Working (Job Interview)

Are you prepared to succeed? WORKING is about more than just workplace skills, it's a guide that shows you how to plan your career, manage your money, and live independently. Plus, it's got the up-to-date information on which careers are booming and which aren't, and how to decide if one's right for you. From listening skills to problem solving to time management, this textbook makes it simple to learn the skills you need to succeed.

Larry J. Bailey attended Ball State University on an academic scholarship and taught high school industrial arts prior to attending graduate school at the University of Illinois where he completed the Doctor of Education degree in Vocational Education at age 26. He held faculty research positions at the University of Illinois and the University of Iowa before joining Southern Illinois University in 1969. Dr. Bailey is the author of eight books and more than 100 other publications. During his tenure, he was appointed to the National Advisory Council on Career Education and the Illinois Advisory Council on Adult, Vocational, and Technical Education. He retired from his professorship at SIU in 2004 after 35 years of service.