Business : Careers

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The Disposable American is an eye-opening account of layoffs in America—their questionable necessity, their overuse, and their devastating impact on individuals at all income levels. Yet despite all this, they are accelerating. The award-winning New York Times economics writer Louis Uchitelle explains how, in the mid-1970s, the first major layoffs, initiated as a limited response to the inroads of foreign competition, spread and multiplied, in time destroying the notion of job security and the dignity of work. more...

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80% plan to work after retirement … here’s the guide you need. A recent AARP survey found that 80% of baby boomers plan to continue working in some form past the age of 65—either for the money or for the fun of it. Today’s retirees are looking for work situations that are mentally and emotionally rewarding. The problem is that many are not sure how to find them. This new edition helps you define what kind of work is best suited for your passions and interests, and guides them through the process of obtaining such work—whether it’s a part-time job, volunteer work, or a second career. —Combines practical advice with stories and lessons of real-life retirees. —Covers hot-button topics that have become closely intertwined with the idea of rewiring—non- work activities, financial planning, workplace flexibility, work and family balance, and the nurturing of professional and personal relationships. more...

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“Essential reading for everyone interested in improving their personal brand.”-Peter Wade, GE Consumer Finance. Whether you're a receptionist, a CEO, or somewhere in-between-you project an image that could potentially make or break a deal. That's why Lesley Everett, the United Kingdom's leading professional branding expert, created the “Walking TALL” method. It's a cheeky, upbeat, and inimitably British approach to creating a unique personal brand. Everett delivers “drop-dead brilliant” advice on first impressions, appearances, body indicators, and everything else needed to present yourself with panache. more...

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The key to creating clear, engaging resumes and cover letters -- and landing a great job! more...

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