Careers in Banking and Finance (Kogan Page Careers in)
Julia Allen

Kogan Page Ltd, 1999

Part of a series which provides guidance on choosing a career, this volume describes each type of bank or financial establishment, the functions of different departments and the individual jobs involved. It provides details of training, courses, qualifications and awards.
  
  











  



  
101 Great Resumes2 reviews

Career Press, 1995

Excellent resource for the price.

Clear introduction with very good instructions on how to build a resume. Excellent examples of resumes.
  
  











  



  
Job Search 101: Getting Started on Your Career Path

JIST Works, 1997

An indispensable guide for college seniors and recent graduates of all ages entering the job market. Includes detailed sections on choosing the right career, searching for a job, interviewing, negotiating, and more. Contains expert advice on the job market of today and realistic entry-level employment opportunities.
  
  











  



  
Expert Resumes For Career Changers (Expert Resumes)2 reviews
Wendy S. Enelow, Louise M. Kursmark

JIST Works, 2004

Good material for persons considering a career change

This is a good read for those professionals who are thinking about switching into a new career field. The book helps the reader see how to change industry related jargon items from an older resume format so that the new resume will make the candidate attractive to a hiring managers in other ...
  
  











  



  
Lessons from the Hive: The Buzz on Surviving and Thriving in an Ever-Changing Workplace14 reviews
Charles Decker

Kaplan Business, 2004

Lessons from the Hive

+ "Getting" Organization Change
+ Great Conflict Resolution Lessons
+ The story is everything
+ Not just another business book
  
  











  



  
Escape 101: The Four Secrets to Taking a Sabbatical or Career Break Without Losing Your Money or Your Mind3 reviews
Dan Clements, Tara Gignac

The Brain Ranch, 2007

destination: a new outlook on life

+ A great read that reaffirms the important stuff
+ Escaping the Rat Race! Thanks Dan and Tara!!

This was a great read. The book is as much about boldly creating personal change as it is about escaping our comfort zones. It's not another over-romanticized travel guide for 20-somethings. It is deeply grounded in reality, was written for everyone from business owners to parents, and provides a ...
  
  











  



  
Expert Resumes for Manufacturing Careers: Engineering, Management, Executive, Operations, Production, and ...
Wendy S. Enelow, Louise M. Kursmark

JIST Works, 2002
  
  











  



  
101 Careers: A Guide to the Fastest-Growing Opportunities1 review
Michael Harkavy

Wiley, 1998

Informative, broad, not exactly what I was looking for...

I was hoping for a book that would really go into detail of different jobs and careers. It was mainly a broad overview of the career field. For example, there was no information about a shock trauma nurse, but rather it displayed "Rn", a plain, baseline overview. A good book for the "gist" of ...
  
  











  



  
Career Distinction: Stand Out by Building Your Brand33 reviews
William Arruda, Kirsten Dixson

Wiley, 2007

Excellent Personal Brand Strategies

+ Worthwhile investment
+ "Career Distinction.." opened my eyes.
+ Good introductory book to personal branding
+ Nice pointers
  
  











  



  
101 Careers in Nursing1 review
Jeanne M. Novotny, Doris Lippman, ...

Springer Publishing Company, 2006

Not worth the money

This book briefly details 101 different careers in nursing. Each career is given about a page, and it has about 2-5 sentences about what the nurse would do, special skills needed, outlook in career field and links to organizations/associations to find out more information. I think it's not worth ...
  
  











  



  
101 Career Alternatives for Teachers: Exciting Job Opportunities for Teachers Outside the Teaching Profession2 reviews
Margaret M. Gisler

Three Rivers Press, 2002

Meh

I was hoping to get practical information on viable alternatives. Unfortunately, there were many included where job growth was expected to be slow. In addition, there were many jobs that required further schooling although the author DID NOT clearly indicate which ones. I wanted a book to tell ...
  
  











  



  
The Portable Mentor: Expert Guide to a Successful Career in Psychology1 review

Springer, 2003

Portable mentor review

This book is quite easy to read and is very relevant for psychologists in training and psychologists in the field.
  
  











  



  
Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers89 reviews
Lois P. Frankel

Business Plus, 2004

HIGHLY recommended for every professional woman

+ From a Father's Perspective
+ From Nice Girl to Leader
+ Gotta read this!
  
  











  



  
Love 'Em or Lose 'Em: Getting Good People to Stay (3rd Edition)63 reviews
Beverly Kaye, Sharon Jordan-Evans

Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2005

Everything you need to know about engaging your employees

+ Love 'em or Lose 'em Review
+ There are those employees who are truly special, and who make the company run as it should
+ Review - Love Em' or Lose Em'
+ This book saved my best employee
  
  











  



  
Careers for Your Characters: A Writers Guide to 101 Professions from Architect to Zookeeper5 reviews
Raymond Obstfeld, Franz Neumann

Writer's Digest Books, 2002

Not as detailed as I would like...

I picked up "careers for your characters" hoping that this book might assist me in fleshing out the backgrounds of some of my characters in my writing. While I enjoyed some excerpts, I found the careers mentioned weren't detailed enough to be useful. In particular, the section on law enforcement ...
  
  











  



  
Career Wisdom: 101 Proven Strategies to Ensure Workplace Success1 review
John M. McKee

Wheatmark, 2007

Career Wisdom

What is your career plan? Don't have one? Are you just hoping that the right job will land in your lap? Do you believe that your current employer is going to suddenly recognize your efforts and hand you a big fat raise? Finding and keeping a really great job that is fulfilling, suits your skill ...
  
  











  



  
The 101 Best Freelance Careers
Kelly Reno

Berkley Trade, 1999

Make your own hours, make your own decisions, and make money doing it...with this cutting-edge guide to trends, options, and opportunities for freelancers. In this age of corporate instability, the freelance lifestyle is more popular than ever. This guide shows you how to sell your skills on an as-needed basis, with 101 intriguing options for freelance careers-ranging from the tried and true ...
  
  











  



  
Job Search And Career Checklists: 101 Proven Time-Saving Checklists To Organize And Plan Your Career Search
Arlene S. Hirsch

Jist Publishing, 2005
  
  











  



  
101 Careers: A Guide to the Fastest-Growing Opportunities1 review
Michael Harkavy

Wiley, 1998

Informative, broad, not exactly what I was looking for...

I was hoping for a book that would really go into detail of different jobs and careers. It was mainly a broad overview of the career field. For example, there was no information about a shock trauma nurse, but rather it displayed "Rn", a plain, baseline overview. A good book for the "gist" of ...
  
  











  



  
Career Wisdom: 101 Proven Strategies to Ensure Workplace Success1 review
John M. McKee

Wheatmark, 2007

Career Wisdom

What is your career plan? Don't have one? Are you just hoping that the right job will land in your lap? Do you believe that your current employer is going to suddenly recognize your efforts and hand you a big fat raise? Finding and keeping a really great job that is fulfilling, suits your skill ...