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IP2367 EX-OFFENDER'S JOB HUNTING GUIDE: 10 Steps to a New Life in the Work World $17.95
Ron Krannich, Softcover, 224pp, ISBN:9781570232367
Without a job and support network to help meet the immediate needs of food, housing, health care, and transportation, and often saddled with financial obligations, many ex-offenders soon fall back on old habits, relationships, and temptations that lead them back to the prison doors. This guide provides important answers to many re-entry questions facing ex-offenders. Beginning with an examination of 20 myths/realities and 22 principles for success, two of America's leading employment experts reveal 10 steps to job and career success.
IP2510 BEST RESUMES AND LETTERS FOR EX-OFFENDERS $19.95
Wendy S Enelow & Ronald L Krannich, Softcover, 265pp, ISBN:9781570232510
Addresses special employment issues facing ex-offenders and provides sound advice on how to write, produce, distribute, and follow up resumes and letters for overcoming employment barriers. Topics include: What You Need to Know About Resumes; Common Resume Issues, Challenges and Questions for Ex-Offenders; Your Two Most Important Resume Decisions; Writing Your Resume - Step-by-Step; Chronological Resume Samples; Functional Resume Samples; Writing Powerful Cover Letters; Sample Cover Letters; Writing Powerful Thank You Letters; Other Letters for Managing Your Job Search; Production, Distribution and Follow Up Issues; Evaluating Resumes and Letters.
IP2404 RESUME, APPLICATION AND LETTER TIPS FOR PEOPLE WITH HOT AND NOT SO HOT BACKGROUNDS: 150 Tips for Landing the Perfect Job $17.95,
Ron Krannich , Softcover, 212pp, ISBN:9781570232404
Every year, millions of people conduct a job search that involves writing resumes and letters and/or completing applications. However, many of these job seekers make numerous writing mistakes that prevent them from landing job interviews. Reflecting on the experiences of many job seekers, employers, and career experts, this book outlines 150 tips for creating more effective resumes, letters, and applications; included are quizzes, examples and websites.
IP2510 BEST RESUMES AND LETTERS FOR EX-OFFENDERS: Overcoming Barriers to Employment $19.95
Success, Wendy S. Enelow, Softcover, 212pp, ISBN:9781570232510
Finally, a resume guide that addresses special employment issues facing ex-offenders. Written by two of America’s leading career experts, this book includes sound advice on how to write, produce, distribute, and follow up resumes and letters. Includes over 60 examples of outstanding resumes and letters written for ex-offenders.
IP2251 JOB HUNTING TIPS FOR PEOPLE WITH NOT SO HOT BACKGROUNDS: 101 Smart Tips That Can Change Your Life $17.95
Caryl Rae Krannich, Softcover, ISBN:9781570232251
Finding a job is difficult enough, but for people who have not so hot backgrounds, finding a good job is especially difficult. Focusing on red flag behavior and job hunting mistakes, this unique book presents tips that could well become a road map for changing one's life.
IP2534 OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT: A Step by Step Guide to Career Success $17.95
Ron Krannich, Softcover, 212pp, ISBN:9781570232534
This book catalogs over 100 employability barriers that prevent many people from finding a good job and advancing their career. You can take charge of your future by eliminating or minimizing your own personal employment barriers. Doing so requires new ways of looking at old issues relating to your attitudes and behaviors, as well as fresh ways of communicating your strengths to employers. With the help of this book, you can put yourself on the road to renewed job and career success.
IP2664 NO ONE WILL HIRE ME!: Avoid 17 Mistakes and Win the Job $15.95
Caryl Krannich, Softcover, 208pp, ISBN:9781570232664
Job seekers make numerous mistakes that frequently result in self-fulfilling prophecies. This book identifies 17 key mistakes job seekers make, from failing to articulate goals and knowing one's worth to improperly using Internet resources, looking for jobs in the wrong places, and prematurely accepting a job offer. Each chapter identifies a major mistake and then offers analyses, self tests, exercises, and resources for avoiding the error in the future.
CQ2529 I NEED A J-O-B! THE EX-OFFENDER'S JOB SEARCH MANUAL $15.00
Louis N. Jones, Softcover, 88pp, ISBN:9780965662529
A practical working guide for men and women who are struggling to find employment after being released from prison. This manual contains information designed to help the job seeker enhance their chances of finding a job in today’s economy. Topics such as how to dress, where to look, the proper attitude, employer incentives, and many more are covered here.
BT2426 300 BEST JOBS WITHOUT A FOUR YEAR DEGREE $16.95
Softcover, 459pp, ISBN:9781593572426
An interesting compendium of useful lists, statistics, and thorough descriptions of exciting and satisfying jobs, none of which require a college degree. The basics of the trade for everything from advertising sale agents to welding machine operators are presented in a completely reader friendly format, along with data drawn from government information about the overall makeup of the people who are drawn to each career path.
