Career English

Alia Hanna Habib remembers what it was like to be on the outside of the publishing world, looking in. Arriving in New York, a first-generation college student with a love of reading and loads of ambition, she hadn’t any idea how to break into the business of books. Now years later, in her career as an agent, she hears from prospective clients who, whether they’re experts at the top of their fields or wholly new to the writing game, consider breaking through as a success in publishing to be a mysterious and dauting task.

In September 2012, I faced a life-altering challenge—despite my confidence in my skills and English proficiency, my first job interviews were a harsh wake-up call. But through sheer determination and a willingness to learn, I transformed my life and career. Today, I’ve held Senior and Lead roles at top British and multinational companies, with a 99 percent success rate in job applications. Now, I’m sharing the exact strategies that took me from rejection to choice, so you too can land the job of your dreams.

We’ve entered an exhilarating new era of self-invention. With access to new resources, technologies, and connectivity, you no longer have to rely on traditional channels to craft an incredible career. But surviving and thriving in this new landscape requires a highly proactive approach. Maximize Your Potential will show you how to generate new opportunities, cultivate your creative expertise, build valuable relationships, and take bold, new risks so that you can utilize your talents to the fullest.

As workers attempt new modes of employment in the era of the Great Resignation, they face a labor landscape that is increasingly uncertain and stubbornly unequal. With Handcrafted Careers, sociologist Eli Revelle Yano Wilson dives headfirst into the everyday lives of workers in the craft beer industry to address key questions facing American workers today: about what makes a good career, who gets to have one, and how careers progress without established models.

Ditch the cubicle, embrace the world as a Digital Nomad! This comprehensive guidebook equips you with everything you need to thrive as a digital nomad. Work remotely, travel freely, and live life on your own terms.

The world of show business has never been easy for anyone. Once given the chance, one must take care of it the same way one takes care of valuable things. One great mistake can affect your whole career, no matter how high your achievements are. Johnny Depp is considered one of the most renowned and successful actors in terms of box office, in which he draws recognition. He has formed a solid bond with moviegoers who span over several generations, because of his ability to absorb himself into a particular assortment of dynamic characters.

Finding a job can be intimidating if you’re not confident in what you are doing. However, you don’t have to let your worries hold you back! If you want to find the right job for you, or to get a job in the first place, then you will want follow these seven easy steps. Within this guide, you will find a comprehensive step-by-step plan to everything that you will need to know to apply and get hired as soon as possible at the right job.

In Career Confidence, recruitment, hiring, and job search industry veteran Robynn Storey delivers a detailed roadmap you can use to navigate the increasingly complicated and fast-moving world of work. You'll learn how to find a job that fulfills and sustains you while also helping you flourish in your chosen career path. Through relatable client stories, the author burns down commonly held hiring myths and explains how to define and demonstrate your value to employers, showing them what you're really worth.

These articles reflect how Selfridge was viewed by the press in the U.S. and London along with how he was seen by his fellow merchants and tradesmen during the years his store was built and thrived. There are also a number of sections in Selfridge’s own words. He loved publicity and was very interested in the ideas of his competitors, employees, and how business was done in other countries.

Maximize Your Memory is for students who want to reach their best potential, as well as anyone else who dreams of increasing his or her mental capacity. As Campayo declares, "It is possible to learn the things I can do. And everyone can learn. I am the world champion in speed memory, but my wife is second and my brother is eighth. After one hour of training with my methods, my students can triple their reading speed."

Bruce Morgan is worried. His wife and fellow investment broker Melissa has just texted him - begging him to come up to her office. When he arrives, he finds her surrounded by four of her colleagues - three men and one woman - and they are livid over her recent insistence that they diversify their clients’ portfolios...with cannabis stocks! These people want justice. They want restitution. And, after a brief huddle, they announce that a bare-bottom spanking be administered to Melissa by all of them. Naturally, the three male colleagues want her clothes to come off first.

In Own Your Career, popular financial analyst and entrepreneur Michela Allocca delivers an exciting new discussion of how to break the corporate blueprint and forge your own path to a fulfilling and rewarding career. You'll learn to find happiness and purpose at work, whether you're interested in climbing the corporate ladder or embarking on a different path.

In Career Circle, this comprehensive guide offers a well-defined career strategy, drawing from the journey in Human Resources (HR). Acknowledging the common experience of uncertainty about future career paths, the guide outlines four major areas of focus: Search, Integration, Advancement, and Independence. These areas encompass obtaining the first job in HR, creating a career strategy, integrating into new roles, advancing in the HR field, and exploring independence through entrepreneurship.

Discover the secrets to selecting attire that will impress others, advance your career, and attract women. Guys, let's face it: most of us absolutely hate shopping for clothes. We don't feel comfortable doing it, so we avoid doing it. And when we do shop for clothes, we usually blow it! Let style and apparel expert James F. Brown guide you through the steps to becoming a master clothes shopper.

In essence, Win a Job Interview and Get Hired is a comprehensive resource that not only helps listeners conquer interviews but also empowers them to embrace a proactive and strategic approach to their careers. Whether you are embarking on a new journey or seeking advancement in your current path, this book promises to be an invaluable companion on your road to career success and professional fulfillment.

Unlock the path to a successful paralegal career with this detailed and accessible guide, designed for both newcomers and those looking to advance their expertise. This comprehensive resource thoroughly examines the paralegal profession, providing practical knowledge about the essential roles and responsibilities that make paralegals vital to the legal system.

You're a Christian woman, and you want to succeed in your professional life. But you're not sure how to do that without compromising your faith. It can feel like there's a lot of pressure to choose between success and faith.

One of his biographers called him "a complex man: a born leader, a brilliant soldier, a devoted husband, a proud father; intelligent, instinctive, brave, compassionate, vain, egotistical, and arrogant." As that description suggests, every account of Erwin Rommel's life must address what appears to be its inherent contradictions.

The Zen Leader does not encourage you to just "be peaceful." Neither does it suggest you work harder, faster, or ignore the pressure. Quite the opposite: it's about using the pressure to propel "flips" in consciousness that create transformational leaders, leaders who create the future with joy and enthusiasm, rather than drive themselves and their people to exhaustion.

This updated and expanded edition considers the continuing dismal employment statistics for individuals with ASD. The authors take an in-depth look at entrepreneurship. Using real-life examples, they point out that many of the unique characteristics of individuals on the autism spectrum lend themselves well to entrepreneurial ventures. Employment figures and prospects have been updated, and new jobs have been added that are well suited for those on the spectrum.