Hired! The Job-Hunting/Career-Planning Guide with Portfolio Disk (2nd Edition) - Softcover

Harris, Connie; Henle, Mike; Stebleton, Mike

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0139193170 ISBN 13: 9780139193170

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2001

Synopsis

Hired! is a practical, life-career planning guide designed to reach a variety of audiences. It is a resource that can be used in life-career decision making courses in any setting. Unlike other textbooks, Hired! focuses on helping readers develop an ongoing, flexible portfolio of information about themselves and work in order to prepare them for satisfying and productive lives in an ever-changing world. The exercises and writing activities encourage readers to take a proactive role in creating their futures. The second edition provides information on the changing nature of work/careers including trends, and enables readers to actively explore how to thrive in these changing environments. Includes an expanded self-assessment section as well as job search techniques and life planning. Contains updated resume and interview sections; reader reaction and think pieces; an enhanced networking section; and updated and improved graphics and fonts. Covers the changing world of work and career expectations. Ideal for readers interested in career expolorations, career placement and job search, career development, and career and life planning.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Written in a practical, hands-on style, readers will develop a portfolio of information about themselves and the changing world of work that allows for lifelong use. HIRED! 2/e is designed to help you prepare and take advantage of the ongoing changes in the way that we work. Rather than view career decision-making as a single event, the authors help you see it as a life-long, dynamic process. You are in charge of your own life/career.

HIRED! 2/e is exercise-driven and filled with a variety of examples to assist readers along their own journey. Through structured personal "think pieces" and other activities, you will have the opportunity to reflect on relevant issues and integrate this self-knowledge into your life/career planning — including the job search process.

Additional highlights of the second edition include:

• Using the Internet to help you learn about yourself and the world of work
• A focus on the changing nature of work — including trends in the workplace
• Exploring issues of diversity and working in a multicultural society
• Reconfigured final unit, "Creating and Managing Your Future," that will allow you to explore the four life zones: professional, personal, social, and financial
• Updated examples on the job hunting process including helpful suggestions
• More written self-assessment exercises located directly in the textbook
• A new chapter, "Exploring through Experience," that will assist you in discovering the value of education outside the walls of a traditional classroom

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0139193170
• ISBN 13: 9780139193170
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 334