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Fire Your Boss
And Hire Yourself.

Impossible? Not according to nationally bestselling author Stephen M. Pollan. As he says in this new and empowering book, "You don't have to accept your current work situation. You can be in control of your job and your stream of income, so you're never again subject to the whims, prejudices, moods, or circumstances of your so-called boss."

In today's difficult work environment, gone are the days of finding satisfaction through your job, gone is the time when your job was secure, and gone are the days when your employer cared about you....

The popular media often portrays Asian Americans as highly educatedand successful individuals--the "Model Minority."

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.

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...

"Network Your Way to Your Next Job..." Fast will challenge you to reexamine your fundamental approach and beliefs about networking while equipping you with the tools to uncover valuable...

Endorsed by the Professional Association of Resume Writers

Now that 70 percent of job searches are conducted online, and resumes are processed by computers programmed to scan for keywords, knowing the right keywords--or buzzwords associated with a profession, industry, or job function--and how to use them effectively has never been a more critical job-search skill.

The most comprehensive reference of its kind, this powerful resume-writing resource gives readers instant access to 2,500 indispensable keywords germane to 300 careers in nine employment categories--from...

A proactive new strategy for removing anxiety, and regaining control, throughout the job interview process

"Marky Stein's book is wonderful. She gives us a thorough analysis of the whole interviewing process. Fearless Interviewing is clear, kind, and full of good advice.... Highly recommended."--Barbara Sher, author of Live the Life That You Love

A job interview is one of life's most stressful and challenging experiences. Fearless Interviewing presents a strategic approach to interviewing, one that tips the scales back in favor of the job...

Written by the official resume advisers to Monster.com, this is the ultimate guide to creating life-changing resumes. The Career-Change Resume helps aspiring career-changers reinvent themselves by showing them how to transform their resumes. The book includes step-by-step instructions demonstrating how to craft resumes that open doors to new careers; more than 150 sample resumes and cover letters; valuable, innovative career-change tools and strategies; and solutions to common problems plaguing career-changers.

Every college major gives students valuable skills and training, perfect for a wide range of careers. The Great Jobs for Accounting Majors helps you assess your talents and skills for a job, target the perfect career, tailor your job search, present college majors as workplace assets, and much more

It's a fact--different people thrive in different kinds of jobs. Careers for Extroverts & Other Gregarious Types encourages you to embrace your individuality by finding the job that matches your character traits--often jobs you'd never think of, but that take advantage of your strengths and abilities.

It's a fact--different people thrive in different kinds of jobs. "Careers for Patriotic Types & Others Who Want to Serve Their Country" encourages you to embrace your individuality by finding the job that matches your character traits--often jobs you'd never think of, but that take advantage of your strengths and abilities.

Take the first step to a profitable and satisfying career

Do weddings make you swoon? Are you a natural when it comes to flower arrangements? Does a beautifully set table satisfy your most creative urge? If you answered yes to any of the above, your career choice has already been made. Now you need to choose an occupation.

Careers for Romantics & Other Dreamy Types provides practical advice on deciding which calling is for you, along with first-hand accounts of everyday routines, information on working conditions of selected jobs, and a list of resources to help...

Hunting for a job can be daunting, nerve-racking, and disappointing--even if you've spent time in the military learning valuable skills. Give yourself an edge by consulting" Resumes for Former Military Personnel," packed with expert advice on crafting a concise, stylish resume that will instantly draw notice.

With this go-to guide you'll: Get access to nearly 100 sample resumes and cover letters Organize and draft your resume with the aid of helpful worksheets Discover the common elements in the most popular resume...

The Proven Program Used by 600,000 Job Hunters

You put hours and hours of hard work into your job search and the companies you've contacted never call. It's a story all too common in the fast-paced, highly competitive world of job hunting. Nothing is more discouraging than sending one resume after another into the job-hunting void. Eventually, you expect silence from the other end.

The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search was written so this never happens to you again. These techniques, developed by author Orville Pierson, have been used...

Use your competitive nature to climb your way to the top

Do you succeed under pressure? Are you the type to take charge of a project? Is coming in second not an option? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you thrive on competition--now all you need is an occupation that satisfies your desire to compete.

Careers for Competitive Spirits & Other Peak Performers provides all the information you need to get started on landing the job of your dreams, including inside information on everyday routines of selected jobs, working conditions within the field,...