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Author : Martha E. Mangelsdorf
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 18,5 MB
Release : 2010-11-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0307768546

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Are you ready for a change? Whether you’re seeking a more fulfilling job or rethinking your career goals after a layoff, the questions you face are crucial. In Strategies for Successful Career Change, seasoned business and career journalist Martha E. Mangelsdorf distills lessons from a diverse group of people who have made the leap and landed on their feet. To help you navigate the challenges, pitfalls, and rewards of career transition, this book will show you how to: • Align your professional life with your personal goals • Identify your transferable skills, strengths, and constraints • Explore possible new careers in low-risk ways • Change careers while still paying the bills You’ll assess your current work life and aspirations, while taking into account logistical realities such as finances, health insurance, and family obligations. Through exercises, resources, and inspiring stories from successful career-changers, this supportive and empowering guide will help you find your very best next work life. “If you’re considering a career change, this book should be your go-to resource for insight, strategy, and practical advice. But even better, it serves up the inspiration we all need to do something great, thanks to real stories from people who’ve discovered their best life.” --Keith Ferrazzi, author of Never Eat Alone and Who’s Got Your Back “The genius of this book is its integration of solid, tried-and-true principles of career change with practical, engaging real-life stories of people who used them. An essential resource for career-changers and those who love them.” --Margaret Benefiel, PhD, author of Soul at Work and The Soul of a Leader “If you’re thinking about changing careers, Martha Mangelsdorf’s book is a must-read. Even if you’re not thinking about changing careers, it’s a should-read. Her fascinating stories about successful career-changers will make you ask yourself vital questions that are all too easy to ignore.” --Bo Burlingham, editor at large of Inc. magazine and author of Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big

Author : Martha E. Mangelsdorf
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 46,25 MB
Release : 2010-11-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0307768546

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Are you ready for a change? Whether you’re seeking a more fulfilling job or rethinking your career goals after a layoff, the questions you face are crucial. In Strategies for Successful Career Change, seasoned business and career journalist Martha E. Mangelsdorf distills lessons from a diverse group of people who have made the leap and landed on their feet. To help you navigate the challenges, pitfalls, and rewards of career transition, this book will show you how to: • Align your professional life with your personal goals • Identify your transferable skills, strengths, and constraints • Explore possible new careers in low-risk ways • Change careers while still paying the bills You’ll assess your current work life and aspirations, while taking into account logistical realities such as finances, health insurance, and family obligations. Through exercises, resources, and inspiring stories from successful career-changers, this supportive and empowering guide will help you find your very best next work life. “If you’re considering a career change, this book should be your go-to resource for insight, strategy, and practical advice. But even better, it serves up the inspiration we all need to do something great, thanks to real stories from people who’ve discovered their best life.” --Keith Ferrazzi, author of Never Eat Alone and Who’s Got Your Back “The genius of this book is its integration of solid, tried-and-true principles of career change with practical, engaging real-life stories of people who used them. An essential resource for career-changers and those who love them.” --Margaret Benefiel, PhD, author of Soul at Work and The Soul of a Leader “If you’re thinking about changing careers, Martha Mangelsdorf’s book is a must-read. Even if you’re not thinking about changing careers, it’s a should-read. Her fascinating stories about successful career-changers will make you ask yourself vital questions that are all too easy to ignore.” --Bo Burlingham, editor at large of Inc. magazine and author of Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big

Author : Carol Eikleberry
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 48,28 MB
Release : 2010-11-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0307768503

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You don't have to stifle your creative impulses to pay the bills. For anyone who's ever been told, "Don't quit your day job," career counselor Carol Eikleberry is here to say, "Pursue your dreams!" Now in its third edition, her inspiring guide provides knowledgeable career guidance, real-life success stories, and eye-opening self-evaluation tools to help artistic individuals figure out how to remain different, unconventional, and hard-to-categorize while finding work they love. The revised third edition of the popular guide for offbeat individuals seeking work that suits their unique skills, talents, and passions. Updated throughout, including new inspiration and tips for keeping a creative job notebook. Descriptions of more than 270 creative jobs, from the mainstream (architect, Web designer) to the unexpected (crossword-puzzle maker, police sketch artist). Previous editions have sold more than 60,000 copies.Reviews“What a great manual for young rebels and older freethinkers who are plotting their next career move.”—Boston Globe From the Trade Paperback edition.

Author : Michael Schoettle
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 50,48 MB
Release : 2021-06-10
Category :
ISBN :

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Are you looking for a new job? If so, view this moment as an opportunity, an adventure. This book will help develop an in-depth understanding of your values, what you do well, the role you want, and who or what do you want to benefit from your work. Then It will guide in planning your search, preparing your resume, networking, interviewing, getting an offer, and starting at the new organization. The chapters contain ideas for accomplishing each step, stories of people who have taken the step, and recommended actions to accomplish the step. Following the guidelines provided will enable you to find and join an organization where you share the values of the people with whom you work and feel good about what you are doing and who or what your work benefits.