IM2589 THE BLUE COLLAR RESUME AND JOB HUNTING GUIDE: Secrets to Getting the Job You Really Want $15.95
Softcover, 208pp, ISBN:9781570232589
The best resumes, written by professional resume writers, for a large range of blue collar workers in a variety of occupations are showcased in this book. It also reveals numerous insider tips on conducting an effective job search, including navigating the hidden job market, assessing skills, setting goals, networking, conducting research, using the Internet, completing applications, writing letters, interviewing, negotiating compensation, and getting started on the job.
IP2138 JOB INTERVIEW TIPS FOR PEOPLE WITH NOT SO HOT BACKGROUNDS: How to Put Red Flags Behind You! $14.95
Caryl Krannich, Softcover, 160pp, ISBN:9781570232138
Examining the whole interview process, from preparation to close, this book gives special attention to nine important red flags employers often interpret as job knock outs: criminal record, no experience, poor grades, no diploma or degree, been fired, job hopper, no focus on the jobs held, poor references, over qualified. Stressing the importance of preparation, the authors show how to best handle each of these potential red flags by offering useful strategies along with sample red flag questions and answers.
IM2534 OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT: 127 Great Tips for Putting Red Flags Behind You $17.95
Ron Krannich, Softcover, 220pp, ISBN:9781570232534
The 127 employment barriers that prevent individuals from finding good jobs and advancing their careers are listed and organized in this book. Beginning with an 85 item self assessment test to determine one's "Employment Barriers I.Q," the book analyzes each barrier and offers sound advice on how to overcome it. Your students will learn about the 12 barriers related to skills and work history, the 27 barriers related to attitudes and behaviors, the 8 barriers related to health and disabilities, and the 80 barriers related to lack of job search knowledge and skills.
BT5144 OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK: 2008-2009 $25.95
U. S. Department of Labor, Hardcover, 792pp, ISBN:9781593575144
For 270 major jobs, the book discusses the nature of the work, working conditions, job outlook, training and education needed, earnings, related occupations, and additional information sources, including Web sites. Packed with practical, current information, the OOH is an invaluable resource for anyone doing career research, making career decisions, writing resumes, and preparing for interviews. Brand new to this edition of the OOH is the Personality Career Quiz, which helps readers match themselves to the OOH jobs. The quiz is based on the six personality types Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional.
CGE5864 YOUR FIRST INTERVIEW $13.95
Ron Fry, Softcover, ISBN:9781564145864
The purpose of Your First Interview is to ease anxiety at a time that's usually characterized by sweaty palms and pounding hearts. Whether unemployment is at a record high or record low and the country's at war or at peace these factors have little to do with the task at hand the fact that the reader is facing their very first job interview and they need to get ready. It also includes coverage on how to handle embarrassing or illegal questions, provides insight as to what type of questions the interviewer will ask and contains information on fielding a job offer as well as salary negotiations.
CGE0000 101 GREAT ANSWERS TO THE TOUGHEST INTERVIEW QUESTIONS $13.95
Ron Fry, Softcover, 224pp, ISBN:9781418040000
Now in its 5th edition, this no nonsense guide will prepare you to leverage the trickiest questions to your advantage. Learn how to deal gracefully with complicated case interviews, various personality types, and even potentially illegal questions all while avoiding common mistakes. Get the expert answers employers are looking for!
JW4842 GUERRILLA MARKETING FOR JOB HUNTERS: 400 Unconventional Tips, Tricks, & Tactics for Landing Your Dream Job $18.95
Jay Conrad Levinson, Softcover, 288pp, ISBN:9780471714842
Using a typically unconventional Guerrilla approach, the authors cover all the basics of a winning campaign. This book covers: using the Internet for everything from research and job searches to your own Web site, blogs, and podcasting, performing an extreme resume make over and creating a higher powered value based resume, harnessing the full power of Google, LinkedIn, and ZoomInfo to uncover opportunities in the "hidden job market" ahead of your competition, branding yourself and selling your strengths in resumes, letters, e-mail, and interviews. Included are real life war stories from successful job hunters and expert tips and tactics from over 100 prominent headhunters.
CGE0017 101 SMART QUESTIONS TO ASK ON YOUR INTERVIEW $13.95
Ron Fry, Softcover, 192pp, ISBN:9781418040017
This book is for every job candidate who thinks "Do you have any questions for me?" marks the end of an interview. In the author's view, it marks the beginning of the last and perhaps most important moment to remind the interviewer of how perfectly your credentials fit the job description, and to actually ask for the job! From what to ask, when to ask it, and the kind of answers to expect, this book gives every candidate, from first timers to seasoned pros, the practical information and advice they need to ace the entire interview and get their dream job.
