books about: opportunity     books:       Career Renegade: How to Make a Great Living Doing What You Love49 reviews Jonathan Fields Broadway, 2009 The Pursuit of Career Happiness I got lucky. My first job out of college (35 years ago) was with a building products supply company that would give me the boot four months later; they were losing lots of money from a recession in the housing market, and I didn't even like the job, anyway. My next (random) job accidentally turned out to be a keeper, and I stayed on board for 26 years, loving every minute of it. Of course, ...             WHEN IN DOUBT...BLAME A JEW!: A PERSONAL AND PEOPLE'S MEMOIR OF ANTI-SEMITISM58 reviews Arnold Abbott AuthorHouse, 2004 When In Doubt...Blame A Jew When In Doubt...Blame A Jew is a memoir unlike any other. Candid and non-apologetic, Mr. Abbott hits anti-Semitism head-on by closely examining the manifestation of such hate and ignorance with personal stories and historical accounts. While the title may be shocking to some, you'll discover that this book is truly insightful, thought provoking and well researched. There is a great deal of ...             How to Land a Top-Paying Federal Job: Your Complete Guide to Opportunities, Internships, Resumes and Cover ...37 reviews Lily Whiteman AMACOM, 2008 A Must-Have! Although there is no bona fide guarantee that you will get a government job, I can say with absolute certainty that you will be placed in the top tier group as being the Best Qualified and possibly be called for an interview (PROVIDING YOU FOLLOW what the author recommends)! What happens at that point is on you, and there is even a section on how to prepare for interviews. For those who are ...             The 2-Second Commute: Join the Exploding Ranks of Freelance Virtual Assistants70 reviews Christine Durst, Michael Haaren Career Press, 2005 Must-Have Resource! This book had tons of useful information, written in a way that kept me wanting to turn the page. I will certainly keep this book for future reference -- I've dog-eared, highlighted, used post-its -- on so many useful topics.             10 Insider Secrets To Job Hunting Success! Everything You Need To Get The Job You Want In 24 Hours -- Or Less!39 reviews Todd Bermont 10 Step Corporation, 2001 Great book... now for one better! Greetings, I am the author of "10 Insider Secrets to Job Hunting Success." I want to thank each and every one of you who purchased my original, self-published book. Because of your support, the book has remained in the top 1% of Amazon's sales for the last two years. My reason for posting this review is to inform you that as a result of your support, one of the top publishers in the career ...             Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide60 reviews Nicholas D. Kristof, Sheryl WuDunn Knopf, 2009 Thank Goodness for People like Kristof and WuDunn "Women hold up half the sky" is an ancient Chinese proverb, which is the basis of this book. Women are the most under utilized resource in third world countries. By bringing you personally into each of the girl's lives, and describing in great detail each story as it unravels, you become entwined in their circumstance. You wonder if each one lives, dies or prospers through their terrifying story. ...             Instant Interviews: 101 Ways to Get the Best Job of Your Life114 reviews Jeffrey G. Allen Wiley, 2009 Instant Interviews - a Variety of Information This book has such a variety of useful information. "people don't change....you're just using what you had all the time....Reprioritise your values..." This is the quote that encaptured the essence of the book for me. I believe people have both good and bad qualities. This book potentially helps to bring out the good qualities in oneself. We each have a different way of expressing ...             No More Ramen: The 20-Something's Real World Survival Guide: Straight Talk on Jobs, Money, Balance, Life, and ...39 reviews Nicholas Aretakis Next Stage Press, 2006 Must-have! After reading No More Ramen: The 20-something's Real World Survival Guide, by Nicholas Aretakis, my advice to prospective readers of this book is: do not be misled by the title; you do not have to be living off Ramen noodles to benefit from this book! ANYONE from the ages of 14 to 50, maybe 60, will find the information in here useful, because it covers such a wide range of topics that focus on ...             Some Assembly Required - Second Edition42 reviews Thom Singer New Year Publishing, 2010 Thom Singer Does It Again Thom Singer is one of my favorite networking authors. Why? He practices what he preaches. He not only tells me how to network, and how to get more out of business and professional relationships, he does it himself. Other network authors are too busy networking with "important people" to network in my space (with the average, hard-working professional that we all work with) to really be ...             Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0: 1,001 Unconventional Tips, Tricks and Tactics for Landing Your Dream ...169 reviews Jay Conrad Levinson, David E. Perry Wiley, 2009 Great book to help you land a career position. There are many books out there that can help you find a job. This book takes it a step further and helps you to look for a career. Early in the book you start with a self evaluation of what you like and what you are good at, and focus on looking for positions that combine what you are good at and your interests. The book is an easy read, and has a lot of little examples or short success stories. ...             