For anyone facing the whole process of applying for a government or corporate private sector job, here's an easy way to understand the requirements of the position and write your own powerful application using proven marketing strategies that `sell' your skills to the employer. Answering the selection criteria is easy when you know how. This book takes you through the application process step by step and provides dozens of examples from a wide range of occupations & industries. The book wi...

In the first 60 seconds, interviewers can decide whether you will be moved to the top of the list… or dropped from consideration!In today's crowded job market, The First 60 Seconds is an innovative book that shows job seekers how best to impress in that crucial first minute and gives strategies to constantly differentiate themselves from the competition. From preparing a credentials package to connecting with the interviewer, candidates will learn how to set themselves apart every ...

In 2010, US News and World Report named technical writing one of the "50 Best Careers" in the world.Want a new (or better) career as a technical writer, but aren't sure where to begin? How to Get Started as a Technical Writer is a practical, personal, no-nonsense guide to preparing for and launching your career in technical writing. You won't find a lot of fluff or detailed instructions on how to write. Instead, you'll get over 80 pages of concise, real-world information on what it...

It's very easy to see why so many men, women, and children dream of being models. Anyone who has seen a single episode of America's Next Top Model can tell you why this is the case. If you have been wondering what it takes to be the next Marilyn Monroe, Tyra Banks, or Claudia Schiffer, you will soon learn all about it. "How To Be The Next Top Model" will teach you what you need to do in order to network, put together a portfolio, book shoots, and ...

Too many smart and talented moms dream of restarting or shifting careers but find it hard to turn those dreams into action. They often believe they should first analyze options and set goals. Yet, such thinking and planning are precisely what keeps them stuck!What works instead is the opposite: The Lighthouse Method, which calls bright women to abandon maps, aim for the lighthouse, and row. In this long-form article, Dr. Stacy S. Kim, a social scientist-turned-life coach, describes...

Adesiji offers a practical process-driven guide to how pre-conceived ideologies of personal leadership may be overcome. He calls for coachability, mentorship, perseverance and the need to set clear goals. Adesijis recipe for effective planning and his apt reference to Learning, Unlearning and Relearning summarizes his practical approach to leadership. This is certainly a must read for individuals at all levels of their careeryoung, mid and senior. Andy Igonor, PhD [Educator, Alberta Canada...

The role of Chief Operating Officer is clearly important. In fact, it's arguable that the number two position is the toughest job in a company. COOs play a critical part in executing the strategies developed by top management. And, in many cases, they are being groomed—or test-driven—as the firm's CEO-elect.Riding Shotgun provides unique insight into this little-understood role. The authors develop a framework that illustrates who the COO is, why a company should create th...

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Airport security screeners 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 truly masterful book on career transition and job seeking, especially in light of the current state of our economy. It addresses a wide array of topics that are important for almost every job seeker. "-Carmen Croonquist, Director of Career Services, University of WisconsinHOW DO YOU MOVE ON AFTER BEING LAID OFF?You can't always control losing your job, but you can control your reaction and the decisions you make afterwardIn Gett...

The ability to find a good job in a challenging market, is crucial to anyone who wants to advance their career.Written by Peter Maskrey and Geoff Ribbens, leading experts on business communcation, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order to secure the role that's right for you.The highly motivational 'in a week' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are optional que...

Take control of your career and represent your professional expertise and experience in a format that is easy to read and will land you your dream job!A typical employer will only spend a few seconds looking at a résumé. As a matter of fact, most of them are actually looking for reasons NOT to interview you.DO NOT GIVE THEM A REASONThis book contains specific and detailed

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Logistics specialist 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 muc...