TSP8671 WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? 2008: A Practical Manual for Job_hunters and Career Changers $18.95
Richard Nelson Bolles , Softcover, 456pp, ISBN:9781580088671
The #1 best selling career book of all time, revised and updated to keep pace with today's ever changing job marke, it is. still the best selling job hunting book in the world. A favorite of job hunters and career changers for more than three decades, it continues to be a mainstay on best seller lists, and has been translated into 12 languages. The 2008 edition is an even more useful book, with its updated, inspiring, and detailed plan for changing readers' lives. With new examples, instructions, and cautionary advice, PARACHUTE is, to quote Fortune magazine, "the gold standard of career guides."
TSP7292 WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE WORKBOOK: How to Create a Picture of Your Ideal Job or Next Career $9.95
Richard Nelson Bolles, Softcover, 48pp, ISBN:9781580087292
This highly effective tool, reproduced here in handy workbook form, helps readers target their ideal work situation. Simple step by step worksheets focus on translating personal interests into marketable job skills as well as often ignored issues such as spiritual or emotional fulfillment in the workplace. These exercises are easy to do yet thought provoking. When completed, the workbook will present you with a full picture of your ideal job.
TSP7131 WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE FOR TEENS $14.95
Richard Nelson Bolles, Softcover, 167pp, ISBN:9781580087131
Based on What Color Is Your Parachute?, the best selling job hunting book in the world, this focused manual teaches teens to zero in on their favorite skills and apply that knowledge to get the most out of school, set goals, and find their dream jobs. Filled with interactive exercises, worksheets, and profiles of young adults who have found their unique paths in life, this is a crucial book for all teenagers who cares about their future. It also features concrete, easy to understand job hunting tips.
TW7260 DO WHAT YOU ARE $18.99
Paul D. Tieger, Barbara Barron, Softcover, 416pp, ISBN:9780316167260
For over 10 years this manual has helped hundreds of thousands of people find the job that suits their personality type best. It lists the wide array of occupations that are popular with your personality type, including today’s hottest career tracks in growth areas such as e-commerce, biotechnology, new media, and telecommunications. Throughout, the authors provide savvy career advice and highlight the strengths and pitfalls of each personality type with real life examples.
CAREER STARTERS $15.95 Each Title
LearningExpress Editors, Softcovers, 208pp
These guides include up to date salary and benefit information, advice on how to succeed in the competitive application process, and information about professional associations, educational opportunities, career opportunities, and job training. Your students will learn the range of duties and the areas of specialization to types of practices necessitated by today’s changing market. Your students will discover which type of training program is right for them and benefit from the comprehensive guide to training programs, financial aid sources and how to navigate the application process.
JW8232 10 MINUTE CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES FOR THE WORLD OF WORK $19.99
Softcover, 82pp, ISBN:9780825138232
Allow your students to build critical thinking skills in a workplace context by having them solve 50 brief scenarios of job related problems. The students will develop skills in communication, prioritization, decision making, comprehension, and human relations.
JW8652 CASE STUDIES FOR THE WORLD OF WORK $24.99
Reproducible Teacher Book, 148pp, ISBN:9780825138652
These nine case studies will add a valuable, real life dimension to your business and school to career classes, as they involve students in various roles in of the working world, including running a business. This is a great opportunity for group activities to expand the students’ social and communication skills.
JW9307 SURVIVAL SKILLS IN THE WORLD OF WORK $21.99
Reproducible Softcover, 96pp, ISBN:9780825139307
Give students the tools and techniques to be successful in the world of work, this guide includes more than 50 activities taking students from finding a job to understanding benefits and obligations with the use of realistic forms. It also heightens pupils awareness of key workplace issues, including sexual harassment, health insurance, unions, and more. Answer key included.
CE200 MODELOS DE CURRICULUM $29.95
Martha Alicia Alles, Softcover, 273pp, ISBN:9789506412401
An excellent compilation based on real cases extracted from a database, this book will facilitate the creation of a résumé. Here you will find out how to improve the description of your experience, and you will find a multitude of suggestions for information that can be included. The resumes are presented by different work areas including hospitality industry, secretarial, health and management.
BT8071 CONSIGA UN TRABAJO HOY (How to Write a Resume and Get a Job $7.99
Luis Cortes, Softcover, 128pp, ISBN:9780743288071
The reader will obtain all the information necessary to prepare the road for getting a promising job. This book will take them step by step through the whole job search process from the initial search and securing of a position to the later negotiations for a raise and better benefits.
MZ2622 COMO TRIUNFAR EN EL TRABAJO $22.95
Gaby Vargas, Softcover, 360pp, ISBN:9789707702622
With a solid knowledge about human behavior and the social relations, Gaby Vargas offers the indispensable keys to achieve success in life and accomplishment in personal goals and in the work place. In this book you will find out how to establish successful businesses relationships; how to overcome the fear of public speaking; how to handle delicate subjects; and how to obtain the job position you have always yearned for. With superb clarity and accuracy, Gaby Vargas offers infallible recommendations to surpass all the obstacles at work, to make team activities enjoyable, achieve outstanding results and to be an expert in the planning and execution of projects.
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