This thorough introduction to the skills needed to succeed in the work place is presented in an easy-to-read user-friendly format. The book, adapted from a popular college text, provides a complete framework for career exploration and is designed to motivate readers to make theses skills a part of their lives. The book introduces readers to the workplace, provides time and money management tips, basic skills practice and assessments and offers guidelines for making oneself marketable. For individuals interested in assessing and sharpening their basic skills for the work force.

The Career Toolkit for High School Students: Making the Transition from School to Work

Business & Money

Kravits, Sarah Lyman

Reeves, Diane Lindsey

Izumo, Gary

Job Hunting & Careers

Pearson College Div

This book is designed to help its users develop the skills and attitudes needed to successfully complete an educational program: search for, find, and win the job they want; transition smoothly from school to work; and build a long, happy, and successful working life—all with a user-friendly and visually appealing design. Coverage of important topics includes developing and maintaining a positive self image, managing time, budgeting and organizing finances, and tracking down the resources available at school. A focus on self-awareness teaches readers: how to get to know themselves better so that they understand what kinds of jobs might best suit their unique talents and qualities, where to find job listings, who can locate opportunities, and how to present themselves in the best possible light on a resume as well as in an interview, and how to handle both failure and success. Additional topics discuss workplace communication with bosses, co-workers, clients, and customers; qualities and skills that employers look for in their employees; rights on the job; critical thinking at work; improving and maintaining physical and mental health; motivation, and more. For anyone interested in career development and success—and especially for community college and vocational school students.

The Career Tool Kit: Skills for Success

Carter, Carol

With an emphasis on developing real-world success skills, Keys to Career Success shows readers how to understand themselves, their interests and their future goals. This internet-based sourcebook helps readers build success skills that will help them in whatever career they decide to pursue. This book reflects the same philosophy and approach as the best selling student success book: Keys to Success. The book covers all aspects of success in the 21st century including learning and flexibility, recognizing success, strategizing for achievement, assessing your SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats), transforming hopes into realities and researching and ranking companies. For anyone trying to build a successful career.

Keys to Career Success: How to Achieve Your Goals (2nd Edition)

Carter, Carol J.

Ozee, Carol

Pearson

The Career Tool Kit is designed to especially help community college and vocational school students of all ages develop the skills and attitudes needed to successfully complete their educational program: search for, find, and win the job they want; transition smoothly from school to work or successfully re-enter the workforce; and build a long, happy, and successful working life, all in a user-friendly and visually appealing design. Coverage of important topics includes developing and maintaining a positive self image, managing time, budgeting and organizing finances, avoiding or reducing credit debt, and tracking down the resources available at school, in the community, and online. A focus on self-awareness teaches readers how to get to know themselves better so that they understand what kinds of jobs might best suit their unique talents and qualities, how to network and locate job opportunities, and how to present themselves in the best possible light on a resume as well as in an interview, and how to handle both failure and success. Additional topics discuss workplace communication with managers, co-workers, clients, and customers; qualities and skills that employers look for in their employees; rights on the job; critical thinking at work; improving and maintaining mental health and social intelligence; motivation, and more.

The Career Tool Kit: Skills for Success (4th Edition)

Keys to Workplace Skills shows students how to manage the transition between college and the workplace with ease. With an emphasis on developing job success skills, this book teaches practical skills for working with others on the job, along with techniques for job performance improvement. Includes profiles from professionals, case studies, and skill-building exercises. Designed for people graduating from career and professional programs.

Keys to Workplace Skills: How to Get From Your Senior Year to Your First Promotion

Cole, Kathleen

Economics

PRENTICE/HALL

The Career Toolkit: Skills for Success

Stop Parenting, Start Coaching is a practical, easy to read tool to help parents build healthy relationships with their teenagers. The narrative format shows parents how to coach their teen through difficult decisions and helps them connect with their teenagers on a higher level. Please see endorsement quotes below.

Stop Parenting and Start Coaching

Parenting & Relationships

Martin, Joe

Parenting

Lifebound

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