books about: job-changing     books:       Military to Federal Career Guide: Ten Steps to Transforming Your Military Experience into a Competitive ...5 reviews Kathryn K. Troutman The Resume Place, 2006 Complete and Easy to Use - Must Have for Military Transition As a former Transition Assistance Program workshop facilitator and now as a direct placement recruiter, I have worked with hundreds of transitioning military service members. Not enough vets make use of their hiring advatage in federal government because the process is so involved and can be intimidating. Troutman's latest book takes her abundant expertise in the federal hiring process and ...             It Takes All Types: The Guide for Finding a Job, Changing Careers, and Understanding Yourself at Work4 reviews John J. Arnopp Authorhouse, 2003 Type Comes Down to Earth! The market for personality type books is crowded, with titles about Myers-Briggs, Keirsey, True Colors, and a number of other similiar systems for helping readers locate themselves on the spectrum of behavioral, cognitive, and emotional styles. Arnopp's book ranks among the best by my standards -- he narrows the scope of his advice to a particular domain, careers, and links observations about ...             Career Confidential: An Insider's Guide to Business4 reviews Mark Kolakowski Bamboo Books, 2007 Witty and Insightful Do you know someone who is trying decide what career to choose? Alternately, do you want to know more about the business world, and what it is like to (a) work as a skilled professional (investment banker; broker) in a large firm or (b) run your own business? Should you choose a career path based upon the amount of money you can make - or would it be better to make less money but have more ...             Have Resume Will Travel at $100,000+ A Veteran Insider's Guide to Executive-Job Changing5 reviews Proactive Publishing, LLC, 2005 Have Resume Will Travel Looking for employment is very hard work. Have Resume Will Travel is a "excellent" career tool to quide candidates through the rough road of landing a good job. The book is also a viable source of information for any person at "any" level who truly wants to improve thier chances of beating out other people for the same job that you want and deserve. Have Resume WIll Travel is required ...             Career of Gold: Defeat Age Bias by Re-Careering for the Second Half of Your Life6 reviews Don Bracken Today's Books, 2006 Practical and positive The author provides the reader with support and encouragement in an easy to read and practical guide. His excitement and positive attitude jump out from the first page and carry you through to the step by step fulfillment of self-directed employment. Bracken provides examples, inspiration and concrete advice in defining your assets, determining a market, developing your "product", utilizing ...             Life's a Bitch and Then You Change Careers: 9 Steps to Get Out of Your Funk and On to Your Future10 reviews Andrea Kay STC Paperbacks, 2006 Positive Help To Inspire Career Change Despite the title, this book is a positive book for change. The author Andrea Kay provides the reader with the motivation and encouragement necessary for those who dare to make a major life change in careers. She does this by not only helping the reader think about all of the ins and outs of career change, but also asking questions to help you probe the depths of what your true passion is. She ...             This Time I Dance!: Creating the Work You Love19 reviews Tama J. Kieves Tarcher, 2006 As Poetic As It Is Practical Tama J. Kieves is more than an author. At heart, she is a poet. And it really shows in "This Time I Dance!" This book is not only informative, but it is also a pure pleasure to read. From start to finish, it is packed with lush descriptions and magical metaphors that elevate this work of non-fiction to a work of art. "This Time I Dance" will not only inspire you to discover your passion in ...             Country Bound!: Trading Your Business Suit Blues for Blue Jean Dreams6 reviews Marilyn Heimberg Ross, Tom Ross Upstart Pub Co, 1997 Detailed, realistic insights for aspiring country dwellers If you have been dreaming of moving to the country, but don't know if you can really do it successfully, Country Bound! is a great resource. The Rosses lay all their personal experience on the line, frankly and comprehensively. They help you ask yourself the "nitty-gritty" questions that you MUST consider before making such a big life change. The book's separate sections on lifestyle and ...             Changing Careers for Dummies4 reviews Carol L. McClelland For Dummies, 2001 A fabulous book This book came at a fortuitous time in my life. My company had just gone through a small downsizing maneuver under the guise of 'enhanced performance system' employee reviews. It certainly made me sit up and notice, especially since my job and I aren't really well suited to each other. Ms. McClelland's book gave me much more insight into what I really wanted to do, and how to go about it. I ...             The Career Chase: Taking Creative Control in a Chaotic Age6 reviews Helen Harkness Davies-Black Publishing, 1997 Very much appreciated I am in the process of re focusing my career, and this book has helped me to generate ideas about the moves I need to make. Dr. Harkness uses concrete examples in her work and guides you to the best path in your Life Change.             