Getting Your First Job For Dummies

Author : Roberto Angulo
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119431466

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Getting Your First Job For Dummies by Roberto Angulo Pdf

Find—and land—your first job! Finding a job can seem daunting, especially when it's a brand new experience. There's a lot to know, and often a lot of pressure. Written by the founder of AfterCollege.com, Getting Your First Job For Dummies is designed to take the stress out of the job search process and help you get an offer. In this book, you'll discover how to identify your talents and strengths, use your network to your advantage, interview with confidence, and evaluate an offer. Written in plain English and packed with step-by-step instructions, it'll have you writing customized resumes, conducting company research, and utilizing online job search sites, faster than you can say 'I got the job!' Determine what kind of job suits your interests and skills Write a compelling cover letter Know what to expect in an interview Effectively negotiate an offer Whether you're still in school or navigating the world as a recent graduate, Getting Your First Job For Dummies arms you with the skills and confidence to make getting your first job an exciting and enjoyable process.

Author : Elwood F. Holton,Sharon S. Naquin
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2001-02-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1583761667

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How to Succeed in Your First Job by Elwood F. Holton,Sharon S. Naquin Pdf

How to Succeed in Your First Job Part One of a three-part series of a series of practical guidebooks on work transitions. These new books guide new hires-and their managers-step by step through the "breaking-in" process that is absolutely essential for helping new employees thrive. It is relatively easy to get new hires to be competent to perform the basic tasks they were hired to do. But success on the job is due to much more than that. It comes from understanding how the organization really works-the unique aspects of how things get done in that particular organization. And it comes from learning how to "fit in"-knowing how to get accepted, get respected, and earn credibility. The three books in the series are: How to Succeed in Your First Job: Tips for New College Graduates Helping Your New Employee Succeed: Tips for Managers of New College Graduates So, You're New Again: How to Succeed When You Change Jobs Built around author Ed Holton's dynamic 12-step process-extensively field-tested and firmly grounded in research-these three volumes give new college graduates and their supervisors, as well as seasoned professionals who've changed jobs, essential insights and tools for mastering a variety of transition challenges. Given the high costs associated with new employee turnover, no organization can afford to leave the new employee assimilation process to chance. Corporate human resources directors, managers of new employees, individual employees making job transitions, and career counselors alike will find powerful and practical new ideas and tools in these essential handbooks.

Author : Nelson T. Dy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9710495283

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Your First Job by Nelson T. Dy Pdf

Author : Meredith Whipple Callahan
Publisher : Inkshares
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781947848450

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Indispensable: How to Succeed at Your First Job and Beyond by Meredith Whipple Callahan Pdf

Too often, we fail to receive the coaching that we need to succeed in the workplace. Instead, we are left to figure it out for ourselves, learning by trial and error in a competitive and sometimes cutthroat world. In Indispensable, leadership development expert Meredith Whipple Callahan outlines how employees early in their careers can maximize their potential in the workplace. Drawing from her own experiences and those of other high performers, Callahan offers sophisticated and pragmatic advice to help you to start strong in your career, increase productivity, and build professional development. With the tools in this book, you will learn how to raise issues in a direct and diplomatic way, contribute beyond your formal role, and communicate effectively by bringing context, purpose, and structure. Altogether, Indispensable gives a comprehensive view into what allows employees to excel and become indispensable to their organizations. For employees in the first decade of their careers, it is nothing short of required reading.

Author : Joyce Lain Kennedy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118237489

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Job Interviews For Dummies by Joyce Lain Kennedy Pdf

Deliver a show-stopping interview performance Does the thought of interviewing for a new job send shivers down your spine? It doesn't have to! Whether you're searching for your first job, changing careers, or looking for advancement in your current line of work, Job Interviews For Dummies shows you how to use your skills and experiences to your advantage and land that job. Following a half-decade characterized by an explosion of economic crises, global expansion, and technological innovation in the job market, today's job seekers vie for employment in a tough era of new realities where few have gone before. In addition to covering how to prepare for an interview, this updated edition explores the new realities of the job market with scenarios that you can expect to encounter, an updated sample question and answer section, coverage of how you can harness social media in your job search, information on preparing for a Web-based interview, and the best ways to keep your credibility when applying for several jobs at once. Out-prepare the competition Overcome your fear of interviewing Ask smart questions about the job and the employer Give the best answers to make-or-break questions Fit your qualifications to the job's requirements Dress like an insider Survive personality tests Interview across cultures Evaluate a job offer Negotiate a better salary Whether you're fresh from the classroom, a prime-timer over 50, or somewhere in between, Job Interviews For Dummies quickly gets you up to speed on the skills and tools you need to land the job you want.

