Exceptionally readable, well-illustrated, and current, this unique presentation of career development techniques and skills incorporates both the prerequisite of “designing” a successful career, interpersonal aspects — a healthy self-awareness and effective communication — and the “nuts and bolts” practicalities of pursuing career goals. This explanation/suggestion-packed text also has a variety of thought-provoking questions/thinking-doing activities. It inspires and guides readers to think creatively and critically rather than just engage in or accept a one-way job hunt. The handbook emphasizes self-understanding and effective communication as it relates to interacting positively with others, presenting oneself in writing, interviewing with confidence, developing your career, building relationships at work and handling career challenges. For individuals at all levels of employment interested in developing their careers.
Exceptionally readable, well illustrated, and current, this unique presentation of career development techniques and skills incorporates both prerequisites for "designing" a successful career: interpersonal aspects—a healthy self-awareness and effective communication— and the "nuts and bolts" practicalities of pursuing career goals. This explanation/suggestion-packed text includes a variety of thought-provoking questions and thinking-doing activities. It inspires and guides students to think creatively and critically rather than just engage in or accept a one-way job hunt. This comprehensive text also moves beyond the job search and covers advancing your career, changing careers, promoting positive relationships at work, and handling career challenges.