Full Description
Looking for a book to lead readers through an entire career life? This book was developed to provide learners with opportunities to gain insight into the self and how that impacts career development. Readers are also taught how to explore current and future career paths, develop positive relationships, and handle challenges in the workplace. By enhancing communication and interpersonal skills learners will have opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. Exceptionally readable, well-illustrated, and based on current research, the fourth edition of this unique presentation of career development techniques and skills emphasizes the necessity of "designing" a successful career. It inspires students to think creatively and critically rather than just engage in a one-way job hunt.
Contents
(NOTE: Each chapter contains Key Points, Online Resources, and Key Steps sections.)
1. Beginning with the Self Your Developmental Areas The Whole Self Personality: The Unique You Self-Concept: Your Image of Self Self-Efficacy: Your Sense of Competence Making Positive Changes Sharpening Your Basic Skills Evaluating Your Career Potential 2. Interacting Positively with Others Being Open-Minded Using Assertiveness Communicating: The Key to Success 3. Getting What You Want Seeking Career and Job Satisfaction Achieving Your Goals Researching Careers, Jobs, and Employers Planning and Conducting Your Job Search 4. Presenting Yourself in Writing Developing Your Resume Writing a Cover Letter Writing Other Letters Filling Out a Job Application 5. Interviewing with Confidence Preparing for an Interview Presenting Your Best Self Evaluating Yourself Following Up 6. Developing Your Career Negotiating and Accepting an Offer Rejecting an Offer Beginning Your New Job Maintaining Balance Keeping Personal Records Making Contacts Handling Performance Reviews Continuing to Learn Advancing in Your Career Changing Careers and Jobs Owning Your Own Business Ending Your Career 7. Building Relationships at Work Promoting Positive Relations Cooperation, Collaboration, and Conflict Management Dealing with Difficult People Forgiving and Moving On 8. Handling Career Challenges Discrimination Sexual Harassment Family Issues Time Management Burnout Stress Glossary Recommended Reading
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