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Writing and Presenting Reportsby Baden Eunson
John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 1994; US$ 40.95'Seventy-five per cent of new jobs created between 1984-2000 require report writing and public speaking abilities' ( The Wall Street Journal , 9 February 1990). Addressing these needs, this book presents a new approach to reports, proposals and submissions: defining the audience, researching, using sources, using graphics, structuring logically, editing and proofreading, and delivering the message in an oral presentation. more...
Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disabilityby Yvona Fast
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2004; US$ 22.95Most people with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD) or Asperger Syndrome (AS) are underemployed. This book sets out to change this. With practical and technical advice on everything from job hunting to interview techniques, from 'fitting in' in the workplace to whether or not to disclose a diagnosis, this book guides people with NLD or AS successfully through the employment field. There is also information for employers, agencies and careers counsellors on AS and NLD as 'invisible' disabilities, including an analysis of the typical strengths of somebody with NLD or AS, and how to use these positively in the workplace. Practical information and lists of career resources are supported by numerous case studies to inspire and advise. An essential... more...
Real-Resumes for Aviation & Travel Jobsby Anne McKinney
PREP Publishing 2002; US$ 16.95Editor Anne McKinneyReviews and ExcerptsThis book reveals secrets and shortcuts to finding jobs in the aviation and travel industries. Also revealed are techniques for transferring from those fields. Resumes are shown of commercial pilots, airport managers, quality control inspectors, aircraft loading managers, ground support equipment operators, travel attendants, travel agents, and many other industry jobs. "Distinguished by its highly readable samples." - Library Journal1-885288-24-7 more...
Real Resumix & Other Resumes for Federal Government Jobsby Anne McKinney
PREP Publishing 2003; US$ 24.95Editor Anne McKinneyReviews and ExcerptsThis book is designed to help people who see their first federal government job as well as federal employees who want to advance in the system. The process of getting a government job often involved preparing complex applications or specialized resumes which include the "resumix." One complication of the federal hiring process is that the resume used for federal employment is not the same as the resume used to obtain civilian employment. This book shows real examples of effective federal resumes and the "resumix" which worked for real people. This book will do a great deal to make the federal hiring process understandable as it illuminates one of the most complex features of getting a government job:... more...
College Rules!, 3rd Editionby Sherrie Nist-Olejnik; Jodi Patrick Holschuh
Ten Speed Press 2011; US$ 11.99And You Thought Getting into College Was Hard . . . Students who assume they can figure out college on the fly often learn things the hard way—they look back and think, “If only I’d known this from the start!” College Rules! will save you the time and trouble, setting you up for academic success from the get-go. Lesson #1: College is different from high school, and even those who were at the top of their class will need practical advice on how to successfully transition to college life. This updated and expanded third edition of College Rules! reveals strategies that aren’t taught in lectures, including how to: Study smarter—not harder Plan a manageable course schedule Master e-learning technologies... more...
Succeeding in your Medical School Interviewby Matt Green
Andrews UK 2011; US$ 17.49By inviting you to interview, the medical school admissions tutors are saying that they are keen to meet you. They want to see for themselves if you have what it takes to make a success of your medical studies. So, your medical school interview is your great opportunity to shine: to stand out from the crowd. In this book, which aims to help school leavers, mature and graduate students alike, Tony Edgar and Matt Green Look at the part the Medical School Interview plays in the overall process more...
Developing Teachersby Chris Day
RoutledgeFalmer 1999; US$ 47.95This work takes an holistic view of teacher development, examining the contexts and conditions of teaching and looks at the conditions under which teacher development may be enhanced. more...
Creative Professionalby Kate Ashcroft; David James
RoutledgeFalmer 1999; US$ 45.95The contributors to this book consider a range of meanings and their relevance for a number of aspects of teaching. more...
Understanding Learning at Workby David Boud; John Garrick
Routledge 1999; US$ 60.95This volume brings together leading experts from the United States, Britain, Australia and New Zealand to critically evaluate the current debate on workplace learning, and to propose directions for future developments in both research and practise. more...
Moving On in Your Careerby Barbara Graham; Lynda Ali
RoutledgeFalmer 2000; US$ 68.95Shows what is required to make a continuing career in academic research and gives advice on taking alternative career paths. The authors provide advice on sources of advertised and unadvertised vacancies as well as practical search skills. more...