next interview - specifically for Australian and New Zealand job seekers!Just landing a job interview in Australia's current economy is a challenge, so you'd better be ready when you do. It's more important than ever that you perform at your best when you get the opportunity for a face-to-face interview. Successful Job Interviews For Dummies, Australian & New Zealand Edition includes handy tips ...

Finding the work you want can be a daunting challenge. The rules have changed, the playing field has been rearranged and the players are unpredictable. Those who play smart will learn a lot about themselves and the dynamic environment of the workplace.Playing smart includes being ready for every conversation that focuses on your career direction. It could be an informal chat with an old friend or a formal interview. It could be a networking meeting or a brief encounter with a new a...