Author : Diana D Evans
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,29 MB
Release : 2024-03-19
Category : Self-Help
ISBN :

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"Finding Your Way Through Career Changes: Strategies for Successfully Transitioning Paths" is a comprehensive guide designed to help individuals navigate the complexities of changing careers with confidence and clarity. In this practical and insightful book, readers will discover a step-by-step roadmap for managing every aspect of the career change process. From recognizing the need for change to building transferable skills, overcoming challenges, and embracing growth opportunities, this book provides actionable strategies and expert advice to support readers at every stage of their journey. Through engaging chapters, readers will learn how to assess their skills, interests, and values, explore potential career paths, develop a transition plan, and effectively market themselves to potential employers or clients. They will also gain valuable insights into networking, personal branding, work-life balance, and maintaining resilience in the face of uncertainty. Packed with real-world examples, practical tips, and inspiring stories, "Finding Your Way Through Career Changes" is an essential resource for anyone seeking to navigate a successful career transition. Whether you're considering a new job, switching industries, or pursuing entrepreneurship, this book will empower you to make informed decisions and thrive in your new professional endeavor. If you're ready to take the next step in your career journey and embark on a path of growth and fulfillment, "Finding Your Way Through Career Changes" is the guide you've been waiting for.

Author : Kathryn Ullrich
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 12,28 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Career development
ISBN : 9789843905024

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You're ambitious. You have landed a great job or are moving along in your career. What's next? Learn strategies that will enable you to climb to the top of the career ladder. In today's job market, you've encountered a huge, fundamental shift in the corporate world: many companies are no longer routinely grooming employees for senior-level executive positions. Career development is now up to the individual. You must chart your own roadmap for career development in order to be resilient when the job market fluctuates wildly. You have to define your own success and career strategy, and invest time in creating an effective action plan if you're going to become a VP or CEO. What are the career paths and must-have leadership skills you need to ascend to the ultimate position in your field? Getting to the Top was especially written for employees to take responsibility for their own career success by Silicon Valley executive recruiter Kathryn Ullrich. From thousands of interviews she conducted as an executive recruiter and leader of Getting to the Top career programs at UCLA Anderson School of Management and Stanford Graduate School of Business, Ullrich has learned and analyzed career path categories for marketing, sales, product and brand management, corporate communications, strategic alliances, business development, and CEOs. In this book, Ullrich shares executive success stories, findings of her groundbreaking career path research, essential skills for career advancement in a career pyramid of skills at the top, and a customizable Career Action Plan that guides readers to career success. You will reach the career success you desire by putting into action the guidelines you'll learn in Getting to the Top Praise for Getting to the Top: "A book for anyone who wants career success " -- Marshall Goldsmith, author of MOJO and What Got You Here Won't Get You There "Getting to the Top is a real-world mix of executive recruiting, career development, and career coaching advice that teaches you how to take control of your own career advancement." -- Annmarie Neal, PsyD, Chief Talent Officer and VP, Cisco Center of Collaborative Leadership "This author really knows her stuff This is one of the most unique and complete career guides that I've ever come across. You won't find everyday tips here. The author not only chronicles her own experience and lessons learned, but provides the rich experience and stories of many (very significant) others." -- Beverly Kaye, CEO, Career Systems International and author of Love 'Em or Lose 'Em "Through countless interviews with senior executives of many of the nation's most successful companies, Kathryn Ullrich has identified and provided key strategies for career advancement, enlivened by numerous fascinating stories characterizing the careers of outstanding business leaders. This is a must-read for those striving to 'get to the top' " -- James J. Duderstadt, President Emeritus, the University of Michigan

Author : Adora Ikwuemesi
Publisher :
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 41,20 MB
Release : 2019
Category :
ISBN : 9781916503700

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Change Your Career is a self-help book for anyone who seriously wants to change their career quickly and successfully.Whether your desire is to start a new career, switch to a more fulfilling career or increase your earning potential, this book will help you achieve your career goals.This practical guide is an easy read that reveals ten proven strategies to help you take the actions required to: -Start your career change journey on the right footing by beginning with a compelling career vision.-Gain leverage by understanding and identifying your transferable skills. -Determine any skills gap you may have and identify the required training and development needs.-Prepare for any financial impact that could result from your decision to make a career change.-Explore networking opportunities that will connect you with the right people to help you realise your desired career change.Each chapter concludes with a task designed to help you identify and carry out the actions required to progress towards your desired career goals.After reading this book, you will be well-equipped to begin your career change journey and make your career change quickly and successfully.

Author : Dr. Dawn Graham
Publisher : AMACOM
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 29,28 MB
Release : 2018-06-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0814439659

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Are you stuck in an unsatisfying job or feel like you’re in the wrong profession? An industry that just isn’t a fit? Don’t just settle but succeed in the right career! Get unstuck and land a new career—one you’re genuinely passionate about. Switchers helps you realize that dream. Written by celebrated career coach and psychologist Dr. Dawn Graham, the book provides proven strategies that will get you where you want to go. The first step is to recognize that the usual rules and job search tools won’t work for you. Resumes and job boards were designed with traditional applicants in mind. As a career switcher, you have to go beyond the basics, using tactics tailor-made to ensure your candidacy stands out. In Switchers, Dr. Graham reveals how to: Understand the concerns of hiring managers Craft a resume that catches their attention within six seconds Spotlight transferable skills that companies covet Rebrand yourself—aligning your professional identity with your new aspirations Reach decision-makers by recruiting “ambassadors” from within your network Nail interviews by turning tough questions to your advantage Convince skeptical employers to shelve their assumptions and take a chance on you Negotiate a competitive salary and benefits package Packed with psychological insights, practical exercises, and inspiring success stories, Switchers helps you leap over obstacles and into a whole new field. This guide will help you pull off the most daring—and fulfilling—career move of your life!

Author : Phil Cooke
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Inc
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 33,13 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 159555484X

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One Big Thing is about finding out what you were born to do with your life and how to use it to revolutionize your business or ministry---and change the world.