More Than Money: Questions Every MBA Needs to Answer: Redefining Risk and Reward for a Life of Purpose26 reviews Mark Albion Bk Life, 2008 The Good Life Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RC0T31BFA28JA             Success 2000 : Moving into the Millennium With Purpose, Power, and Prosperity27 reviews Vicki Spina Wiley, 1997 Coaching for success Success 2000 is a basic tool in my coaching toolbox. It is the starting point for all of my clients, whether they are seeking a change of employment, feeling unsure of their future, or looking for fulfillment in life. I have suggested for family, friends and those inquiring about coaching to read this book as a way of beginning to examine what is important in their lives. Are most people ...             Good in a Room: How to Sell Yourself (and Your Ideas) and Win Over Any Audience28 reviews Stephanie Palmer Broadway Business, 2008 A complete demystification of Hollywood pitching If not for Ms. Palmer's reputation, I wouldn't have bought a book like this. How-to-sell books strike me as inherently manipulative, because they tend to frame buyers as passive variables to be acted upon, targets. Well, She doesn't. You tells the absolute truth: selling is not about getting prospects to do anything, it's about US doing some things. It is what it is. "Success versus respect." ...             Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens (Resources for Changing Lives)30 reviews Paul David Tripp Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co, 1997 Precise and practical help for parents of teenagers "Age of Opportunity" by Paul Tripp, based on a Christian world-view, is extremely realistic (and positive!) about teenagers and encouraging for parents. Best book on parenting teens I've ever read.             Job Search: The Total System27 reviews Kenneth M. Dawson, Sheryl N. Dawson John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1988 Fantastic book! Easily the best book I have ever read on the subject! I was amazed at how well everything was laid out and presented. The content is top notch! I highly recommend the book to everyone who wants to progress and advance in a career path. Even if you are currently working and happy with your job, give it a read. The material is invaluable.             This Time I Dance!: Creating the Work You Love26 reviews Tama J. Kieves Tarcher, 2006 Great price and book from a great vendor! The book I ordered and received was in excellent condition -- "This Time I Dance: Creating the Work you Love" by Tama J. Kieves. I was able to experience this author speak at my church, Center for Spiritual Living in San Jose, CA. What she said rang true for me and I wanted to purchase her book. I could not afford her price but I could afford it on Amazon through this vendor. The price ...             Make the Right Career Move: 28 Critical Insights and Strategies to Land Your Dream Job28 reviews Rachelle J. Canter Wiley, 2006 Applicable to any jobseeker This book is an easy-to-read, easy-to-apply handbook for jobseekers at any level and in any industry. It's perfect for getting you motivated and moving in the direction of your choosing quickly. I've used it for myself and recommended it to others as well.             Your Career, Your Way25 reviews Lisa Quast WingSpan Press, 2007 An important tool to owning your career (and life) The book was inspiring as well as hands-on which made it a valuable read. It is a resource you will want to keep on hand and go back and read through your contributions and thoughts. Not just a motivating book but also a tool to getting what you want.             Make a Real Living as a Freelance Writer: How to Win Top Writing Assignments29 reviews Jenna Glatzer Nomad Press, 2004 The Best Freelance Book Ever I refer to this book on almost a daily basis. Jenna helps you develop article ideas through interesting exercises that use the things you know to get you started. The chapter I enjoyed the most was Chapter 4 Study Your Market. Here Jenna teaches you how to research a magazine to find out if they accept freelance articles and in what sections of the magazine they publish them. She also discusses ...             Money Talks: How to Make a Million As a Speaker35 reviews Alan Weiss McGraw-Hill Companies, 1997 One of the best books on public speaking! A classic by one of America's best speakers! This book will aid the newbie in becoming a much better paid speaker - or help a pro get a better bottom line. This is not a book on how to speak, however there is one chapter on that that is a good summation on what you need to learn - think of it as a very detailed check list. Also this book is very straight forward and does not suck up to speaker ...              search for books 20-something, anti-semitism, application, assignments, assistants, everything, exploding, freelance, guerrilla, internships, interviews, marketing, millennium, opportunities, opportunity, oppression, parenting, promotions, prosperity, questions, redefining, required, resources, salaries, something, straight, strategies, top-paying, unconventional, worldwide books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: Novel Verdicts we recommend A Tremendous Contribution home  impressum - about us