Author : Tacy M. Byham,Richard S. Wellins
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118911969

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Your First Leadership Job by Tacy M. Byham,Richard S. Wellins Pdf

Becoming the Very Best First-Time Leader Congratulations! You’re now in charge. Perhaps it’s your first time as a leader, or maybe you want to fine-tune your skills. Either way, you’ve begun one of the most rewarding chapters of your career. But, like many beginnings, the first few years can be challenging. Fortunately, you don’t have to tackle this challenge on your own. Your First Leadership Job gives you practical advice straight from others who have walked in your shoes. Not only does it include dozens of tools to ensure your success, but it’s also based on the authors’ and DDI’s extensive experience and research, which ultimately has led to the development of millions of leaders around the world. In fact, a quarter-million leaders will be developed this year alone via DDI training. Your First Leadership Job is divided into two sections. Part 1 introduces the concept of catalyst leader—one who sparks energy, passion, and commitment in others. Your transition to catalyst leader is a major step in your leadership journey. This book provides essential tips to put you on the catalyst path. Ultimately, leadership is about the many conversations—frequent, clear, authentic, and occasionally difficult—that you will have daily. Your First Leadership Job builds awareness of the fundamental skills you’ll come to rely on to make every one of these interactions successful. Part 2 devotes 13 chapters to critical core leadership competencies, including coaching for success, hiring the best employees, turning dreaded appraisals into discussions that propel performance, and handling difficult employees. It also includes a chapter for first-time female leaders. Look at Your First Leadership Job as an indispensable companion to becoming an awesome leader—one who will make a positive, lasting impact on your team, family, and career. Visit www.yourfirstleadershipjob.com to learn more.

Author : Frank Bruni
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781455532698

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Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be by Frank Bruni Pdf

Read award-winning journalist Frank Bruni's New York Times bestseller: an inspiring manifesto about everything wrong with today's frenzied college admissions process and how to make the most of your college years. Over the last few decades, Americans have turned college admissions into a terrifying and occasionally devastating process, preceded by test prep, tutors, all sorts of stratagems, all kinds of rankings, and a conviction among too many young people that their futures will be determined and their worth established by which schools say yes and which say no. In Where You Go is Not Who You'll Be, Frank Bruni explains why this mindset is wrong, giving students and their parents a new perspective on this brutal, deeply flawed competition and a path out of the anxiety that it provokes. Bruni, a bestselling author and a columnist for the New York Times, shows that the Ivy League has no monopoly on corner offices, governors' mansions, or the most prestigious academic and scientific grants. Through statistics, surveys, and the stories of hugely successful people, he demonstrates that many kinds of colleges serve as ideal springboards. And he illuminates how to make the most of them. What matters in the end are students' efforts in and out of the classroom, not the name on their diploma. Where you go isn't who you'll be. Americans need to hear that--and this indispensable manifesto says it with eloquence and respect for the real promise of higher education.

Author : Dan Quillen
Publisher : Cold Spring Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1593602146

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Your First Job by Dan Quillen Pdf

Step-by-step approach to finding that first job out of high school, college or grad school in today's New Economy. Your First Job is written by Dan Quillen, who has 25 years of experience as a Hiring Manager and is the author of three job search books by Cold Spring Press (Get a Job; The Perfect Resume; and The Perfect Interview). Chapters include: how to plan for the end of high school, college or grad school with that first job in mind; how to not get discouraged along the way; figuring out goals and objectives; how to plan the job search, including where to apply; how to best use social media; how to prepare a resume; how to write cover letters; how to conduct interviews; how to follow-up after the interview; what to do when you land the job; what's expected at a new job and how to act at work on the first day/first month/etc. Features checklists, resume samples, cover letter samples (including how not to write a resume or cover letter) and more!

