Seven steps to a successful career : a guide to employability

By: Becker; Lucinda MContributor(s): Becker, FelicityMaterial type: TextTextSeries: Sage study skillsPublication details: Los Angeles : SAGE, 2016Description: xi, 181 pages : illustrationsISBN: 9781473919426 ; 1473919428Subject(s): College graduates -- Vocational guidanceDDC classification: 331.7023
Contents:
Introduction -- Step one : knowing who you are in the career market -- Step two : making your skills work for you -- Step three : considering all of your options -- Step four : researching the career market -- Step five : first approaches -- Step six : making your move -- Step seven : closing the deal -- Conclusion : learning to enjoy it.
Summary: "Are you a student thinking about the next steps in your career or study? Are you taking an employability module at university or are you just keen to learn more about how to get the job you want? If you answered yes to any of the above, then this book is for you! Clear, focused and strategic it is written as a series of FAQs and builds upon real student experiences. Designed to help the modern student it offers pragmatic, jargon-free advice which will help you to move forward into a successful job application or career change. Key features of the book include: Advice from current students, graduates and employers. Exercises designed to provide a 'quick fix' when faced with challenges. Checklists enabling you to record progress as you move through sections or tasks. Practical steps you can take to sustain momentum as you move through your studies. This is an ideal guide to making the most of your skills, beating the competition and getting your ideal job!
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Includes index

Introduction --
Step one : knowing who you are in the career market --
Step two : making your skills work for you --
Step three : considering all of your options --
Step four : researching the career market --
Step five : first approaches --
Step six : making your move --
Step seven : closing the deal --
Conclusion : learning to enjoy it.


"Are you a student thinking about the next steps in your career or study? Are you taking an employability module at university or are you just keen to learn more about how to get the job you want? If you answered yes to any of the above, then this book is for you! Clear, focused and strategic it is written as a series of FAQs and builds upon real student experiences. Designed to help the modern student it offers pragmatic, jargon-free advice which will help you to move forward into a successful job application or career change. Key features of the book include: Advice from current students, graduates and employers. Exercises designed to provide a 'quick fix' when faced with challenges. Checklists enabling you to record progress as you move through sections or tasks. Practical steps you can take to sustain momentum as you move through your studies. This is an ideal guide to making the most of your skills, beating the competition and getting your ideal job!

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