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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.
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101 Great Resumes 2 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.
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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.
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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 ...
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Lessons from the Hive: The Buzz on Surviving and Thriving in an Ever-Changing Workplace 14 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
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Escape 101: The Four Secrets to Taking a Sabbatical or Career Break Without Losing Your Money or Your Mind 3 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 ...
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Expert Resumes for Manufacturing Careers: Engineering, Management, Executive, Operations, Production, and ... Wendy S. Enelow, Louise M. Kursmark
JIST Works, 2002
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101 Careers: A Guide to the Fastest-Growing Opportunities 1 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 ...
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Career Distinction: Stand Out by Building Your Brand 33 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
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101 Careers in Nursing 1 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 ...
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101 Career Alternatives for Teachers: Exciting Job Opportunities for Teachers Outside the Teaching Profession 2 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 ...
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The Portable Mentor: Expert Guide to a Successful Career in Psychology 1 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.
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Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers 89 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!
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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
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Careers for Your Characters: A Writers Guide to 101 Professions from Architect to Zookeeper 5 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 ...
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Career Wisdom: 101 Proven Strategies to Ensure Workplace Success 1 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 ...
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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 ...
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Job Search And Career Checklists: 101 Proven Time-Saving Checklists To Organize And Plan Your Career Search Arlene S. Hirsch
Jist Publishing, 2005
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101 Careers: A Guide to the Fastest-Growing Opportunities 1 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 ...
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Career Wisdom: 101 Proven Strategies to Ensure Workplace Success 1 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 ...
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