Publisher's Synopsis
Package contains: Building Professionals: Creating a Successful Portfolio-- One of the greatest challenges facing people entering the workforce is learning about themselves-recognizing what skills and knowledge they have developed for their chosen fields, and finding opportunities to use those abilities in a career. This easy-to-use tool assists readers in collecting, managing, and organizing a professional portfolio. KEY TOPICS: Helps readers understand how their individual experiences relate directly to the skills and abilities that employers are looking for. Is organized into quality categories in each chapter, marked by icons-includes Critical Thinking/Problem Solving; Leadership; Initiative and Follow Through; Working Effectively with Others/Diversity; Communication. Provides Link and Learn Worksheets. Emphasizes mentor feedback and offers a blueprint for future growth. MARKET: The ideal handbook for anyone entering the workforce or changing careers. Also Included: This best-selling book helps readers choose, change, or confirm career choices. It is firmly focused on today's career realities and the economy, encouraging change and growth for people of all ages, and from all backgrounds and circumstances. Every section is filled with positive yet practical discussions and real-life examples of resources and techniques. KEY TOPICS: Following the standard sequence of career search and decision-making issues-Self-Assessment, the Job Market, Decision-Making, and the Job Search-this book emphasizes the importance of attitude in the process, showing readers how to weave individual concepts and techniques into personalized, doable, take-action plans. MARKET: An excellent resource for anyone seeking employment, changing careers, or deciding upon career options; as well as job-placement professionals.
