The Career Troubleshooter: Tips And Tools For Overcoming The 21 Most Common Challenges To Success - Softcover

Taguchi, Sherrie Gong

Softcover

ISBN 10: 081447229X ISBN 13: 9780814472293

Publisher: Amacom Books, 2005

Synopsis

No matter what the line of work or kind of employer, people tend to suffer from the same basic career challenges. Whether the issue is pay, job loss, frustration at a lack of support, or dealing with difficult coworkers, The Career Troubleshooter is a personal career coach and practical toolbox in one.

This book provides a proven approach to handling 21 of the most common career derailers. Featuring tips, tools, exercises, and a list of helpful resources, the book shows readers how to identify the problem; evaluate their options; and take action. Readers will learn how to handle career and workplace issues including:

* inadequate financial compensation
* job burnout
* bad bosses
* backstabbing colleagues
* lack of career development
* desire for a career change
* and more

Every job and career has its share of obstacles. The Career Troubleshooter helps meet those challenges -- and turn trouble into triumph.

About this title

About the Author:

Sherrie Gong Taguchi has more than 17 years of career development and recruiting experience as Vice President of University Recruiting for Bank of America and Director of Corporate Human Resources at Dole Packaged Foods. She was the Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Career Management at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. She is principal of Career Inspirations, a career strategy consulting practice, and the author of Hiring the Best and the Brightest. She lives in San Mateo, California.

Review:

"""This book is like 'Oprah,' 'Dr. Phil,' and 'Dear Abby' for careers all in one!"" -- John Celona, Project Manager, Hewlett Packard

""Marvelous resource! Thoughtfully and thoroughly addresses the many challenging situations people find themselves in for their jobs, careers, and workplaces."" -- Lance Choy, Director, Stanford University, Career Development Center

""This book helps you go the distance in your career --whether in a job search, career change, new job, or managing a new group; whether in a rut, at a career dead-end, or in a career conundrum. The Top 50 job and career websites, makeovers for résumés and cover letters, roadmap for values-based decisions in your job search, ideas for recession-proofing your career, and frequently asked questions for interviews are a gold mine of information. The Career Troubleshooter is like a guidebook, user's manual, strategy playbook, and tip sheet all rolled into one. Sherrie Taguchi's extraordinary experience enlightens and enlivens her wealth of advice, exercises, and resources."" -- Jana Rich, Managing Director, Russell Reynolds Associates"

About this edition

• Publisher: Amacom Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 081447229X
• ISBN 13: 9780814472293
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 246