Changing Careers For Dummies by Carol Mcclelland
"This book is a must for anyone who wants a career they feel passionate about." Dr. T. Lafeber, President, Lafeber Company Changing Careers For Dummies helps you take charge of your career and live the life you dream of. It helps you get organized, discover what you really want from life, and transform your passion into a great job. Full of handy checklists, worksheets, and brainstorming techniques, this practical guide includes everything you need to get your professional life on the right track. Whether you're out of work because of choice or because of circumstances or even if you have a job but need a change now's your chance to build a rewarding new career. This fun and easy guide helps you explore all your options and take advantage of the endless opportunities that are out there. Changing Careers For Dummies includes all the helpful advice you need to: * Identify your ta lents and desires * Create your own definition of success * Invest in your personal growth * Develop a realistic plan of action * Learn the skills you need to succeed * Find a new job or start your own business Career expert Carol McClelland shows you how to figure out what is or isn't working in your career and determine what you need and want for yourself and your family. With easy, practical tools, she helps you discover your true interests and helps you find careers that might interest you based on your skills, talents, and interests. You'll find nontraditional career ideas by the boatload and helpful resources like professional associations for any career area you're interested in. You'll find plenty of information you can use and all the confidence you need to succeed. Inside you'll discover: * How the work world is different today than it was yesterday * Alternatives to the 9-to-5 work day * How different careers will affect your home life * How to find a job that offers all the things you want in it * How to get by while you wait for your dream job * How to figure out what you're best at * How to find out what you're passionate about * How to brainstorm for a new career * How to start your own business (or decide if you should take that risk) * How to successfully interview and land the job If you're stuck in a dead-end job, here are all the tools and advice you need to get back on the road to success and fulfillment. Full of the kind of expert advice you can usually only get from your own career advisor, Changing Careers For Dummies is the fun and easy way to change careers and your life!
Carol L. McClelland, PhD, founder and director of Transition Dynamics, trains career consultants and lectures widely. She is a radio counselor on such nationwide programs as Inner Wisdom.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780764553769 |
| ISBN 10 | 0764553763 |
| Title | Changing Careers For Dummies |
| Author | Carol Mcclelland |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Year published | 2001-07-15 |
| Number of pages | 360 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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