Job Development

Most jobs suck for many factors. Let me ask you: Have you ever worked at a company that had horrible management? The kind of manager that had no idea what was happening, yet he kept his job? The corporate world has become a common dumping ground for the "it wasn't me" businessperson. No one wants to be accountable for his or her actions anymore or the results - well, unless they're good results. This is the best book you'll listen to this year.

When Anna Fareheart loses her job, her world spirals into a blizzard of past-due bills, quivering anxiety, and daily unimaginable meltdowns. Clean Your Glasses is the darkly hilarious, deeply moving story of her unexpected journey from Duluth’s cold, dark tunnel of unemployment to the warm glow of Realsville.

Change your work - change your life! Does the thought of going to work fill you with dread or excitement? Work Quilting is all about using every one of your unique talents and skills to turn your dreams into reality. The work you do should be one that supplies you with a lifestyle of financial freedom, flexibility, and fun! The world of work is changing!

Shift your energy and attract the job of your dreams. This book will help you reach the right state of mind and clarity to attract the right job for you. More than just working on your external appearance or thoughts, this book teaches you to use guided meditations and visualizations that will help shift your vibration, become instantly likeable and a lot more prone to succeed in job interviews. It will also teach you strategies to make your resume shine, and to find new job opportunities!

In How to Quit Working, Jeff Steinmann explains exactly how he left his corporate career of 15 years to create a lifestyle of freedom that allows him to get up each day and do something he enjoys and really cares about and do it all on his terms.

Learn the secrets behind becoming a better human. One thing that's not a secret? Doing so is a full-time job. It takes discipline to become a better human in your own life. Better Human is not just a book; it's a branded movement to help you excel at everything you do in life.

I work four to six days a week, making $350 to $550 per 12-hour shift, but I realize that I often only have just enough to pay my bills, and I'm always looking forward to the next paycheck. I go in for extra shifts, but that doesn't seem to help. I never have time for myself or time to stay in the house I'm paying for. If this sounds like you, this book will help.

If you're at a crossroads, this is the book you need to listen to to begin chasing your dreams. Includes a foreword by Sheryl Sandberg. Do you have a little voice in your head telling you to pursue the thing you love? Leaving a comfortable job to pursue a passion is a brave, bold move - but it's far from impossible.

So you've got an interview. Congratulations! But how do you feel? Nervous? Excited? Cure those pre-interview nerves in just 30 minutes with this handy self-help audiobook. It will help you to look the part and feel confident enough to do yourself justice by explaining how to answer tricky questions and offering guidance on taking tests. Practice questions will help you plan what to say. This helpful guide will prepare you for any interview in just 30 minutes.

Your Career, Your PurposeThe Next Act: Realigning Your Mindset, Purpose, and Career explores diverse career development opportunities for student affairs professionals. The book discusses broadly how professionals can navigate career paths within and beyond higher education, encouraging adaptability and personal growth. Through real-life narratives, the authors offer practical advice on assessing and aligning one’s career with personal passions and evolving professional goals. They also challenge traditional views on career advancement, emphasizing the importance of finding fulfillment ...

In Finding Work You Love, award-winning University of Southern California business school professor Kirk Snyder helps you match the value you alone bring to today's new job market with work that rewards you for who you are in the professional world. When you find a role that leverages the exact strengths and abilities you have to offer, you set yourself up for a rewarding career that matters.

Why are so many people unhappy at work, if they choose the work they do? After teaching as a professor at the New York University Leonard N. Stern School of Business, The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and Ivey Business School in Canada, Bryan Hong shares his observations based on hundreds of conversations with his students before and after graduation.

This inspirational book was written to assist the loved ones of those with substance addiction with finding inner healing through awareness, self-love, changed perception, and non-judgement. Anyone experiencing external pain and adversity will benefit from the author's inspiring journey. Brenda shares her personal experiences of living with a drug addict and alcoholic for nine years, and the following nine years of clean and sober living.

Building a product on the Internet is relatively easy these days. It's the making money part that's hard. I wrote this book to help you become a parallel entrepreneur faster than I did, and to encourage you to do so while you have the safety net of a day job.

This year, more than five million entrepreneurs will launch new ventures. Many of them believe they have the Next Big Thing. But very few startups live to see five years, and even fewer make it to 10. Even fewer still go on to become global success stories. This audiobook is a practical guide to evaluating your business idea and a must-listen for all aspiring entrepreneurs.

This is a book for anyone who feels they've fallen short of their career potential, or wondered if the things they do or don't do at work are sabotaging their careers. The truth is, most people learn their greatest lessons not from grasping the brass ring, but from letting go of negative influences and behaviors. Now, Dr. Daniel T. Drubin helps readers identify what he terms the "rotten bananas": unhealthy habits, relationships, jobs, and beliefs that are holding them back.

From mud huts to impenetrable forts to gleaming skyscrapers, construction shapes society. The Secret Surveyor takes you to the heart of the UK construction industry, looking at what it does, who it employs, the amazing things it makes, and why things often go horribly wrong. This user-friendly guide includes chapters on the numerous roles in construction, the different types of projects, and their timelines and costs. There is advice for homeowners on how to choose a good builder and not get ripped off, guidance for developers and contractors on how to deliver successful projects, and ...

Jobs feel safe. We show up, do what we're supposed to do, and a check for the same amount comes in every couple of weeks. We can feel safe, secure, and comfortable with that. We can budget for housing, transportation, and food. We might even get a few weeks of vacation each year and have enough left over to go somewhere nice. So, what's the problem? The problem is that average just isn't satisfying. We can be thankful that we're not homeless or completely impoverished all we want, but that still doesn't scratch the itch we all have to live an extraordinary life.

Are you ready to align your career with your true strengths and discover your profitable niche? Find Your Profitable Niche is your essential guide to uncovering the areas where your unique abilities meet market demand. This book offers actionable insights on identifying the paths of least resistance, allowing you to develop a fulfilling, long-term career that reflects your purpose. Have you ever wondered how to identify the opportunities that fit your personality? Are you curious about how to stand out and add value to your niche? This book answers these questions and more. Key chapters ...

If you or someone you know is struggling with the daunting process of finding a new position, as well as learning what to do—and not to do—in order to meet people, network, and make connections who can help you learn about job openings in your field, Hired! is for you.