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For full-time moms, going back to work doesn't mean returning to your old job and easing back into the life you had before staying home to take care of the kids. Instead, it means reigniting old contacts (even those who were once your junior), marketing yourself, and getting over the intimidation that plagues most women who have been out of the workforce, whether it's been two, six, or fifteen years. Carol Cohen and Vivian Rabin, who have successfully pulled it off themselves, know that it can be done--with careful planning, strategizing, and creativity. In BACK ON THE CAREER TRACK, they offer a seven-step program for going back to work. These steps are:. -Relaunch or not? You decide. -Learn confidence. -Assess your career options. -Update your professional and job search skills, and prepare for the interview. -Network, market yourself, and clinch the opportunity. -Channel family support. -Handle the job (or find another one). Cohen and Rabin also offer advice on maintaining the balance between work and home, and navigating the inevitable sticky situations with family and friends that arise when you return to work. This is a comprehensive, inspiring guide that is sure to become the classic resource in this field. more...

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Do you spend your time in a cubicle, dreaming of the day you'll have your own assistant instead of being one? Then put down those classifieds and read this book. Heather Beckel draws on her experience in the West Wing to deliver everything an ambitious assistant should know. These strategies guarantee you won't be stuck in that cubicle for long. Get the real-world deal on how to: more...

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More than 100 sample resumes. Describes skills and attributes that are valuable in the work place. more...

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The Myth. The popular media often portrays Asian Americans as highly educated. and successful individuals -- the ''Model Minority.''. The Reality. As the ethnic minority with the largest percentage of college graduates, many Asian Americans do enter the professional workforce. However, many of them seem to stall in their careers and never make it to the corner offices. The Solution. Leading executive coach Jane Hyun explores how traditional Asian values can be at odds with Western corporate culture. By using anecdotes, case studies, and exercises, Hyun offers practical solutions for resolving misunderstandings and overcoming challenges in an increasingly multicultural workplace. This timely book explains how companies will benefit from discovering and supporting the talents of their Asian employees and shows Asians how to leverage their strengths to break through the bamboo ceiling. more...

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