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Informationen zum Autor Rod Ashley has experience as both a lecturer and Staff Development Officer at Swansea University. He now provides consultancy and training services to a wide range of organisations and has written many publications. Klappentext The current world of work is tough whether you are looking for work or just looking to make better life choices. Things are changing fast and the 'job for life' is a long forgotten myth. This book! perceptively written and full of practical advice! tells you exactly how to become a hot property in the competitive job market. Filled with self-check questions! exercises and case studies it will help you to understand yourself and improve your chance of a fulfilling career. Written to appeal to the broadest spectrum of readers! it will prove invaluable whether you are starting out on your career! returning to work! looking to change direction or coping with redundancy or early retirement. Learn to understand your motivations! grow confident in what you have to offer and go get that job! NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One and five-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success! based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of job hunting. THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what youve learnt and how to use it. Understand your talents and learn to win in an uncertain job market. Zusammenfassung Understand your talents and learn to win in an uncertain job market. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1: Moving from employment to employability 2: Getting to know yourself - what you are 3: Getting to know yourself - who you are 4: Motivation at work 5: Understanding what I have to offer 6: Developing your skills 7: Assessing your attitude to life 8: Where am I going next? 9: Action planning : Useful addresses : Glossary : Further reading : Index ...