Author : Emily Bennington,Skip Lineberg
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781580084215

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Effective Immediately by Emily Bennington,Skip Lineberg Pdf

When you’re new to the workforce, ambition and talent aren’t enough—getting on the fast track to success requires much more. If you’re a recent college graduate or new hire, Effective Immediately shows you how to excel at your first job and jump-start your career. As an up-and-coming professional, you’ll learn how to transform yourself from entry-level employee into skilled, invaluable all-star during your first year on the job. Accomplished young professional Emily Bennington and her mentor, seasoned manager Skip Lineberg, empower you to: • Establish yourself as a top performer from day one • Use every task—even grunt work—as an opportunity to shine • Earn the respect of your boss, colleagues, and clients • Cope with conflict, mistakes, and toxic coworkers • Land key assignments and gain greater responsibility • Manage projects and lead teams like a pro Packed with practical advice, useful resources, and wisdom from former newbies, this savvy hand-book gives you the tools, knowledge, and confidence you need to reach your highest potential.

Author : Alison Green
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780399181818

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Ask a Manager by Alison Green Pdf

From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together

Author : Arthur Lee
Publisher : Lee Brands Pty Ltd
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Get Your First Job as a Freelancer: 10 Stories from women freelancers by Arthur Lee Pdf

In an increasingly connected world, the rise of online freelancing has opened up many opportunities for people to find work beyond their geographical location. However, there is fierce competition, and one of the major challenges that all freelancers face is getting the first job. Getting the first job as an online freelancer may be giving a bit of breathing space in the family budget, or it may be difference between having or not having a few extra luxuries. In this book, we ask 10 women from around the word the following questions about their journey as an online freelancer. Why did you want to become a freelancer? How did you get started? How long did it take you to get your first job as a freelancer? Was it hard to get? Was your experience in your first freelancing job a positive one? What are your hopes as a freelancer? How far do you see your potential as a freelancer? A word of wisdom for others wanting to get into freelancing work online. Be encouraged and inspired by real people who have done it first. Featuring contributions from Vida Antonijević, Goutami Bonik, Alyssa Campita, Mehwish Fatima, Sabrina Hossain, Sana Qaiser, Serah Seroney, Diani Theresha, Christina Turrise and Ayomide Victoria

Author : Arthur Lee
Publisher : Arthur Lee
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Get Your First Job as a Freelancer: 10 Stories from Men in Freelancing by Arthur Lee Pdf

Getting the first job as a freelancer opens the door to a whole new world of work and business opportunities for people around the world. However, there is fierce competition, and one of the major challenges all freelancers face is getting the first job. In this book, we ask 10 men from around the world about their journey as an online freelancer, about their first job, and ask them the following questions. How long did it take you to get your first job as a freelancer? Was it hard to get? Was your experience in your first freelancing job a positive one? What are your hopes as a freelancer? How far do you see your potential as a freelancer? Be encouraged and inspired by real people who have done it first. Featuring Contributions from A.H.M. Rashad Sorwar, Bryon Ngo, Diego Navarro, Ford Wanyonyi, Ishtiyaq Hussain, Lalit Khokhar, Muhammad Aulia Rahman, Pantelis Nikolopoulos, Seun Ajia, and Thanadon Tantivit.

Author : Merritt Watts
Publisher : Picador
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-28
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781250061300

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First Jobs by Merritt Watts Pdf

A future mayor shining shoes, an atheist shilling Bibles, a housewife heading to work during World War II, a now-famous designer getting fired-we all got our start somewhere. A first job may not have the romance of the first kiss or the excitement of a first car, but more than anything else, it offers a taste of true independence and a preview of what the world has in store for us. In The First Jobs, reporter Merritt Watts collects real stories of these early forays into the workforce from a range of eras and industries, and a diversity of backgrounds. For some, a first job is a warm welcome to the working world. For others, it's a rude awakening, but as these stories show, it's an influential, entertaining experience that should not be underestimated. This book transforms what we might think of as a single, unassuming line at the bottom of a résumé into a collection of absorbing tales and hard-earned wisdom to which we can all, for better or worse, relate.

Author : Josh Kaufman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-13
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781101623046

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The First 20 Hours by Josh Kaufman Pdf

Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of prac­ticing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct com­plex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By complet­ing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the meth­ods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard key­board, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the sim­ple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Fig­ure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcompo­nents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accu­rate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chain­saws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.

Author : Joseph Logan
Publisher : Joseph Logan
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781453832394

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Seven Simple Steps to Landing Your First Job by Joseph Logan Pdf

Joseph Logan gives you a process for managing your job search, getting the support you need, and closing the deal for your first job.