| Second Chance: How Career Changers Can Find a Great Job Contributor(s): Ghilani, Mary E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1598843583 ISBN-13: 9781598843583 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $74.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Careers - Job Hunting |
| Dewey: 650.14 |
| LCCN: 2010001096 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" (1.00 lbs) 200 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As the definition of work and retirement continues to evolve, those at midlife have more opportunity than ever to design the jobs they have always wanted. Second Chance: How Career Changers Can Find a Great Job shows how it's done. Starting with an overview of midlife, retirement trends, and the benefits of older employees, the book details both the issues involved in making a career change and the career options available to career changers. Expert career counselor Mary E. Ghilani helps readers analyze why they want to change their career, develop a change plan, and explore the best career options for their particular circumstances. Readers will discover how to find a new job using the latest technology, how to effectively market oneself to potential employers, how to upgrade a resume, and how to improve interviewing skills. Self-reflective exercises; tips on finding a job in a tight economy; and helpful career, educational, and employment resources round out this comprehensive guide. |