Before You Say "I Quit": A Guide to Making Successful Job Transitions1 review Diane, Ph.D. Holloway, Nancy Bishop Collier Books, 1990 Great Book For People Considering Any Job Change This is the second time I am ordering this book...lost the first copy. I am again considering a job change, and want to make a well-thought-out decision because the last thing I want to do is move-on and continue to be dissatisfied. This book is easy to follow and provides an excellent framework for factors that should be considered prior to making a workplace change. It helped me define the ...             Best Career Transition Resumes for $100,000+ Jobs1 review Wendy S. Enelow Impact Publications, 2005 Wendy Enelow an expert at resume writing I do a fair amount of career counseling and have held high paying jobs at several Fortune 100 companies in various capacities. I have always found Wendy Enelow's books helpful and practical, particularly for their well chosen and thoughtful example resumes. There are other books that go into more depth on writing executive resumes and also for people making a career transition. However, this ...             Finding the Career That Fits You: The Companion Workbook to Your Career in Changing Times2 reviews Lee Ellis, Larry Burkett Northfield Pub, 1999 Excellent career guide I recommend this book to everyone - it's a tremendous resource for direction for someone just beginning in the job market, and an excellent refresher if you're thinking of a career change. It would make a great gift for the recent graduate!             Turbulent Change: Every Working Persons Survival Guide2 reviews Peter R. Garber Davies-Black Publishing, 1999 Turbulent Change: Every Working Person's Survival Guide As an employee of a start-up company which is being bought out by a large corporation, turbulent change is the correct term for my workplace! All positive and negative aspects of the job changes currently occurring in my workplace were detailed in this book. The author speaks clearly and with authority concerning every aspect of change in the workplace. The text explains change theory, ...             Conquering Today's Changing Job Market2 reviews Peggy O. Swager Hi-Caliber Books, 2005 Conquering Today's Changing Job Market Finally, I understand how to make my online and hard copy resumes catch employers attention. Still being in school, I now know what I need to accomplish to secure a job by the time I graduate. After reading this book, I better understand the role of internships and co-ops towards establishing a career. The chapter on interviewing included information I never heard before on the differences ...             Choice Points: Navigate Your Career Using the Unique PaperRoom Process2 reviews Sydney Rice Davies-Black Publishing, 2003 A superbly organized and presented self-help guide Choice Points: Navigate Your Career Using The Unique PaperRoom Process by professional business coach, consultant and trainer Sydney Rice (founder and president of The Boston Coaching Company) is a superbly organized and presented self-help guide written to aid readers in navigating their ideal career path. Personal inquiry exercises to better understand oneself, one's talents, and one's goals, ...             Kaplan Careers in Nursing: Manage Your Future in the Changing World of Healthcare3 reviews Kaplan Kaplan, 1999 Guidelines and information for nurses and their careers "As a new graduate registered nurse, I find Annette Vallano's informative book, Careers in Nursing: Manage Your Future in the Changing World of Healthcare, to be encouraging and insightful. She provides a wake-up call for all nurses to open our eyes and see the changes in today's healthcare system, so that we can utilize our knowledge and professionalism to shape our nursing career paths." ...             Career Mechanics I: Solutions to Common Career and Employment Issues--Advice on Career Development, ...2 reviews Thomas W. Morris III Tal San Publishing, 2006 Highly recommended for its practical wisdom and expertise. Written by Thomas W. Morris III CMF, Career Mechanics I: Solutions to Common Career & Employment Problems is a solid advice and employment guide written for all sides of the hiring table. Divided into four parts offering guidance to career seekers, employees, human resource managers, and career coaches respectively, Career Mechanics I covers everything from interviews, resumes, and first ...             Your Career In Nursing: Manage Your Future in the Changing World of Healthcare4 reviews Annette Vallano Kaplan Publishing, 2002 Most Helpful Resource A great book for experienced nurses or folks like me, who are just starting in the profession. Annette Vallano's book answered questions about nursing I wouldn't have even known to ask. I'm changing careers after twenty-five years as a teacher, and this workbook/resource book contained the best career advice I could have received. It gives a realistic, honest, nuts and bolts picture of what ...             Laid Off & Loving It! How People Like You Conquered a Career Crisis4 reviews Paul David Madsen Growmedia.com, 2001 A Great Read for Job Seekers Looking for a New Beginning What a relief to find a book that recognizes the complexity of finding the career that you REALLY want. The author's approach of telling short vignettes about people in transition makes the reading fast and informative! I especially appreciated the additional websites that Madsen provided at the end of each chapter. Readers will definitely gain new insight into their career prospects. 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